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Dental Hygiene
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
Candidate Info
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Dental Hygiene
Alternative Practice, Rdhap
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.
Candidate Info
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental 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.
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years in workforce
year at this job
Dental Hygiene Program
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
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Dental Hygiene
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)
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Dental Hygiene
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
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year in workforce
months at this job
Dental Hygiene
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
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years at this job
Certificate
Dental Hygiene
Health Services Administration
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.
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Dental Hygiene
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.
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Dental Assistant
Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science
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
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Dental Hygiene
Spanish Studies
Dental Hygienist
Cared for each patient with individualized attention, while performing prophylaxis/dental cleanings and routine oral exams
- Utilized intra-oral camera, radiographs, and dental videos to explain and educate patients on their current oral health status
- Instructed patients on the best methods for practicing oral hygiene
- Completed follow up calls to patients after treatment plan proposal and periodontal therapy
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months at this job
Bachelor of Science
Dental Hygienist
- Performed oral prophylaxis to Veterans using the cavitron ultrasonic as well as hand scaling.
- Provided oral evaluations and reported findings to the registered Dental hygienist and Dentists.
- Educated vetrans using preventative tools which they could incorporate to improve their overall oral health.
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years at this job
Master of Business Administration
Dental Hygienist
Providing clinical care to patients
- Communicated hygiene recommendations
- Acted as a liaison between multiple departments in the practice to provide the best patient care
- Managed computer software to input patient records and schedule future appointments
- Knowledge about various insurance types and their appropriate coverage
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Associate of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Dental Hygienist
Managed patients files and appointments
- Provided prophylaxis treatment, teeth cleaning and periodontal scaling
- Maintained sterile instruments and dental tools.
- Evaluated and Charted overall dental health and prescribe dental plan
- Took diagnostic traditional dental x-rays
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Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
- Performed dental hygiene care and monitored patient progress at recare appointments
- Administered local anesthetic
- Took inventory of supplies and purchased as needed
- Assisted Planet DDS program application and staff training
- Performed receptionist work as needed, including answering phones, processing electronic insurance claims, scheduling appointments, and taking payments
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Part-time Hygienist treating up to 16 patients daily
- Skilled in patient assessment, performing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment
- Evaluated medical history, previous dental records and current clinical findings recorded
- Gave oral health education consistent with current common practices while utilizing Intra-Oral camera
- Took necessary radiographs utilizing digital radiography systems
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Dental prophylaxis
- Cared for a minimum of eight patients per day.
- Instructed patients on the best methods for practicing Oral Hygiene Instruction.
- Devised and implemented customized personal treatment plans.
- Proficient with Dentrix software, Caesy
- Delivered fluoride applications.
- Examined patients and took Digital Radiography/X-Ray.
- Routine dental prophylaxis on children and adult.
- Gross debridement, Fine Scaling and root planning, Dental Charting, STM-Soft Tissue Management
Candidate Info
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months at this job
Dental Hygiene
Health Administration
Nitrous And Local Anesthesia Certification
Dental Hygienist
Reviewed and documented health history, noting any possible contraindications to dental treatment
- Conducted diagnostic digital dental radiographs
- Completed intra/extra oral exam and periodontal evaluations
- Performed oral prophylaxis, root planning and soft tissue management
- Utilized magnetostrictive and piezo ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments
- Administered local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation
- Performed whitening procedures, including fabrication of custom whitening trays
- Applied cavity prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants
- Demonstrated oral hygiene techniques, specific for each patient to achieve optimal oral health
- Educated patients on risks of oral diseases and benefits of preventive care and set up re-care appointments
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Applied Science
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Registered Dental Hygienist
Duties include providing prophylaxis and soft tissue management of the oral cavity Understanding and promoting sales of oral products
- Maintaining a 90% and above patient treatment acceptance rate
- Practice management participation, including practice consulting, marketing strategies, sales, patient coordinator and writing product reviews
- Diagnosis of dental conditions, exposing radiographs, calibration of equipment
- Preparing Excel sheets for monthly treatment production goals
- Infection control and disinfection procedures and sterilization
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Dental Hygiene
Business
Registered Dental Hygienist/office Administrator
Responsible for the complete oral care of patients of all ages.
