Registered Dental Hygienist

Jo-Anne R. O'Selmo

**** ******* *** ***** **, ***58. 917-***-****.

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Objective To gain employment that will give me the opportunity to apply

my aptitude, knowledge and experience to make an effective contribution in

the oral health care profession.

Education

Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, N.Y.

2014

AS in Dental Hygiene

Boston University Boston, MA

2007

MA in Medical Sciences and Oral Health Sciences

Binghamton University Binghamton, N.Y.

2004

BS in Biological Anthropology

The Mary Louis Academy Queens, N.Y.

1999

Regents High School Diploma

Acknowledgments:

. CPR certified 2014-2016

. NYS RDH License 2014

. NYS Local Infiltration Anesthesia/Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certification

2014

. Colgate Student Total Achievement Recognition 2014

. Farmingdale State College Dean's List 2014

. Greater Long Island Dental Meeting: Table clinic presentation on

Arestin 2014

. Community service presentation on Oral Hygiene for Mommy and Baby 2014

. Student American Dental Hygienist Association 2013-2014

. Greater New York Dental Meeting: International table clinic

presentation on Arestin 2013

Clinical Rotations:

. North Port Veteran Hospital: special needs and geriatric

. Long Island Jewish Children's Hospital: orthodontics and special needs

. Stony Brook Dental: periodontics

Independent Study:

. Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals

. Financial Matters for Health Care Professionals

. Contemporary Business Communication

. Supervision and Leadership

. Human Resource Management

. Cultural Diversity

. Ethics, Policies and Procedures Regarding Code of Conduct

Experienced Dental Assistant

. Assist in all procedures pertaining to: Oral Surgery, General/Cosmetic

Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Endodontic Therapy, Periodontics, and

Pediatrics.

. Expose and develop radiographs, both digital (Schick, Kodak and Dexis)

and traditional.

. Trained staff on proper protocol and procedure of conducting dental

radiographs.

. Provide post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.

. Take impressions as well as pour models.

. Proficient in 4-handed dentistry.

. Record dental and medical histories and vital signs of patients.

. Perform head and neck exam as well as oral cancer screening.

. Conduct patient evaluation and education to render patients oral

hygiene instructions and plaque control programs.

. Record treatment information in patient records

. Assist in Zoom whitening treatment and prepare bleaching trays.

. Computer literate in Dentrix, Primadent, Eagle Soft and Denticon dental

software.

. Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory

. Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registration

for mounting study casts.

. Pour, trim and polish study casts.

. Schedule and confirming appointments, prepare bills and receive payment

for dental services, and maintain records.

. Integral in business expansion and acquisition.

. Team leader of infection control, wherein I trained staff on proper

disinfection of operatory and instruments to ensure an aseptic working

environment.

. Prepare patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up trays,

prepare materials and assist dentist during dental procedures.

Work Experience

Dental Fill-Ins Melville,

N.Y. 2013- Present

Temporary Dental Assistant

Craig Recruitment, INC. Great Neck, N.Y.

2013- Present

Temporary Dental Assistant

Dr. Golombeck P.C., DDS Great Neck, N.Y.

2009 - 2013

Primary Dental Assistant

Dr. Nissensohn, DDS Roslyn, N.Y.

2007- 2012

Lead Dental Assistant

Boston University Boston, MA

2005- 2007

Dental Assistant

Dr. Nicholas Rallis Bayside,

N.Y. 1996-1999

Dental Assistant

Additional Skills

Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Personal Interests:

. Community dental health

. Ballroom dancing

. Rock climbing

. Wine tasting

. Running

. Aerobic dance classes

. Poetry/Open-Mic

Reference sent upon request

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