Tiesha Giselle Jenkins, RDH acvhco@r.postjobfree.com

843-***-**** H 2309 Pine Hill Court Lot #15

843-***-**** C Florence, South Carolina 29506

Work Experience

Dental Hygienist 05/2016-Present

Aspen Dental P: 803-***-****

1257 Broad Street

Sumter, South Carolina 29150

Duties: Provided maintenance for periodontal and routine prophy patients. Provided oral cancer screening expressing the need for smoking cessation, performed head and neck inspection looking for any abnormalities, dental and periodontal charting of pre-existing dentition and restorations and taking blood pressure and pulse during new patient visits. Acquired digital dental radiographs (x-rays) using the Dentrix system, removed calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth applied preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) Taught patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) counseled patients on good nutrition, smoking cessation and its impact on oral health. Assisted with making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts in the making of bridges, crowns and partials. Performed by quadrant SRP appointments and performed periodontal maintenance per patient’s treatment plans.

Dental Hygienist 05/2015-04/2016

Dr. Paul R. Downing, DDS P: 803-***-****

121 Alpine Circle

Columbia, South Carolina 29223

Duties: Main Hygienist for this office that provided maintenance for periodontal and routine patients. While employed with this office I maintained the recall list and made appointments. Provided oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental and periodontal charting and taking blood pressure and pulse. Took digital dental radiographs (x-rays) using the Dentrix system, removed calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth applied preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) Taught patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) counseling patients about good nutrition and smoking cessation and its impact on oral health assisted with making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts or in the making of bridges, crowns and partials. Provided “Happy Visits” for young children’s first dental visits, introducing them to the radiograph sensor, dental chair, prophy angle and instruments used for exploring and probing the teeth for anything preventive. Performed by quadrant SRP appointments and performed perio-maintenance per patient’s treatment plans. Maintained precision of instruments and stock of all Hygiene supplies by placing monthly orders to ensure patients were provided with needed supplies to maintain oral health between recall visits. Assist with LANAP and bone graft procedures and provided post-operative instructions and recall maintenance for these patients. Provided local anesthetic and maintained infection control per standard protocols.

Dental Hygienist 04/2015-05/2015

Dr. Carol Smith-Brown, DDS P: 803-***-****

741 Greenlawn Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29209

Duties: Provided temporary coverage for a fellow Hygienists that was out of work due to an injury. Provided patient screenings; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.

Took and developed dental radiographs (x-rays) using the Dentrix system, removed calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth applied preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) Taught patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health assisted with making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts or in the making of bridges, crowns and partials. Provided “Happy Visits” for young children’s first dental visits, introducing them to the radiograph sensor, dental chair, prophy angle and instruments used for exploring and probing the teeth for anything preventive.

Dental Hygienist 09/22/2014-05/2015

Motivated Dental Solutions

168 Cedar Road S: Jennifer Toole

Lexington, South Carolina 29073 P: 803-***-****

Duties: Provided coverage for fellow Hygienists when needed to cover vacations, sickness or injuries. Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse.

Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)

Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;

(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).

Flex Pool Patient Care Tech 05/2014-08/2015

Carolina Hospital System S: Sheryl Jones

180 Pamplico Highway P: 843-***-****

Florence, SC 29505

Duties: Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Aides’ patients with activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals. Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments and therapeutic baths; applying restraints. Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information. Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to Nurse on duty. Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records daily. Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures, protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission standards. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure. Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

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