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Tricia LeGrette

Webster

Summary

Organized, dependable and passionate Registered Dental Hygienist with several years of diverse experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude while providing a comfortable learning environment for all students and patients. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to enhance quality performance.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Faculty/RDH

Monroe Community College
09.2022 - Current
  • Instructed students on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Customized dental prophylactic treatment with students to meet individual patient needs.
  • Performed and assisted students in screening their patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions and/or disease by use of visual, manual and intra-oral camera inspection of the oral cavity and gingival tissues.
  • Recommended cavity preventing agents such as fluoride and sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Graded comprehensive reports for selected students throughout the semester.
  • Observed and graded scaling process evaluations.
  • Supervised digital radiographs taken by students as well as the use of the Nomad.
  • Currently study new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of students to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services provided.
  • Worked closely with professors to develop solutions and meet deadlines for student requirements.
  • Collaborated with professors to assist in daily tasks resulting in excellent student/patient experiences.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Oryx software with the student body.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Clinical Assistant/RDH

Monroe Community College
09.1995 - 05.2022


  • Assist students in hand and ultrasonic scaling, polishing and applying preventive therapies as needed.
  • Collaborated with full-time faculty to implement quality improvement initiatives that enhanced overall clinic performance metrics.
  • Used critical thinking with each student to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make informed decisions.
  • Assisted students in screening patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions and/or disease by visually and manually inspecting the oral cavity and gingival tissues.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft with the student body.

Orthodontic Dental Hygienist

Get-it-Straight Orthodontics
04.2000 - 05.2004
  • Captured patients' digital radiographs and photos and provided to orthodontist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Updated and maintained accurate medical/dental records by documenting in Dolphin Software.
  • Removed/Replaced arch wires with light scaling to remove biofilm.
  • Assisted orthodontist in preparing and placing Damon brackets during full-set ups.
  • Recommended appropriate oral hygiene instructions around orthodontic braces and appliances.
  • Performed impressions and scans for retainers and Invisalign.
  • Placed attachments on teeth for Invisalign and gave proper instructions for placement/removal of aligners.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dean Rosenthal/Dr. Stephen Corn
08.1995 - 04.2000
  • Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Carried out and customized advanced dental prophylactic services, including periodontal scaling and root planing.
  • Examined the oral cavity manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
  • Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Worked closely with team members to develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
05.1995

Skills

  • Patient Assessments with Students
  • Provide Students with Precise Scaling Techniques and Proper Instrument Selection
  • Sextant/Quadrant Scaling Chairside Student Tutoring
  • Treatment Planning with Students
  • Student/Patient Relationship Building
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Digital Radiographs/Nomad

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Training - 04/2026
  • Mandated Reporter Training
  • Licensed Dental Hygienist - 03/31/2028

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty/RDH

Monroe Community College
09.2022 - Current

Orthodontic Dental Hygienist

Get-it-Straight Orthodontics
04.2000 - 05.2004

Clinical Assistant/RDH

Monroe Community College
09.1995 - 05.2022

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Dean Rosenthal/Dr. Stephen Corn
08.1995 - 04.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Monroe Community College

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