Attentive and compassionate dental hygienist committed to applying my extensive skills in established oral care procedures to improve patient dental experiences. Dedicated to maintaining a positive attitude while supporting the clinical needs of a practice's patients and doctors. Team-oriented with success in cultivating long-term relationships with patients. Looking for an office that values patient care, patient oral health education, continuing education, and the use of technology in order to improve patient care and efficiency. Licensed in the state of Illinois.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
• Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
• Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
• Transported individuals requesting wheelchair service to and from desired locations.
• Backed wheelchairs down jetways to safely overcome decline of ramp.
• Assisted passengers with limited mobility in navigating stairs, ramps and aisles.
Dentrix Proficiency
Oral Cancer Screening
Nutritional Counseling
Digital Radiology Software
Pain Control
Equipment Maintenance
Sterilization Techniques
Patient Needs Assessment
Proficiency in creating and presenting care plan
Team Collaboration
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Patient Flow Management
Multilingual: Ukrainian, Russian, English - fluent
Polish - basic understanding
• Registered Dental Hygienist in Illinois
• Certified in Local Anesthetic Administration
• Certified in Nitrous Oxide Sedation
• CPR certified by Red Cross
• Volunteered at Community Health Clinic
• Volunteered at St. Bernard Hospital
• Volunteered at COOK County Hospital
• Conducted oral health promotion for victims of domestic violence
• Rotation at UIC School of Dentistry
• Worked with physical therapy students to develop interprofessional relationships and enhance their knowledge about oral health and systemic health connection
• Marissa Gora, RDH, MS - Dental Hygiene Department Instructor, First Year Clinical Coordinator at Malcolm X College
mgora2@ccc.edu 773-343-9194
• Roger Nouneh, DMD, MS, MBA, Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology , Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Attending at NorthShore University Health Systems
rnouneh@yahoo.com