Vanessa Mason
Orange,NH
Summary
Newly licensed Dental Hygienist with hands-on training eager to launch career in Public Health. Passionate about working with children in underserved communities. Expert at dental radiography, prophylaxis, aseptic techniques and patient education. Team-oriented with success in building strong relationships with colleagues and patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Montshire Endodontics
Lebanon, NH
10.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments & materials to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations & ordered necessary supplies.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
Dental Assistant
Patel Dental
Lebanon, NH
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self Employed
Mansfield, MA
06.2007 - 12.2020
- Owned and Operated Massage in Motion, Mansfield MA.
- Provided professional therapeutic massage therapy services for clients, including swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, myofascial release, and other massage techniques.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatments plans to address the specific health needs of each client.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology to create appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Documented clients' medical histories and conditions in order to determine contraindications to treatment.
Chiropractic Assistant
Gangemi Chiropractic and Rehab
Stoughton, MA
01.2006 - 10.2019
- Working one on one with patients doing a variety of therapies such as stretching, decompression, heat and stim., therapeutic exercises and kinesio taping.
- Utilized my Massage Therapy skills throughout my employment performing table & chair massage.
- Managed the office doing a variety of tasks including billing, taxes, scheduling, communication with attorneys, auto insurance agencies and human resource departments regarding personal injury cases, explanation of benefits and verifying insurances.
Aide
Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehab Center
Wrentham, MA
01.2001 - 01.2007
Mansfield High School Volleyball Coach
Mansfield High School
Mansfield, MA
01.2003 - 01.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Concord, NH05-2024
Massage Therapy License - Massage Therapy
Muscular Therapy Institute
Watertown, MA06-2007
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA01-2005
UMass Lowell
Lowell01-2003
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
Mansfield, MA01-1999
Skills
- Dental Hygiene / Prophylaxis
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Dental Radiographs
- Patient Documentation
- Sterilization
- Recording Vitals
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Medical History Documentation & Patient Charting
- Patient Assessments
- Root Planning And Scaling
- Dental Impressions
- Fluoride Administering
- Oral Health Education
Certification
- Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide
- CPR and First Aid
- Radiology
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Patel Dental
10.2020 - 11.2021
Dental Assistant
Montshire Endodontics
10.2018 - 11.2022
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self Employed
06.2007 - 12.2020
Chiropractic Assistant
Gangemi Chiropractic and Rehab
01.2006 - 10.2019
Mansfield High School Volleyball Coach
Mansfield High School
01.2003 - 01.2006
Aide
Serenity Hill Nursing & Rehab Center
01.2001 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
NHTI - Concord's Community College
Massage Therapy License - Massage Therapy
Muscular Therapy Institute
Bridgewater State University
UMass Lowell
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
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