Tyfini McMillen
Fruitland,ID
Summary
Focused Dental Hygienist with 11 years' expertise in assessment, treatment, and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Adept in building relationships with patients. Seeking to leverage experience to take next career step with growing dental office.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Payette Dental
Payette, ID
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Cleaned and polished removable appliances such as dentures and orthodontic retainers.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Dental Hygienist
Trailridge Family Dental
Parma, ID
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs
- Applied cavity preventing agents
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review
- Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
Dental Hygienist
Summit Dental Care
Twin Falls, ID
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Removal of calculus and plaque
- Examine patients for signs of oral diseases
- Taking dental radiographs
- Apply preventative materials to teeth
- Educate patients on ways to maintain and improve dental health.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR06.2014
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR04.2013
Pre-Requisites -
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDSkills
- Fluoride application
- Oral cancer screening
- Dental disease treatment
- Dental radiography
- Periodontal treatment
- Tooth whitening
- Stain removal
- Nitrous Oxide
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Payette Dental
07.2021 - 04.2024
Dental Hygienist
Trailridge Family Dental
07.2017 - 07.2021
Dental Hygienist
Summit Dental Care
07.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Oregon Institute of Technology
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene -
Carrington College- Portland
Pre-Requisites -
University of Idaho
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