Summer Stahl-Minnick
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Experienced Dental Hygienist with 5 years of expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, gingival flap procedures, and friendly service. Effective communicator with patients and staff. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Sapphire Creek Dental
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental.
- Provided thorough and gentle prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance procedures.
- Patient Education
- Sterilization
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Application of Fluoride and Sealants
Dental Hygienist/ Office Coordinator
SW Austin Dental
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Treatment planning and coordination
- Processed payments
- Scheduling appointments
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Friendly patient check in/ out
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Filed and tracked insurance claims and communicated claims status to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
San Antonio, TX07.2020
Registered Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant
Kaplan College - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2013
Skills
- Treatment coordination/ presenting
- Front office experience (answering phones, recall, scheduling)
- Gingival Flap procedures
- iTero proficient
- Sealant placement
- Relationship development
- Problem resolution
- Patient Education
- Open Dental and Dexis proficient (history of Eaglesoft and Dentrix use)
- Night guard/ bleaching tray impression and fabrication
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Customer service
- Oraqix administration
- Team Lead
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Sapphire Creek Dental
02.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist/ Office Coordinator
SW Austin Dental
08.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Registered Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant
Kaplan College - San Antonio
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