Tristina Fay

• Provided thorough dental cleanings for diverse patient populations.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
• Monitored patients' periodontal health and recommended necessary follow-up care.
• Performed periodontal charting.
• Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planning with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
• Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
• Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
• Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
• Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.

Fulfilled the responsibilities of a dental hygienist

• Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination for a busy surgical practice.
• Assisted with patient intake and maintained accurate medical records for all clients.
• Handled insurance verification processes to streamline patient billing efficiently.
• Supported the front desk operations by answering phones and responding to inquiries promptly.
• Treatment Plan development
• Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.

Coaching/patient education

• Managed inventory of dental supplies to ensure availability for daily operations.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
• Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
• Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Chart preparation
• Caries management program (test saliva/bacteria levels in mouth)
• HPV testing

• 150 hrs externship

• 150 hrs externship