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0-5 years of experience
Initiate present and maintain patient's commitment to the therapeutic regiment of Implant dental surgery, resulting in a 216% increase in sales in a six month period. Patients were required to sign a contract with me.
- Doubled the number of full-mouth reconstruction cases the first year.
- Introduce sales of antibiotic, Arestin, in gingival therapy, increasing revenue $250,000 annually.
- Responsible for execution and management of Periodontal Therapy Program, increasing dental hygiene production by $420,000 yearly.
- Create and market comprehensive Dental Implant Therapy Program to general Dentists, Geriatricians family Physicians in the tri-state area; cold calling, drop-by and interview achieving a 96% favorable return.
6-10 years of experience
Implement a periodontal program, resulting in increased revenue, and staff expansion.
- Increased production more than 50%
- Maintain collections at or above 95%
- Produced over 100,00 in gum therapy consistently from 2001-2005
0-5 years of experience
Performed industrial hygiene inspections in a variety of workplaces, noting hazardous conditions and unsafe work practices.
- Selected, set up, calibrated, and used a wide variety of sampling and measuring devices.
- Prepared technical and legally defensible reports based on findings of studies, inspections, and analyses of laboratory results.
- Recommended and reviewed corrective actions to ensure hazard abatement was accomplished.
- Promoted sound industrial hygiene practices by working with both employers and employees.
- Provided legal justification for findings to third parties.
0-5 years of experience
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
6-10 years of experience
Implement a periodontal program, resulting in increased revenue, and staff expansion.
- Increased production more than 50%
- Maintain collections at or above 95%
- Produced over 100,00 in gum therapy consistently from 2001-2005
0-5 years of experience
Provided prophylaxis, periodontal charting, polishing, scaling and root planning, and placed Arestin
- Provided fluoride, placed sealants, and assisted with treatment planning
- Administered local anesthetic and Oraquix
- Sterilized of instruments, took x-rays and impressions
10+ years of experience
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.
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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.
6-10 years of experience
Developed of soft tissue management program.
- Completed patient charting and scheduling of treatment planning in Dentrix
- Co-diagnosed of periodontal and restorative conditions.
- Performed procedures with intra-oral camera for patient education and case
- Executed procedures for digital radiographs.
10+ years of experience
Provide optimal clinical patient dental hygiene treatment: treat, analyze, explain, schedule and refer any further service the patient may need.
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments.
- Completed patient paperwork in paper chart and Dentrix system.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings.
- Counseled patients about proper nutrition and self-care programs.
- Skillfully used hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces.
10+ years of experience
Monitored patient's home care
- Planned patient's dental care regimens
- Provided knowledge to patients on use of tools to increase better oral hygiene
- Scheduled patient for next recall appointment
0-5 years of experience
Performed prophylaxis due to patients need, perio maintenance, scale and root planning
- Delivered fluoride treatments
- Explained detailed oral hygiene instructions for each individual
- Aided Doctor during composite fillings and extractions
- Scheduled re-care appointments and updated health histories
- Delivered local anesthetic for procedures
0-5 years of experience
Provide radiographic surveys, periodontal and oral pathology screening, fluoride treatments and sealants.
- Remove calculus, stain and plaque from above and below the gum line.
- Advise patients about good nutrition and its impact on their oral health.
- Maintain a clean, sterile and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable.
- Prepare patients for treatment.
- Determine whether patient needs 3, 4 or 6 month recall.
- Manage difficult or emotional customer situations.
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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.
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
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.
6-10 years of experience
As a surgical assistant I assist the dentist in several types of oral surgeries that include: Periodontal surgery, implant placement, connective tissue grafts, and sinus lifts. I also type and forward surgical letters to referring doctors.
- As a Hygienist I have experience in root planing and performing periodontal maintenances.
- Computer software programs I am experienced in are: Practiceworks/ Kodak dental imaging and DSN Perio-Exec/ Apteryx XVa3 dental imaging.
- I also have experience with Sirona Orthophos XG 3D/ Galileos dental imaging.
- At my current office I also order and maintain inventory that include: Dental implants, soft tissue grafting materials, hard tissue grafting materials, sutures, and resorbable/ non-resorbable membranes.
0-5 years of experience
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
0-5 years of experience
Thorough knowledge of Eaglesoft computer program, digital radiographs and intraoral cameras.
- Develop personalized treatment plans per patients needs.
- Complete full mouth periodontal probe readings on every adult patient at every appointment.
- Perform adult and child prophys, periodontal maintenance prophys and four quad scaling and root planning.
- Administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide to patients when needed.
- Educate each patient on their specific oral needs to help improve and maintain optimal health.
- Apply fluoride varnish treatments and place protective sealants.
- Exceed my monthly sales goals each month.
- Created and currently help monitor the company's facebook page.
0-5 years of experience
- Created and implemented a periodontal program.
- Initiated a radiograph quality control program.
- Provided patient education.
10+ years of experience
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
10+ years of experience
Cleaned calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
- Recorded and reviewed patient medical histories.
- Examined gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Felt and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
- Exposed and developed x-ray film.
- Charted conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
- Maintained dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
- Felt lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
- Provided clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
- Applied fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
6-10 years of experience
Provide radiographic surveys, periodontal and oral pathology screening, fluoride treatments and sealants.
- Scaling and root planning and placement of chemotherapeutic agents.
- Remove calculus, stain and plaque from supra and sub-gingival.
- Advise patients on the direct link about their oral health and their systemic health.
- Prepare patients for treatment.
- Determine proper recall for the patient, three to four, or six month recall.
- Manage difficult or emotional patient care.
- Input treatment plans into the computer.
- Make all re-care appointments.
0-5 years of experience
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.
10+ years of experience
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.