SUMMER PORTER
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Extremely personable dental hygienist with over 20 years of dentistry expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene, and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation and ensuring comfort during procedures. I am one of the lucky ones that truly loves their career!
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Setlur Family Dental Care
Brooksville, FL
09.2003 - Current
- Thoroughly gather and record medical history at each appointment
- Take digital x-rays to identify areas of concern and present to dentist for review
- Electronically chart existing dental work and recommend dental treatment using Eaglesoft dental software
- Present treatment plans and thoroughly answer questions regarding the doctor's recommendations
- Customize dental prophylactic treatment such as full mouth debridement and scaling and root planing to meet individual patient needs
- Administer Oraqix or Cetacaine needle-free anesthetic on all scaling and root planing patients to ensure patient comfort
- Provide post-operative irrigation with Chorhexidine Gluconate and place Arrestin in periodontal pockets when deemed necessary on periodontal patients
- Apply cavity preventing agents such as fluoride varnish and sealants to protect patients from tooth decay
- Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases
- Manage difficult or emotional patient situations and respond promptly to patient needs
- Consistently follow protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, and dental office emergencies
- Properly sterilize dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2003
Skills
- 20 years of dental experience
- Excellent patient management
- CPR certified
- Eaglesoft & Easy Dental proficiency
- Digital X-rays
- Patient education
- Periodontal treatment
- Ultrasonic usage
- Sealants
- Fluoride application
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient record management
- Answering phones & scheduling appointments
- Reviewing treatment plans
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Setlur Family Dental Care
09.2003 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Valencia College
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