April May
Colorado Springs
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures and providing oral hygiene education. Highly skilled in preventive treatment plans, periodontal therapy and managing dental anxiety. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with patients, bringing a reassuring demeanor to all interactions. Consistently contributed to improving overall patient health through personalized care and attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Summit Dental
Colorado Springs
2022.02 - Current
- Completed traditional dental hygiene curriculum including expanded duties: local anesthesia, administering nitrous, laser
- Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral photos
- Applied sealants, fluoride, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, and locally applied antibiotics
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations within budgetary limits
Registered Dental Hygienist
Community Health Center of Central Missouri
Jefferson City
2016.07 - 2017.10
- Company Overview: Extensive experience working with teen, adult, geriatric, and special needs patient population, particularly advanced perio patients
- Won Employee of the Month (December 2016)
- Completed traditional dental hygiene curriculum including expanded functions: local anesthesia and nitrous oxide
- Led volunteer program presenting OHI seminars at local nursing homes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK 2014.08 - 2016.05
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK 2013.08 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX 2007.08 - 2011.05
Skills
- Local Anesthesia
- Nitrous Oxide
- Radiography
- Open Dental
- Denticon
- Dentrix
- Laser
- Arestin
- Oraqix
- Sealants
- Detail Oriented
- Anticipating Doctor’s Needs
- Patient Education
- Nutritional Counseling
- Anxiety Management
- Special Needs Patients
- Intraoral Photography
- Supply Ordering
- Periodontal Assessment
- Oral Cancer Screening
References
- Kristen Pope, R.D.H., CDA, B.S., Dental Hygiene Professor, Rose State College, (405) 733-7336
- Dr. Amy Trujillo, DDS at Summit Dental, (719) 338-0151
- Priscilla Cospelich, Office Manager at Summit Dental, (719) 600-8132
Credentials
- R.D.H.
- CDA
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Summit Dental
2022.02 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Community Health Center of Central Missouri
2016.07 - 2017.10
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Rose State College
2014.08 - 2016.05
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting
Rose State College
2013.08 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Hardin-Simmons University
2007.08 - 2011.05