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Tammy Templeton

Summary

Passionate Dental Hygienist with 38 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing and patient education. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

CPR certification current until 2024

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Matthew Healey
06.2020 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
  • 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.
  • Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tywana Groce
04.2019 - 04.2020

Performed all Dental Hygiene duties and worked as team member to meet all needs of our patients and team members.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Jamie Wheeler With Crowns Now Family Dentistry
08.2012 - 04.2019

Provided dental care services to patients daily, meeting the dentist's high standards of patient satisfaction.

Coordinated and established treatment plans with dentist and thoroughly communicated plan to patient.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Keith Bagwell
01.1998 - 05.2012

Performed all Dental Hygiene duties and any other team member duties expected of me.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Jane Horton
04.2009 - 08.2010

Worked as fill-in hygienist on regular basis including maternity leave, completing all dental hygiene responsibilities expected of me.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lance Masters
03.1995 - 01.1998

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ron Fowler
10.1991 - 03.1995

Registered Dental Hygienist

Edwin Stroud
10.1991 - 03.1995

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ernest Howard
10.1991 - 01.1994

Registered Dental Hygienist

Harold Colburn
08.1989 - 03.1990

Registered Dental Hygienist

William R. Stuart
09.1986 - 08.1989

Education

No Degree - General Studies

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Lexington Community College
Lexington, KY
05.1986

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Treatment Planning and Execution
  • X-Ray Patients
  • Root Planing
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Education
  • Instrument and Room Setup
  • Topical Anesthetic
  • Oraqix Anesthetic Expertise
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Rapport Development
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Treatment Planning

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Matthew Healey
06.2020 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tywana Groce
04.2019 - 04.2020

Registered Dental Hygienist

Jamie Wheeler With Crowns Now Family Dentistry
08.2012 - 04.2019

Registered Dental Hygienist

Jane Horton
04.2009 - 08.2010

Registered Dental Hygienist

Keith Bagwell
01.1998 - 05.2012

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lance Masters
03.1995 - 01.1998

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ron Fowler
10.1991 - 03.1995

Registered Dental Hygienist

Edwin Stroud
10.1991 - 03.1995

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ernest Howard
10.1991 - 01.1994

Registered Dental Hygienist

Harold Colburn
08.1989 - 03.1990

Registered Dental Hygienist

William R. Stuart
09.1986 - 08.1989

No Degree - General Studies

University of Kentucky

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Lexington Community College
Tammy Templeton