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Tara Martin

Tara Martin

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with 24+ years of experience in dental practice operations, patient relations and education. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving with a proven ability to build lasting relationships with patients and team members. Seeking to transition into a non-clinical role.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lance Osborne, DDS
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive dental care and patient education to support long term oral and overall health outcomes.
  • Conduct thorough periodontal evaluations, identifying issues and developing tailored treatment plans.
  • Utilize advanced communication and organizational skills to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with dental team to ensure seamless patient flow and and satisfaction.
  • Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Registered Dental Hygienist

John Bain, DDS
06.2006 - 07.2021
  • Partnered closely with clinical and administrative teams to deliver patient-centered care focusing on a more holistic approach to dentistry.
  • Played a key role in transitioning the office from insurance-based to fee -for-service, improving profitability and patient experience.
  • Counseled patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lewis G. Cox, DDS
06.2001 - 05.2006
  • Delivered personalized hygiene and preventative care plans, focusing on long-term oral health.
  • Supported clinical operations with inventory management, scheduling, and procedural coordination.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Scott Byrd, DDS
06.2001 - 06.2003
  • Administered preventive dental care, including cleanings, assessments, and patient education.
  • Assisted with hygiene recall, scheduling and collections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

UAMS
Little Rock, AR
05-2001

Skills

  • Patient and Client Relations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Scheduling and Workflow Management
  • Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Certification

  • Arkansas Registered Dental Hygienist License #1451
  • Local Anesthesia Permit #521
  • Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Psychosedation Certified
  • CPR Certified


Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lance Osborne, DDS
08.2021 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

John Bain, DDS
06.2006 - 07.2021

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lewis G. Cox, DDS
06.2001 - 05.2006

Registered Dental Hygienist

Scott Byrd, DDS
06.2001 - 06.2003

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

UAMS