Kelly Johns

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Stephenson, VA 22656

540-***-**** (Home) or 540-***-**** (Cell)

Email: ek6hzw@r.postjobfree.com

September 6, 2010

Dear Employer,

As a graduate of Virginia Western Community College, I am looking for a position as a dental hygienist. I found your office off the internet and am very eager and excited to become one of your employees. I have heard that you treat everyone with respect and I am looking forward to meeting you. As a life-long resident of Winchester Virginia, working in my community is a major priority.

As a student at Lord Fairfax Dental Hygiene Clinic I treated patients from ages 4-74 performing a large range of dental treatment. Through this educational program I have learned the importance of maintaining a professional attitude. I have learned how important it is to maintain a time line. I have learned the importance of communication and how certain barriers, whether language or educational, can hinder learning. I have gained confidence in myself and the field of dentistry and with this attitude I am ready to head into work and educate my patients.

I have passed my National Board Examination April 2nd 2010 at the Pearson testing center in Vienna and my Clinical Board examination April 17th 2010 at the University of Virginia located in Richmond. I will be very flexible and available to work whatever schedule is needed. I am a very dependable friendly person who is excited to start a new life and career as a Dental Hygienist in your office. Once my licensure has been granted, the chance to work with you and your team would conclude my goal and dream of becoming a dental hygienist. While working in your office I will always demonstrate a positive cheery personality waiting to talk with each person and calm down any fears or anxieties they might be experiencing. I am not only going to be a Dental Hygienist, but someone that people could look to for help if they need it.

I cannot wait to begin our journey together in the field of Oral Health Care.

Sincerely,

Kelly Elyss Johns

Enc: letter of interest and resume

Kelly Johns

250 Devils Backbone Overlook

Stephenson, VA 22656

540-***-**** (Home) or 540-***-**** (Cell)

Email: ek6hzw@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives:

To be employed as a dental hygienist with an opportunity to influence the public, enjoy new relationships with patients and staff, become an educator and change the perception of oral hygiene, while fully utilizing my skills with patients.

Education:

2008- Present Virginia Western Community College, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

2007-2008 Lord Fairfax Community College, Completed pre- requisites for the Dental Hygiene program

2003-2007 James Wood High School, Advanced diploma

Relevant Skills:

Provided patients with basic instruction in dental hygiene in an educational setting

Provided oral hygiene instruction, comprehensive exams, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments and placed sealants to patients at the Lord Fairfax Dental Hygiene Clinic during my clinical education

Provided necessary local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia

Fabricated impressions and study models, also worked with other types of dental materials such as amalgam, types of bonding and cements

Evaluated and kept records of patients' dental health including dental charting, periodontal probing charts and bleeding and plaque indices

Exposed and developed dental radiographs

Placed periodontal dressings and subgingival medicaments

Occupational History:

2007 – present Student - Virginia Western Community College joint venture with

Lord Fairfax Community College - Dental Hygiene program

2007- present Server- Winchester Shoney’s Restaurant

Certification:

Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene, May 14, 2010 with licensure.

Related Information:

Student member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association

Attended American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session in Washington D.C.

Worked at the Virginia Commonwealth University

Volunteered in “Roanoke’s Mission of Mercy Project” 2010

Volunteered at the Lord Fairfax Food Bank

Volunteered at Winchesters Shelter for Abused Women

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