Professional Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with 6 years of experience in preventive care and patient education. Skilled at improving clinical outcomes through evidence-based protocols and thorough patient assessments. Committed to creating a comfortable environment that encourages treatment adherence and return visits.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Marketing
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Radiographic Imaging
Experience
Dental Hygienist — Porter Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
- Administered care to a 10-patient daily caseload while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Reduced patient wait times by 20% through efficient seating and cleaning workflows.
- Delivered custom oral health plans that improved patient satisfaction scores to 98%.
- Conducted biannual peer training on infection control protocols and PPE compliance.
- Coordinated with orthodontic teams to ensure clear aligner patients adhered to hygiene guidelines.
Dental Hygiene Intern — AlliedTravelCareers
- Assisted in preventive care delivery for diverse populations across three clinics.
- Implemented patient education workshops that raised fluoride treatment acceptance by 30%.
- Maintained sterilization standards that passed state inspections with zero non-compliances.
- Tracked hygiene supply inventory and reduced waste through better forecasting.
- Shadowed hygienists to learn patient assessment techniques and radiographic protocols.
Education
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
Durham College
Certifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Certified in Local Anesthesia Administration