Assistant Medical

Location:

Posted:

August 30, 2011

Laurie Haxton

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OBJECTIVE: Recent dental hygiene graduate looking for a position where I

can provide exceptional patient care and become a valuable member of a

dental team.

EXPERIENCE: Eastern Washington University - Spokane, WA

Dental Hygiene Administrative Program Specialist

Sept. 2010 - March 2011

Planned and implemented community events to provide low cost dental care to

underserved populations

Advertised events, scheduled patients, and performed medical consultations

with doctors if a patient had serious health concerns.

Directed volunteers during the events to ensure operations ran smoothly.

Kool Smiles - Spokane, WA

Dental Hygienist Assistant

March 2011-June 2011

Treated infant, child, and adult patients.

Took x-rays, recorded dental exam findings, and charted using Boomerang

software.

Polished and flossed patients' teeth.

Educated patients on oral health and answered patient questions.

EDUCATION:

Eastern Washington University - Spokane, WA

Bachelor of Science: major in dental hygiene and minor in health

sciences

September 2008-June 2011

1500 hours of clinical experience providing dental hygiene and restorative

services to a diverse population of patients.

Educated with the most up-to date scientific information available as of

2011

Proficient with Eaglesoft software

Experienced with both digital and traditional x-rays.

Trained in perioscopy

Research assistant for a clinical study performed in the university clinic

Performed dental hygiene therapy in various offsite locations including the

VA medical center of Spokane, Spokane Falls Family Clinic, and the

Community Health Association of Spokane

References available upon request.