Eaglesoft
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Indiana University
IN 08.1992 - 06.1995
Tamara Masssey
Chesterton,IN
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 30 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, periodontal scalings and periodontal maintenance therapy. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Education
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Merit Dental/Smile Brands
07.2008 - Current
Dental Hygienist
James Timmons DDS
06.1998 - 07.2008
Dental Hygienist
Steven Walker DDS
07.1996 - 06.1998
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Indiana University
08.1992 - 06.1995
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Organization and time management
- Task prioritization
- Calm under pressure
- Customer relations
- Team building
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Project planning
Certification
Licensed Dental Hygienist
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work History
Dental Hygienist
Merit Dental/Smile Brands
Chesterton, IN
07.2008 - Current
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft and Dental Vison.
Dental Hygienist
James Timmons DDS
Michigan City, IN
06.1998 - 07.2008
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
Dental Hygienist
Steven Walker DDS
Chesterton, IN
07.1996 - 06.1998
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
Accomplishments
- Educated patients about treatments to reduce anxiety and reluctance to treatment.
- Performed approximately 6-10 prophylactic procedures per day.
- Trained and mentored new hygienists and assistants.
- Implemented water testing protocol and keep testing updated records
- Improved Spore testing protocol and keep updated records.
- Troubleshoot and repair broken non-mechanical equipment.
Software
Dental Vision
Iteero
Dentrix
Schick
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offLanguages
English
Native language
Affiliations
- ADHA Member
Interests
Anything Animals
Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
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