Tatiana Pender
Amesbury,MA
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 8 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport, while following state and office guidelines, and upholding practice efficiency. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Smith Tano Dental Group
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical,periodontal, and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Assess periodontal and restorative status and communicate findings to patient and dentist.
- Deliver oral hygiene instruction based on the patients' needs.
- Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, or non-surgical periodontal therapy based on the patients' needs.
- Capture digital radiographs and intraoral photographs as needed.
- Assist dentist in treatment planning of restorative and periodontal needs and scheduling appointments as necessary.
- Process reports and input to spreadsheet related to dental hygiene services rendered by the team as a whole.
- Ensure office is OSHA compliant and facilitate training as needed for new staff members
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mina Dental Associates
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Document changes in medical history in charts as needed.
- Keep accurate periodontal and dental findings in patients' charts.
- Capture and develop film radiographs as needed.
- Perform dental prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and non-surgical periodontal therapy as needed.
- Communicate periodontal and dental findings to patient and dentist.
- Deliver oral hygiene instruction to patient based on patient needs.
- Assist periodontal and endodontic specialists in office as needed.
- Keep operatory and supply closets stocked and organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2024
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA05-2016
Skills
- Periodontal Assessment
- Sealant Application
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Digital Radiographs
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Treatment Planning
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Smith Tano Dental Group
03.2018 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mina Dental Associates
10.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Middlesex Community College
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