Alexey Potapov, RDH

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Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

773-***-****; ad3ves@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position of Dental Hygienist in a well-established practice. Registered licensed DH, experienced at multiple reputable practices, compassionate and empathetic, patient care oriented, well organized team player, flexible with days and hours, including weekends.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Dental Hygienist

December 2023 to February 2026

BLS (CPR+AED) Certification

November 2023 to November 2025

Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry – Russia September 1992 to July 1997

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dental Hygienist - Dea Family Dentistry - Boynton Beach, FL February 2024 – current

Prophy and SRP cleanings by using cavitron and hand scalers Periodontal assessment and charting

Medical history reviewing and completing

X-rays: FMX, BW, PA’s

Motivate patients for better home oral care

Sterilization and infection control

Dental Hygienist - Canadian Center of Innovative Dentistry - Moscow August 2018 to September 2022

Carried out dental hygiene for precise initial dental assessment. Provided cleaning of implant-supported prosthesis with special instruments. Office whitening procedures such as Zoom and Luma cool. Non-invasive and supportive therapy of periodontal disease. Clinical instructor for dental hygienists - “Guided Biofilm Therapy Course” incl. lectures and hand-on training

Assessed the progression of bone loss by CBCT and X-rays reading, probing, and clinical attachment loss calculation.

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) by EMS.

Dental Hygienist - Anatomy of Smile - Moscow

September 2009 to August 2018

Identified risk factors of periodontal disease and bone loss. Assessed early stages of gingival recession.

Provided all variety of dental hygiene procedures using Cavitron, piezo and hand scalers, and Prophyflex by KaVo.

Collaborated with dental team members (prosthodontists, orthodontists, and periodontists)

Prophylactic treatment of tooth decay by applying fluoride vanish and sealants. Educated patients effective home care measures.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Conducting initial dental assessment with my comprehensive knowledge of oral health related conditions with a strong attention to detail.

• Gentle instrumentation and optimal removal of plaque, tartar, calculus, and bacteria above and below the gum line.

• Utilize Cavitron, piezo, hand scalers, low-speed hand piece, airflow by EMS and prophyflex by KaVo.

• Infection control/aseptic technique.

• Digital X-rays and dental impressions (if needed).

• Periodontal disease treatment with Arestin.

• Instruct proper home care techniques, specifically crafted for each patient.

• Collaborative team player, excellent communication skills/anxiety management. ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Fluent in Russian

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