Whitney Killough
Pontotoc,MS
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with over 14 years experience in various dental offices. Expert in performing dental examinations, prophylaxis, and patient education. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fill-in Hygienist
Various
09.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Turnage Family Dentistry
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with limited exams and crown re-seating procedures.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
One Smile Dental Group
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Performed periodontal scaling and root planning of the teeth and root surfaces.
- Applies desensitizing and sealant materials to teeth.
- Conducts gross debridement, deep scaling, curettage and root planning procedures.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Prepared all patients that were scheduled for surgery, performed periodontal scaling and root planning of the teeth and root surfaces, and took x-rays as instructed by Dentist.
- Tasked to apply sealants, fluoride, scaling, prophylaxis and other procedures under the guidance of the Dentist.
- Educated patients on the proper dental hygiene procedures.
- Assisted the Dentist in reviewing the patient’s medical history.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Mitchell Dental Clinic
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Provided assistance with periodontal scaling.
- Planned patient care strategies in coordination with dentists.
- Promoted good dental care through demonstration and literature.
- Performed periodontal scaling for patients on a regular basis.
Secretary/Cashier
People's Finance Company
11.2006 - 04.2011
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Accepted payments and applied them to accounts.
- Researched delinquent clients to find out current employer and contact information.
- Maintained filing needs as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05.2011
Skills
- Dental disease management
- Nutrition counseling
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Eaglesoft software proficiency
- Experience with scheduling institute
- Customer Service and Management
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application proficiency
- Infection control expertise
- Time management prowess
Timeline
Fill-in Hygienist
Various
09.2022 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Turnage Family Dentistry
11.2019 - 08.2022
DENTAL HYGIENIST
One Smile Dental Group
05.2016 - 10.2018
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry
07.2013 - 05.2016
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Mitchell Dental Clinic
10.2011 - 07.2013
Secretary/Cashier
People's Finance Company
11.2006 - 04.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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