
Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with significant experience in oral health maintenance and patient education. Adept at performing thorough cleanings, periodontal therapy, and advanced preventative care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, skilled in using dental technology, and valued for excellent interpersonal communication.
Dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, proper diagnosing of periodontal conditions, oral health education, local anesthesia, irrigation, laser bacterial reduction, radiographs, infection control, OSHA standards, instrument sterilization, limited treatment planning with high acceptance rates, scheduling patients for recall appointments, thorough record keeping, reviewing medical chart with patients, blood pressure monitoring
Dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, digital radiographs, patient education, oral hygiene instructions, proper diagnosing of periodontal conditions, local anesthesia, irrigation, laser bacterial reduction, instrument processing and sterilization, limited treatment plan presentations with high acceptance rates, general housekeeping, infection control, OSHA protocol, HIPAA, scheduling patients for recall appointments
Dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, local anesthesia, patient education, oral hygiene instructions, digital radiographs, proper diagnosing of periodontal conditions, instrument processing and sterilization, general housekeeping, Dentrix software, limited treatment plan presentations with high acceptance rates, monitored inventory and ordered supplies, worked with Dental Reps to keep current on product sales and promotions, infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, organized continuing education courses for staff
Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and service delivery, managed scheduling and coordinated meetings between orthodontist, general dentists and other specialists, implemented inventory management system, reducing supply costs, developed training materials for new staff, improved onboarding processes, insurance verification and claim processing, employee management, conflict resolution, payroll, treatment planning and case presentations with high acceptance rates, marketing and advertising, orchestrated community outreach programs and volunteer events, limited lab work and appliance fabrication, limited chairside assisting when needed, managing multi-line phone calls
Local anesthesia
Laser bacterial reduction
Nitrous oxide sedation
Soft tissue curettage
CPR/BLS
The Colgate STAR (Student Total Achievement Recognition) Award is a nationally recognized award given to graduating dental hygiene students who show dedication to the profession, compassion in patient care, and enthusiasm for community service. The award recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate excellence in patient education, leadership, and professionalism.