Strong & motivated dental hygienist with strong skills in patient education and scaling & root planning. Committed to improving patient outcomes through tailored oral hygiene techniques and effective preventive care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygentist
Mobile Bay Dental
Semmes, Alabama
01.2026 - Current
Performed routine periodontal cleanings and assessments skillfully.
Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care effectively.
Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
Dental Assistant
R Michael Robinson DMD
McIntosh, AL
01.2024 - 01.2025
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Assisted with patient examinations and dental procedures in a busy practice.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments for safe use.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.