- Completed scaling and root planing procedures with Arestin placement.
- Introduced prophylaxis with Oraqix needle free anesthesia for sensitive and needle-phobic patients.
- Implemented new infection control procedures and OSHA policies.
- Proficient in various administrative processes including insurance benefit verification, nightly bank
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Dental Hygiene
Photography
Dental Hygienist, Employer
Develop and implement individualized dental care plans for patients and how to practice good oral hygiene and provided preventive dental care.
- Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, applications of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
- Advanced skills in root planning and scaling of the root surfaces to remove plague and calculus from deep periodontal pockets to remove bacterial toxins. Besides taking bacteriological research and to administer local anesthesia.
- Taking care of the stock management.
- Responsible to manage and evaluate an intern.
- Participate in care providers meeting for professional development.
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year in workforce
year at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Enhanced hygiene recall system leading to office growth and development
- Mailed reminder cards monthly and made phone calls to patients who were due for their preventative maintenance appointment
- Informed and educated a diverse group of patients of their oral health needs
- Managed patient records with EagleSoft computer software
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Tourism
Dental Hygiene
Hospitality And Tourism Management
Dental Hygienist
Scaled and polished teeth for a complete prophylaxis on patients of all ages.
- Administered fluoride treatments.
- Completed periodontal charting and performed full mouth debridement.
- Completed periodontal therapy of scaling and root planning with use of Oraqix.
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene to improve and maintain optimal oral health.
- Performed routine x-rays using digital radiography.
- Completed periodontal therapy of scaling and root planning.
- Scaled and polished teeth for a complete prophylaxis on patients of all ages.
- Updated patient medical history
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months at this job
High School Diploma
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist/assistant
Patient advocate by explaining procedures and bringing patient concerns to doctor's attention
- Took xrays using both traditional methods, Dexis, and Eaglesoft
- Anesthetized for procedures accordingly
- Assisted doctors in procedures including, but not limited to: composite restorations, root canals, crown prep and seat, denture fabrication and adjustment, occlusal guard fabrication, extractions, implant surgery and placement
- Worked with both oral and IV sedated patients
- Independent duties include: procedure set up and take down, sterilization of instruments, taking and pouring models, organizing/ordering stock, seating patients and reviewing medical histories, going over proposed treatment plans with patient, assisting office staff with paperwork
- Subbed for hygienists in the office as needed
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Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Facilitate scheduling for operative and making recalls for patients.
- Discuss home care and nutritional counseling specific to individual patients' needs.
- Maintain and update patient's dental and health charts.
- Furnish patients with oral hygiene instructions and literature at maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Provide advice as needed on systemic complications and oral health.
- Conduct medical histories and medication evaluations on every patient at every visit and update accordingly.
- Determine patients' needs for 3, 4, or 6 month recalls.
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Applied Science
Dental Hygienist
Provide dental hygiene therapy to patients which includes child/adult prophylaxis, periodontal
maintenance, scaling and root planning
- Provide periodontal laser therapy and place Arestin
- Application of fluoride varnish on children and adults
- Administer local anesthetic
- Take digital x-rays and intraoral pictures
- Co-diagnose with dentist to create treatments plans for periodontal disease and restorative dentistry
- Educate patients about periodontal disease and provide oral hygiene instructions
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Dental Hygienist
Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or oral cancer
- Perform routine X-rays, FMX (digital imaging)
- Administration of local anesthetic agents
- Treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis with following perio maintenance
- Set up recall appointments using Eagle software
- Maintain detailed periodontal and restorative records on all patients
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Medical Secretary
Medical Reimbursement And Coding
Dental Hygiene, Rochester Community And Technical
Dental Hygienist
- Created and implemented a periodontal program.
- Initiated a radiograph quality control program.
- Provided patient education.
