Tiffany Beam
Middletown,New York
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with over 13 years of experience in many aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, treatment planning and dental charting. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients about oral hygiene and care. Very skilled in providing gentle, thorough treatment which allows patients to enjoy their experience and return year after year. Thoughtful colleague that appreciates and contributes to a respectful and organized work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Smile Boutique
02.2011 - Current
- Provide gentle, thorough prophylaxis cleanings to patients of all ages.
- Perform scaling and root planing procedures and periodontal maintenance as needed.
- Maintain accurate medical and dental records using DentalVision.
- Take and interpret dental radiographs using Dexis.
- Treatment planning for both simple and complex cases.
- Educate patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrate techniques.
- Assist with filing and other clerical work as needed.
Dental Hygienist
Dental Staffers Employment Agency
07.2009 - 02.2011
- Provided routine dental hygiene services on a temporary basis.
- Quickly adapted to the varying needs and set-up of each office.
- Showed a cooperative and flexible attitude to work effectively with different procedures and staff each day.
Dental Hygienist
Harry Campbell D.D.S.
01.2010 - 09.2010
- Carried out routine prophylaxis and scaling and root planing.
- Was responsible for updating medical and dental charting.
- Captured and interpreted patients dental radiographs.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated necessary techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY05.2009
Certification
- Local Infiltration Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Analgesia License
Hobbies
In my spare time I enjoy hiking, knitting, cooking, reading and doing volunteer work.
Languages
English
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Smile Boutique
02.2011 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Harry Campbell D.D.S.
01.2010 - 09.2010
Dental Hygienist
Dental Staffers Employment Agency
07.2009 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Orange County Community College