Tammy Twining
Bowling Green,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented and Gentle Dental Hygienist offering 30 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, recognized for building rapport with diverse populations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Dental Hygienist
Wood County Community Health Center
Bowling Green, Ohio
12.2018 - Current
- Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Nextgen software.
- Screen patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Apply fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educate patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrate techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Correctly administer local anesthetic and utilize cavitron with periodontal treatment.
- Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Utilize Assisted Hygiene to treat 12-15 patients daily.
- Capture patients' digital radiographs (sensor and phosphor plates).
- Assisted in "grand opening" of FQHC dental clinic for uninsured/under-insured individuals and families.
- Prepare and give presentations to community groups and elementary schools.
- Participate in Quality Control projects.
- Equipment and Instrument sterilization.
General Dental Hygienist
Drs. Phipps, Levin & Hebeka
Bowling Green, Ohio
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Carried out dental care to 10 patients daily which included health history, pt. assessment with perio probing, digital x-rays, tx plan, dental hygiene/ periodontal treatment performed.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in MacPractice software.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
- Applied sealants and fluoride to children and adults with hypersensitive root surfaces.
- Utilized cavitron scaler and intra oral camera systems.
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Dr. Frank L. Pace Jr.
Bowling Green, Ohio
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Counseled pediatric patients and their parents on importance of proper nutrition and oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental software.
- Provided dental hygiene care to 15 patients daily including fluoride treatments and sealants.
- Captured panoramic and phosphor plate digital x-rays on children aged 4 years to 18 years of age.
General Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Donnell
Bowling Green, Ohio
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Treated 9 patients daily with health history review, patient assessment, tx planning with explanation, prophylaxis/periodontal treatment and scheduled recall appointments.
- Utilized digital x-rays-phosphor plates.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition along with importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
General Dental Hygienist
Corner Dental
Bowling Green, Ohio
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Maintained accurate medical (including blood pressure) and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix software.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs with NoMad system
- Soft tissue management program with adjunctive therapies such as irrigation,placement of Arestin and Saliva testing.
- In office whitening procedure and Sonicare sales.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Treated 12 patients daily with dental hygiene care.
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Dr. Jack A. Whittaker
Bowling Green, Ohio
07.1996 - 03.2010
- Treated 15 patients daily including first exams and recall appointments on children 1 year to 21 years of age, medically comprised children and adult handicapped patients with varying degrees of manageability.
- Managed difficult or emotional patient situations.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Took alginate impressions, poured models and fabricated athletic mouthguards.
- Confirmed patients, helped file charts and answered phones.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH05.1991
Skills
- Assists team members
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent memorization
- Friendly personality
- Gentle touch
- Computer skills
- Demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA/OSHA
- Knowledge of pharmacology and medical pathology pertinent to medical history
- Maintain equipment and Sterilization
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in State of Ohio
- Certificate of Local Anesthesia
- Certificate of Nitrous Oxide Sedation Admin
- CPR/AED certified
- Medical Emergencies
- Dental Hygiene Excellence Perio Program
- Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate
Timeline
Public Health Dental Hygienist
Wood County Community Health Center
12.2018 - Current
General Dental Hygienist
Drs. Phipps, Levin & Hebeka
07.2015 - 12.2018
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Dr. Frank L. Pace Jr.
11.2014 - 12.2018
General Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Donnell
04.2012 - 12.2018
General Dental Hygienist
Corner Dental
04.2010 - 04.2012
Pediatric Dental Hygienist
Dr. Jack A. Whittaker
07.1996 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Owens Community College
- Licensed Dental Hygienist in State of Ohio
- Certificate of Local Anesthesia
- Certificate of Nitrous Oxide Sedation Admin
- CPR/AED certified
- Medical Emergencies
- Dental Hygiene Excellence Perio Program
- Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate
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