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Clinical
Dental Hygienist
Full-time dental hygienist with over two years of experience
- Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental hygienist
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and positive environment enhancing patient comfort and safety
- Employee of the year in 2012 and 2013
- Oversaw pre-authorizations and pre-estimates for insurance companies for various procedures
- Managed patient recall cards for a large office
- Administer local anesthesia
- Expose and process dental X-rays; maintain patient records; assist office manager with patient scheduling; sterilize instruments; complete dental prophylaxis, and scaling and root planning; periodontal screening examinations; establish treatment plans in coordination with the dentist; and educate patients on oral health care and nutrition.
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Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies
- Scheduled continuing care appointments
- Implemented periodontal therapy protocol
- Extensive patient education
- Provided services for community outreach dental programs
- Built strong relationships with numerous patients
Candidate Info
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Registered Dental Hygienist
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations
- Sterilized dental equipment and examinations rooms in accordance with infection control policies
- Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays
- Accurately collected & recorded patient medical and dental histories
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases
- Charted periodontal conditions of disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by Dentist/ Periodontist
- Administered local anesthetics and nitrous oxide when needed
- Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides
- Recommended products and devices for patient's home care
- Implemented irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Performed oral examinations for signs of disease
- Conducted cleanings and maintenance for patients undergoing routine check ups
- Educated patients on good oral hygiene practices
- Took digital x-rays
- Delivered Fluoride application
- Sterilization and disinfection processes
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years in workforce
year at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth, Scaling and root planning, full mouth Debridement, Perio maintenance.
- Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth
- Take and develop dental x rays
- Keep track of patient care and treatment plans
- Teach patients oral hygiene techniques, help patients develop and maintain good oral health.
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Performed routine Prophylaxis on adults and children, digital radiographs and paperless charting
- Zoom whitening system, intraoral camera, sealant application
- Applied Arestin, SC/RP and determine patients recall
- Review patient oral health, educate patient in oral health and nutrition and demonstrate proper technique.
Candidate Info
year in workforce
year at this job
Medical Administrative Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
- Responsible for providing dental hygiene services for patients of all ages
- Provided appropriate oral hygiene instructions based on individual patient needs
- Provided assistance in pulling and filing patient dental records and answering phones
- Helped dental assistant in breaking down and setting up rooms and instrument sterilization
- Recommending and selling dental services
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Sciences
Dental Hygienist
Worked for 42 years as a hygienist.
- Responsible for patient education, scheduling hygiene and operative appointments.
- Trained new hygienists.
- Experience with insurance claims and paperwork.
- Trained in X-ray exposure and development.
- Well versed in HIPPA Privacy Act.
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Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Arts
Dental Hygienist
Perform intraoral and extraoral examination of the oral cavity, perform and review all routines X-rays, record periodontal charting including mobility, furcation grades, probing depths, and bone loss.
- Expose diagnostic digital and conventional dental radiographs.
- Perform oral prophylaxis, debridement, scaling and root planing, and soft tissue management.
- Utilize cavitron and piezo, ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments.
- Deliver appropriate treatment to children including prophylaxis, fluoride and sealants.
- Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques, specific for each patient to achieve optimal oral health.
- Educate patients on risks of oral diseases and benefits of preventive care.
- Administer local anesthesia.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Biological Sciences
Dental Hygienist
Assess, diagnose, and treatment plan individual patients.
- Treat patients with scaling/root planing and coronal polishing.
- Provide oral hygiene instructions per to patients, dental radiographs and nutritional counseling.
- Seamless ability to multi-task in a high stress, time sensitive environment without disruption of patient experience.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with patients of all ages on a regular basis.
- Responsible for disinfecting patient area and sterilizing dental instruments to meet the highest of healthy standards.
