Customer Service Dental
Resume:
Linda D. McLaughlin RDH, RDHAP, BS
Buena Park, CA 90621
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Thirty years of experience as a clinical dental hygienist in periodontal and dental offices.
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) and Bachelor’s Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Loma Linda University.
Self-motivated and proactive dental professional with expertise in radiography, scaling, root planning, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation, and educating patients in all aspects of oral health care.
I am energetic, highly knowledgeable, and a team player with outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptionally organized multitasker with the proven ability to manage a large number of patients in a fast-paced environment.
Compassionate and caring nature with concern for elderly, non-ambulatory, and low income patients. Demonstrate a strong work ethic, high integrity, and dedication to superior job performance.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
RDA from Southern CA College and Board Certification 1981
Bachelor’s Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Loma Linda, CA, June 1985
Registered Dental Hygienist License # 11920, Board of Dental Examiners Committee On Dental Auxiliaries, Sacramento, CA June 1985
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program September 2014-2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Floss n Gloss, Los Angeles and Orange County, CA 2015- Present
Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)
Provide mobile dental hygiene services as the lead dental hygienist at Floss n Gloss. The duties of RDHAP include preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services in residences of homebound individuals, schools, residential facilities and institutions, and dental health professional shortage areas. Treat non-ambulatory patients in nursing homes and private homes in a caring and compassionate manner. Perform radiography, scaling, and root planning services, and refer patients to a dentist when appropriate.
Dr. Truc Trong Le DDS. 1995-2015 / Anaheim Open 7 Days Dental, 637 North Euclid St. Anaheim CA 92801
Dental Hygienist
Perform oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance, administer local anesthesia, periodontal probing and recordings, radiographs, co-ordinate the preventive phase of dental treatment with the other dentists in the clinic. Educate patients on proper dental hygiene and provided exceptional customer service.
Teeth Forever / County of Orange, Santa Ana CA 1988-1989
Dental Health Educator
State funded program of oral hygiene with emphasis on disease control and prevention:
Patient education through group presentation and personal involvement. Education on daily home care brushing and flossing. Cavities and the process in which they occur; nutrition and the impact on oral cavity. Direct contact in the implementation of daily brushing, flossing, and eating habits and fluoridation on a weekly basis for disease prevention
Jack Ringer DDS, Anaheim Hills, CA 1983- 1993
Dental Hygienist
Performed radiography, scaling, and root planing, and administered local anesthesia. Educated patients on proper dental hygiene, and performed excellent customer service as a cheerful and friendly dental hygienist.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Community and Group presentation
Presentation to grade K through High School
In Service to Teaching Staff and Faculty
PTA presentation to provide information to parents on all aspect of dental health to the local Private and Public Schools in Orange County
Health Fairs
Anaheim Chamber of Commerce
Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce
Church Functions and Community Outreach Programs for Seniors
Provided dental screening, hygiene services, and counseling to underprivileged members of the general public.
Provided dental education and demonstrations of correct brushing and flossing for the Community and Company sponsored events. (Ex: Annual Anaheim Health Fair, Pull a tooth day)
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