Tara Shaw
Acworth,GA
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 27 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing comprehensive dental hygiene services, including preparation of diagnostic information and assessment of nutritional status, oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, impression for whitening, sealant and medicinal placement as needed. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
West Cobb Family Dentistry
Acworth, GA
08.2004 - Current
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Dental Hygienist
Robert T. Rousseau
Dunwoody, GA
03.1996 - 06.2003
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Thomas Garvin
Marietta, GA
10.1995 - 03.1996
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Preventive oral health education
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal evaluation and management
- Periodontal evaluation
- Sealant application
- Nutrition counseling
- Dental disease management
- Dental charting
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Digital radiographs
- Patient education and counseling
- Dental appliance fabrication
Certification
- Licensed Dental Hygienist 1995-current
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
West Cobb Family Dentistry
08.2004 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Robert T. Rousseau
03.1996 - 06.2003
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Thomas Garvin
10.1995 - 03.1996
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Georgia State University