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist/front Desk Manager
Performing routine exams and prophylaxis, including digital x-rays and all inclusive aspects of patient care
- Responsible for maintaining recall system and mailing of recalls
- Responsible for filing all dental claims and pre-authorizations
- Responsible for billing of patients including collections
- Handled all insurance disputes
- Proficient with Eaglesoft dental software
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Applied Science
Dental Hygienist
Promotes dental health by completing dental prophylaxis; providing oral cancer screening and radiographic studies
- Exposing diagnostic digital radiographs
- Updating the patient's medical history
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Charting conditions of decay and disease
- Works with paperless charting in Eaglesoft
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year at this job
Dental Hygiene
Nutritional Science
Registered Dental Hygienist
Provide patient centered preventative dental care to special patient populations
- Administer local anesthesia
- Place arrestin and atridox
- Develop hygiene treatment plans
- Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening
- Educates patients by giving oral health and plaque control instructions and postoperative
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Registered Dental Hygienist
Perform prophylaxis procedures on patients of all ages including scale and root plane, administration of local anesthetic, radiographs, application of topical fluoride, patient education and oral screening.
- Set up protocols on periodontal treatment, medical history updates and hygiene recall.
- Devise and implement customized personal treatment plans.
- Lead hygienist responsible for ordering all supplies for hygiene department.
- Built a loyal patient following: frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental hygienist.
Candidate Info
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years at this job
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Prophylaxis, radiographs, sealants, patient treatment planning and education
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy including use of Arestin
- Local anesthesia
- Implementing and maintenance of patient recall system
- Maintaining dental and office inventory
- Dental insurance- claims, eligibility, pre-determinations and appeals
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years at this job
Biology
Dental Hygienist
Fulfilled similar roles with the above two employers providing a diverse range of dental hygiene and patient support services, including assisting dentists with office procedures and treatments and building/maintaining strong relationships with staff and patients.
- Provide and promote the following services: basic cleaning/prophylaxis; periodontal & implant maintenance; scaling & root planing (deep cleaning); placement of antimicrobial agents; radiographs; in-office fluorides; and oral hygiene instructions and regimens.
- Educate and sell patients on the following services: restorative/cosmetic dentistry; whitening procedures; electronic toothbrushes; and take home fluorides.
- Discuss and answer patient questions regarding the use and application of various prescriptions and over the counter medications to treat periodontal disease and other dental problems.
- Participate in treatment planning that includes making preliminary diagnoses and discussing patient treatment options with the dentists.
- Conduct nutritional and dental-related hygiene counseling and also spend time educating patients on preventative care to ensure optimum dental wellness.
- Meet with Dental Sales Representatives to discuss new products and place orders for products, dental instruments, dental hand pieces and other specialty products.
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Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygienist
Provide exceptional oral hygiene care to a variety of patients. Provide nutritional and personal hygiene techniques to ensure optimal dental and personal well-being.
- Perform prophylaxis and routine oral exams
- Instruct patients on best methods for oral homecare
- Devise and implement treatment plans
- Deliver fluoride applications
- Examine patients and take intra-oral x-rays
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years at this job
Bachelor of Science
Business
Dental Hygienist
Perform all hygiene duties and responsibilities
- Maintain Crest/Oral B supplies stock for Salem, Peabody and Gloucester sites
- Maintain instrument sharpening / re-tipping services for Salem and Peabody sites
- Maintain current MassHealth Dental Office Manual
- Provided Public Health Dental Hygienist applicants observational requirements
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Dental Hygiene
Health Arts
Continuing Education - Current
Dental Hygienist
Prophylaxis, Perio Maintenance, RP/Scale, Full Mouth Debridement
- Extra/ Intraoral Complete Exams, Assess Patients Medical History for Comprehensive
- Sterilization Monitoring, Supply Ordering
- Staff Meeting Leader, Recall, Scheduling, Posting to Insurance, Payments, Presenting Treatment
- Implementing Caries Management Protocol
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Allied Health
Technology Program
Student Dental Hygienist
Keep track of patient care and treatment plans.
- Expose and develop dental radiographs.
- Mix alginate and place in impression tray, and pour stone model.
- Remove calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth; apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth.
- Administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation, and application of Arestin.
- Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
- Provide health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
