Charlene Shawa

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Address:

City: Woodstock

State: GA

Zip: 30188

Country: USA

Phone: 662-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Empathetic dental hygiene professional with a record of reassuring and alleviating patient fears. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoys educating patients about personal dental care, hygiene and preventative techniques.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe LA 1/2001 to 5/1997 (Dental Hygene)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Empathetic dental hygiene professional with a record of reassuring and alleviating patient fears. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoys educating patients about personal dental care, hygiene and preventative techniques.

Licenses

Have held dental hygiene licenses in Louisiana and Tennessee. Currently in the process of obtaining licensure in Georgia. Have already passed CRDTS exam and jurisprudence exam.

Skill Highlights

Coronal polishing ability

Patient educator

Skilled in patient settings

Appointment scheduling proficiency

Computer charting

Infection Control (ICE)

Sealants (SE)

Topical fluoride (TF)

Child tooth charting

CPR

State board registered hygienist

Digital radiology professional

Ultrasonic usage

Desensitizing agents

Pedo and prophylaxis expertise

Professional Experience

July 2002 to July 2008

Dr. Johnny Pearce Memphis, TN

Dental Hygienist

Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides.

Maintained proper graphical and perio charting.Evaluated risk of oral cancer by examining patients' mouths for sores, recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions.Co-diagnosed ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans.Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models.Duplicated x-rays when requested by insurance companies.Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.

July 1998 to July 2002

Moss Bluff Dental - Dr. Lori Gober Moss Bluff, LA

Dental Hygienist

Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Expertly filed patients' charts and processed billing and payments.Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.Administered local anesthetics and removed dressings. Properly removed orthodontic bands, brackets and cement.Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease.Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.Co-diagnosed ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans.Recommended products and devices for patients' home care.Implemented irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy.Evaluated risk of oral cancer by examining patients' mouths for sores, recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions.Maintained proper graphical and perio charting.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.

July 1998 to July 1999

Dr. Hugh Raetzsch Lake Charles, LA

Dental Hygienist

Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, and periodontic procedures. Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease.Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs.Co-diagnosed ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans.Implemented irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy.Evaluated risk of oral cancer by examining patients' mouths for sores, recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions.Maintained proper graphical and perio charting.Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.

June 1997 to July 1998

Dr. Wayne Cranford West Moroe, LA

Dental Hygienist

Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.Duplicated x-rays when requested by insurance companies.Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, and periodontic procedures. Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.Scaled, polished and applied sealants and fluorides.Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs.Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease.

Education and Training

1997 University of Louisiana Monroe Moroe, LA

Bachelor of Science Dental Hygene

Coursework in Dental Hygiene

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