DENTAL HYGIENIST
Enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to all patients and assist them in maintaining a healthy smile. Willing to work full-time or part-time, as a substitute, on-call, as an assistant, or front desk; Available at your convenience and need.
Summary of Qualifications
•Experienced with all aspects of dental hygiene, focusing on removing calculus and plaque, making impressions and study models, applying sealants and fluoride treatments, providing oral cancer screenings, utilizing Dentrix, and instrument sharpening.
•Focused on effective care and quality control through ADPIE process.
•Focused on educating patients to maintain a healthy smile and feel comfortable with their smile.
Core Competencies
•Community Dentistry
•Oral Anatomy
•Oral Pathology
•Periodontics
•Medical Emergency in Dental Practice
•Radiography
•Nutrition
•Pain Control
•Histology
•Pharmacology
•Patient Records and History
•Oral Health and Dental Needs
Education/Certifications/Licensing
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek MI 2012-2014
Associate in Applied Science: Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist (current)
State of Michigan
Certifications:
•Local Anesthesia
•Nitrous Oxide
•CPR/BLS
Clinical Experience/Work History
STUDENT DENTAL HYGIENIST 2012-2014
KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL CLINIC Battle Creek, MI
•Completed over 480 hours of clinical practice and procedures. Provided dental services for Class I-IV patients. Met with a diverse group of patients including young and old and those with mental or physical disabilities.
•Performed a variety of dental services including scaling (hand and ultrasonic), polishing, fluoride treatments, desensitizing agents, irrigation, fabricated bleach trays/mouth guards, conducted and interpreted digital and film radiographs, teach proper oral hygiene techniques, perform oral cancer screenings, and review patients' dental and health histories as well as medications to provide safe patient care.
•Functioned as an assistant by rotation making sure the clinic ran smoothly by stocking supplies and sterilizing instruments in between patients, recorded readings during periodontal charting, set up x-ray rooms and assisted in reminder phone calls for patients'.
•Reviewed patient charts and addressed medical history including medications; performed thorough intra and extra oral examinations and developed an appropriate care plan based on specific patient needs; addressed patient questions and concerns.
•Administered local anesthesia for pain control and maximize patient comfort.
•Educated a group of 18 low-socioeconomic children ages 4-5 on proper brushing techniques and nutritional choices...
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