Years of experience as RDH
Hi, I’m
Toni Wood
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jacksonville,MO
Summary
Veteran Dental Hygienist with 23 years of patient care with medical knowledge and am looking for a move from clinical dentistry. I’m a well rounded individual with common sense and up for a challenge. A critical thinker that works well with a team but also able to stay on task individually. Able to quickly think and react in critical situations. Have strong verbal communication skills and effectively documents appointment notes. Compassionate but determined to succeed.
Overview
23
Work History
Columbia Dentistry For Children
Registered Dental Hygienist
2021.02 - Current (3 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Care for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Deliver compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Educate patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Serve as a leader by training and educating new employees and rotating students.
- Efficient in EagleSoft computer program and currently transitioning into Carestack program.
- Managing equipment function, maintenance and repair.
Long Branch Dental Group
Registered Dental Hygienist
2015.03 - 2021.02 (5 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Help promote dental health by making, confirming and managing appointments.
- Efficient in Dexis and Dentrix computer programs.
Education
UMKC School of Dentistry , Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Science from Dental Hygiene
05.2000
Missouri Western State University , Saint Joseph, MO
Bachelor of Science from Health And Exercise Science
05.1997
University Overview
- Recipient of a basketball scholarship and played for 4 years receiving awards and recognitions.
Skills
- Data Collection
- Educating
- Patient Communication
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Student and New Employee Training
- Social Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- OSHA and HIPPA requirements
- BLS Certified
- Concussion Awareness and Prevention Certified
- Team oriented
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Columbia Dentistry For Children
2021.02 - Current (3 years & 7 months)
Registered Dental Hygienist
Long Branch Dental Group
2015.03 - 2021.02 (5 years & 11 months)
UMKC School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science from Dental Hygiene
Missouri Western State University
Bachelor of Science from Health And Exercise Science
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