Dental Hygienist with 12 years experience in direct patient care and oral health maintenance. Has experience in pediatric dentistry and general dentistry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Garry Lewis DDS, INC
Moundsville, WV
02.2023 - Current
Delivered comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments to enhance patient oral health.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care strategies.
Collaborated with dentists to develop customized treatment plans for patients.
Utilized advanced dental technology and tools for accurate diagnostics and procedures.
Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Conducted dental X-rays for diagnostic purposes, ensuring accurate treatment planning.
Lindsey Dentistry
Claysville, PA
04.2022 - 01.2023
Perform oral health evaluations
Taking dental radiographs
Remove hard and soft deposits from all tooth surfaces
Updated patient medical histories and information
Soft tissue management/Perio Management
Scheduling recall appointments
Oral Hygiene Instruction
Terrific Teeth Pediatric Dentistry
Robinson Township, PA
07.2020 - 04.2022
Child/Special needs patient prophylaxis
Sealants
Taking dental radiographs
Creating treatment plans
Oral Hygiene Evaluation
Hygiene Recall
Answering phone calls
Patient Check-in
All Family Dentistry (Formerly George Bellios)
Dormont, PA
12.2018 - 07.2020
Perform oral health evaluations
Taking dental radiographs
Remove hard and soft deposits from all tooth surfaces
Updated patient medical histories and information
Soft tissue management
Scheduling recall appointments
Samuel O’Dell, Inc.
Hurricane, WV
12.2014 - 05.2018
Perform oral health evaluations
Taking dental radiographs
Remove hard and soft deposits from all tooth surfaces
Updated patient medical histories and information
Checking insurance for procedure coverage
Soft tissue management
Scheduling recall appointments
Education
Bachelors of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV
05.2014
Skills
Root planning, scaling and periodontal debridement
Placing pit and fissure sealants
Digital and phosphor plate x-rays
Adult and child prophylaxis
Periodontically involved patients
Interpreting radiographs
Sterilization techniques
Infection Control
Oral hygiene instruction
Forming treatment plans
Administration of topical fluoride and varnish
Performing oral cancer exams
Biological monitoring
Scheduling patients
Working with Eaglesoft and Dentrix
Referring patients to specialists
Postings payments
Taking inventory and ordering supplies
Updating patient information and health histories
Hygiene Recall
Certification
American Heart Association CPR Certified Fall 2012-Current
General Supervision Certified – W.VA. Sept. 2017-Current