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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, NH
05-2024

Massage Therapy License - Massage Therapy

Muscular Therapy Institute
Watertown, MA
06-2007

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
01-2005

UMass Lowell
Lowell
01-2003

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School
Mansfield, MA
01-1999

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
Vanessa Mason