Vojoyia Albritton
Bessemer,United States
Summary
Focused dental hygienist with several 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pediatrics Smiles
Bessemer, AL
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Shelby Pediatrics Dentistry
Pelham, AL
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
- Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
Registered Dental Assistant
Contemporary Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
Hoover, AL
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Fabricated provisional crowns, bleaching trays and custom impression trays from alginate impressions or stone casts when necessary.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Registered Dental Assistant
Choice Dentistry
Toney, AL
07.2011 - 06.2013
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Provided chairside assistance during periodontal surgeries as needed.
- Assisted dentist in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Instructed patients on how to use prescribed oral health aids and products.
Education
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Birmingham, AL07-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL08-2011
Skills
- Supply Management
- Medical History Review
- Dental Radiography
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Sealant Application
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pediatrics Smiles
06.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Shelby Pediatrics Dentistry
10.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Dental Assistant
Contemporary Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
01.2014 - 10.2016
Registered Dental Assistant
Choice Dentistry
07.2011 - 06.2013
Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Calhoun Community College
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