Dental Hygienist Resume Examples

Dental Hygienist

Completed dental prophylaxis on patients with the use of hand and ultrasonic instruments

• Completed Periodontal Therapy on patients in varying stages of the disease and recommended referral to Periodontist when needed.
• Exposed and developed diagnostic dental radiographs (FMX, BWS) using traditional radiographic technology
• Collected and recorded patient data on appropriate paper forms in the patient chart
• Assessed the need for pain control and administered appropriate topical/local anesthetic agents

Dental Hygienist

Perform dental prophies, SRP, administer local anesthetic, radiographs (digital) and co-diagnose with dentist

• Created a hygiene recall system
• Implemented an SRP program
• Grew Hygiene department from three in a half days to five full days and two days with double hygiene.

Dental Hygienist

• Provided dental health services and health education to clients in private dental practice.
• Formulated, implemented and maintained patient periodontal therapy and maintenance program.
• Performed dental periodontal and pathology assessment.
• Executed emergency dental procedures.
• Proficient in office tasks, sterilization, inventory control, scheduling, and treatment plan coordination.
• Extensive hands-on knowledge of consumer and dental health professional services and products.

Dental Hygienist

Performed a complete prophylaxis on patients of all ages

• Administered fluoride treatments and placed sealants
• Completed periodontal charting
• Performed full mouth debridement and scaling and root planing
• Instructed patients on oral hygiene to improve and maintain optimal oral health

Dental Hygienist

Lead Hygienist for the fast paced, well known implant dental office.

• Maintained a full patient schedule and was the hygienist of choice for the practice
• Provided the highest levels of patient care ensuring quality and efficiency
• Performed x-rays and Zoom procedures in addition to main hygienist responsibilities
• Assisted at chair-side and aid patients in treatment plans
• Collaborated with Dr. Maresca regarding patient plan of care and dental strategies
• Business office responsibilities included: (list some here)

Dental Hygienist

Averaged eleven patients a day for eight hours

• Examined gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gun disease
• Aided in the diagnosing of patients health by my ability to accurately read radiographs
• Accurately recorded and reviewed patients medical history, annotating the conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
• Successfully used dental instruments to clean calculus and removed stain to allow the healing and health to patient
• Accurately designed and implemented individual treatment plans
• Provided clinical services and health education to help maintain and to continually improve the overall health of the patient
• Accurately sharpened instruments and carried out proper sterilization procedures including dry heat autoclaves
• Applied fluorides and successfully placed sealants

Registered Dental Hygienist

Utilized patient screening procedures to include medical history review, dental charting and periocharting

• Cared for each patient with personal attention while performing prophylaxis/dental cleanings and routine oral exams
• Provided hygiene care and preventative instruction to all patients; Devised and implemented customized personal treatment plans, administered fluoride applications as needed
• Performed routine digital x-rays using Suni medical imaging

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Determined and successfully implemented long-term patient care strategies.

• Provided patient care for up to 12 patients per day
• Scheduled patient appointments and coordinated treatment plans.
• Assessed patient status and notified doctors of medical changes.
• Interacted with multiple departments/practices regarding patient care.
• Educated patients/families on health care needs, conditions, options etc.
• Provided assistance and supervision of support staff.
• Independently maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Dental Hygienist

Performed procedures for patients with whitening zoom.

• Provided oral health care instructions
• Increased efficiency on dental computing program dentrix, dexis, easy dental.
• Performed polishing and scaling.
• Responsible for sterilization and maintenance of dental equipment.
• Prepared impressions, poured and trimmed for study models and zoom whitening trays.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Provide quality oral health care to eligible beneficiaries

• Perform complex root planning and scaling treatment
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and nutritional counseling
• Administered anesthesia to nearly 600 patients
• Directly contributed to a sustained 96 percent dental readiness for a population of 3,500 active and reserve personnel