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Vanessa Smith

Brighton,MO

Summary

Patient focused Dental Hygienist with 6 years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures and complete patient satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Bolivar Smiles Dentistry
Bolivar, MO
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
  • Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
  • Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
  • Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
  • Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
  • Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
  • Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride

Registered Dental Hygienist

Polish LLC
Springfield, MO
05.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
  • 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.
  • Provided preventive & customized dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cornerstone Dental & Orthodontics
Parker, CO
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN
12-2017

Skills

  • Patient Communication
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Treatment Planning

Certification

  • Local anesthetics
  • Laser
  • Nitrous Oxide

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Bolivar Smiles Dentistry
09.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Polish LLC
05.2021 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cornerstone Dental & Orthodontics
01.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Concorde Career College

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