Alexandra Margolin
Denver
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented dental hygienist with a decade of experience in diverse settings, including high-volume dental practices and intimate family-run offices. Expertise in conducting thorough periodontal examinations, prophylaxis, and scaling and root planing (SRPs) ensures optimal patient care and comfort. Committed to enhancing dental health through effective patient education and disease prevention strategies. Proven ability to multitask efficiently while fostering strong relationships with dentists and medical staff, delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Edgewater Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
03.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and periodontal maintenance procedures.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services; scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, gingival scaling with oral irrigation
- Implemented Oral DNA saliva swab and analysis
- Implemented Diode laser therapy
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- 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.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and periodontal maintenance.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Epic.
Dental Hygienist
Dentistry at Golden Ridge
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Implemented Diode laser therapy
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- 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.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and periodontal maintenance.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Dental Hygienist
Southwest Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
09.2019 - Current
- Skills: Assessment, Diagnostic, Prognosis, Implementation, Evaluation
- Periodontal therapy: scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, local anesthesia block injections and infiltrations, oral hygiene and nutritional counsel, Arestin and oral irrigation Peridex
- FMX and Pano digital / traditional, bisecting technique, identifying bone loss and subgingival deposits
- Cavitron, Piezo hand scale instrumentation
- Office marketing and community outreach
- General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Pediatrics
- Under guidance of Dr. Belongea and Dr. Pankratz
Dental Hygienist
Happy Teeth
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Skills: Assessment, Diagnostic, Prognosis, Implementation, Evaluation
- Periodontal therapy: scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, local anesthesia block injections and infiltrations, oral hygiene and nutritional counsel, Arestin and oral irrigation Peridex
- FMX and Pano digital / traditional, bisecting technique, identifying bone loss and subgingival deposits
- Cavitron, Piezo hand scale instrumentation
- Office marketing and community outreach
- General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Pediatrics
- Under guidance of Dr. Anastasia Petkova
Orthodontic Assistant
Dixon Orthodontics
06.2008 - 01.2013
- Applied dental mechanics and adjustments, oral hygiene counseling, in-office whitening
- Retainer impressions and fabrication, panoramic and cephalometric radiographs
- Marketing, financing treatment plan, front desk
- Orthodontics
- Under guidance of Dr. Gary Dixon and Dr. Weinbach
Hygiene Assistant and Orthodontic Assistant
Perfect Teeth
02.2007 - 06.2008
- Radiographs, periodontal recording, whitening tray fabrication
- Polish/Floss, sterilization
- Applied dental mechanics and adjustments
- General Dentistry
- Under guidance of Dr. Scott Timlin
Dental Assistant and Hygiene Assistant
Alpha Dental
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Chair side assisting
- Polish, radiographs
- Assisted in denture delivery
- General Dentistry
- Under guidance of Dr. Stewart Moss
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO05.2015
Bachelors - Biology
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05.2014
Dental Assistant Certification - undefined
PIMA Medical Institute
Denver, CO05.2006
Skills
- Digital and Traditional radiography, Intra-Oral camera, Topical fluoride, Sealants, Competent in whitening, Desensitizing and Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Laser certified
- Oral irrigation
- Effective Periodontal evaluation and treatment including: Periodontal charting, Ultrasonic, Scaling and Root Planning, Oral hygiene instructions, dietary counseling
- Prior Dental and Orthodontic Assistant: chair side and lab duties
- Life support CPR, Nitrous Oxide, Anesthesia Certification
- Root planning and scaling expertise
Accomplishments
- Created community outreach programs to educate public on oral health and care in retirement homes, daycare centers and Urban afterschool programs.
- Written published article for Today's RDH Magazine: Patients with Dental Phobias: How Do We Gain Trust? https://www.todaysrdh.com/patients-dental-phobias-gain-trust/
Certification
- Resident Dental Hygienist, State of Colorado
- Vice President of SAHDA
- Student member of ADHA
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Edgewater Modern Dentistry And Orthodontics
03.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dentistry at Golden Ridge
10.2021 - 03.2023
Dental Hygienist
Southwest Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
09.2019 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Happy Teeth
08.2015 - 08.2019
Orthodontic Assistant
Dixon Orthodontics
06.2008 - 01.2013
Hygiene Assistant and Orthodontic Assistant
Perfect Teeth
02.2007 - 06.2008
Dental Assistant and Hygiene Assistant
Alpha Dental
01.2006 - 01.2007
Bachelors - Biology
Front Range Community College
Dental Assistant Certification - undefined
PIMA Medical Institute
Associates of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
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