
Experienced with performing thorough dental cleanings and periodontal treatments. Utilizes patient education to encourage better oral hygiene practices. Track record of effective communication and patient care. My passion for dentistry and my patients is quite noticeable when I'm doing my job.
Provide comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
Perform periodontal assessments, charting, prophylaxis for adults and children, radiographs, and periodontal maintenace.
Applied fluoride varnish
Administered local anesthetic and nitrous oxide
Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal health, and individualized home-care techniques based on each patients needs
Build trusting relationships while also providing comfortable and compassionate care
Followed infection-control and safety protocols
Helped at the front desk when needed, answering phones and scheduling appointments
Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services to a diverse patient population at a multitude of dental offices
Used multiple software programs such as Eaglesoft, Dentrix, Open Dental and other office specific programs
Communicated periodontal findings and treatment needs with dentists
Learned how to become flexible as each office environment was unique to their protocols
Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care
Performed comprehensive assessments, prophylaxis for adults and children
Educated patients on effective oral hygiene and home-care techniques
Worked closely with dentists and the dental team to coordinate patient care
Administered local anesthetic and nitrous oxide
Provided comprehensive preventive dental hygiene services to children and adults
Performed periodontal assessments, dental cleanings, radiographic, and fluoride treatments
Educated patients about periodontal health and preventive dental care
Maintained accurate clinical records and followed infection-control procedures
Filled in at the front desk when need be, answering phones, scheduling appointments and helping with insurance claims
Ordered supplies for the dental team
Progressed from dental assisting into a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist
Assisted dentists with clinical procedures and supported efficient patient care
Performed dental cleanings for adults and children, periodontal assessments, charting, radiographs, fluoride treatments, and patient education
Developed strong long-term relationships with patients and the dental team
Ordered all supplies for the office
Filled in at front desk when need be