Vanessa Smith
El Reno
Summary
Professional dental care provider with significant experience in oral health maintenance and patient education. Adept at performing thorough cleanings, periodontal therapy, and advanced preventative care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, skilled in using dental technology, and valued for excellent interpersonal communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Blue Cedar Dentistry
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bolivar Smiles Dentistry
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- 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
05.2021 - 04.2025
- 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.
- Exposed dental radiographs 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
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- 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, TN12-2017
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Anesthetic Administration
- Periodontal assessment
- Oral cancer screening
- Treatment Planning
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- General knowledge and proficiency with a variety of different dental softwares (Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Open Dental)
- Sealant application
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Dental radiography
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Caring and compassionate
Certification
- Local anesthetics
- Laser
- Nitrous Oxide
- CPR
Education and Training
Up to date with current technology and CE training. I am laser certified and currently working on getting my advanced license for laser use in Oklahoma. I am always looking to improve and learn more and my goal is to advance my career further with completing board approved courses and get more hygiene advanced licenses in Oklahoma.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Blue Cedar Dentistry
05.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bolivar Smiles Dentistry
09.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Polish LLC
05.2021 - 04.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cornerstone Dental & Orthodontics
01.2019 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
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