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Dental Hygienist Set Up

Location:
Decatur, GA, 30030
Posted:
July 01, 2023

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Jacqueline Holley

*** *** ***** **

Stockbridge, GA 30281

Cell: 770-***-****, Home 770-***-****

Email: adx005@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Dental Hygienist

QUALIFICATIONS:

More than 20 years of success as a clinician, providing productive and profitable dental hygiene services to patients of all different ages/backgrounds

Used Arestin, Oraqix, Vizilite oral cancer screening and antimicrobials

Assess dental conditions and needs of the patient using patient screening procedures including

medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting

Perform patient education (individual or group), consultations, soft tissue management, patient recall, prophy, scaling, root planning, gross debridement, curettage make impressions, and periodontal treatment

Administer fluoride and topical anesthetic agents

Input patient information, charting, and treatment into the computer

Expertise in identifying periodontal disease, utilizing Soft Tissue Management procedures, administering scaling and root planning, sealants, fluoride, placement of Arestin, using Oraqix for comfort, and implementing an effective maintenance protocol

Excellent written and verbal communications, including interpersonal relations, accountability, and teamwork

EXPERIENCE:

July 2020- Present Great Expression Conyers, GA

Dental Hygienist

Performed prophy, Scaling and root planning, treatment planning, periodontal charting, dental charting, gross debridement and curettage

Build hygiene schedule, make and confirm recall appointments.

Clean, set-up operatory and sterilize instrument

Apply fluoride, sealants, oraqix, and desensitizing agents

Patient education and OHI instruction

Take x-rays and interpret

October 2018-July 2020 Stonecrest Family Dentistry Lithonia, GA

Performed prophy, Scaling and root planning, treatment planning, periodontal charting, dental charting, gross debridement and curettage

Performed prophy, Scaling and root planning, treatment planning, periodontal charting, dental charting, gross debridement and curettage

Apply Fluoride, sealants and desensitizing agents and topical anesthetics agents

Clean, set-up operatory and sterilize instruments

June 2016- July 2018 Family Health Center Atlanta, GA

Dental Hygienist

Perform prophy, SRP, treatment planning, Periodontal charting, dental charting, gross debridement

Take x-rays

Make recall appointments

Clean and set-up operatory in timely manner

Supervise and train Dental hygiene students from Atlanta Technical College

Applies desensitizing agents and sealant materials

Administers topical anesthetic agents and administers topical anesthetic agents

Provides patient education appropriate to the patient’s needs and oral condition

Maintain dental recall system and refer patient to specialists for additional treatment

November 2009- August 2011 & October 2013- June 2016 DeKalb Health Department Five Locations-DeKalb County

Public Dental Hygienist

Performed prophy, SRP, treatment planning, do impressions, periodontal charting, dental charting, gross debridement and curettage

Patient Education for individual or groups( patients, staff, students and senior citizens)

Set-up health fair, dental screening, fluoride and sealant programs

Enter patient information, charting, and treatment into computer

Administer fluoride and topical anesthetic agents

Clean and set-up operatory

Clean dental prostheses, fixed and removable

2011-2013 Alliance Dental & Orthodontics- Atlanta, Duluth, Fayetteville, and Stockbridge, GA

Full-time Dental Hygienist – General Dentistry discontinued

Built dental hygiene program from the ground up

Preformed prophy, SRP, treatment planning, periodontal charting, dental charting. gross debridement,

curettage and fluoride varnish

Used arestin and oraqix

Digital x-rays

Call recall patients and schedule appointment

Enter patient information, charting, and treatment in computer

Clean and set up operatory

Clean dental prosthesis, fixed and removable

Make impression for whiting

August 2002- June 2008 Koolsmile- Decatur and Forest Park, GA

Lead Dental hygienist

Performed prophy, SRP, curettage, gross debridement, digital x-rays, fluoride varnish, patient education/ consultation, treatment planning, periodontal and dental charting

Order dental supplies, supervised dental assistant/ dental hygienist, prepared work schedule and employee evaluations

Oversee and monitor the day-to-day workflow of the dental assistants and hygienists.

Place purchasing orders and monitor usage of dental inventory.

Developed a new scheduling and work responsibility system that made it possible for three hygienists and three dental assistants to see 100+ patients per day.

Supervise all back office staff including scheduling, training, performance evaluations and holding staff accountable

Participate in monthly operational meetings

Participate in the hiring, selection and retention for back office staff

Office is paperless- entered patient information in computer

Awarded employee of year-2006

1999-2002 Dr. Nurani Decatur, GA

Dental hygienist- sold practice

Set-up soft tissue management program,

Performed prophy, SRP, sealants, digital x-rays, Casey, fluoride treatment, arestin, treatment planning, curettage, gross debridement, and bleaching

Soft dent software- scheduled appointment, handle patient payment( cash and credit card)

EDUCATION:

Clayton State University Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Morrow, GA

Troy University Master of Public Administration

License

GA Dental Hygiene License- Current

CPR certified- Current

References

Available upon request



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