Dental Hygienist Patient Care
Resume:
KAREN L. MANDUCHI
Albuquerque, NM
**********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
PATIENT CARE
Communicated and recorded patient’s vital signs, current full medical, and dental histories to dentists and staff which includes visible medical alerts for antibiotic prophylaxis, all allergies, diabetes, seizures, asthma, blood thinners and Fosamax contraindications
Took digital dental x-rays (FMX, Pano,4BW) as required
Performed oral cancer screening and recorded probe readings to detect periodontal disease and recessed gums to formulate an individualized treatment
plan for the level and type of cleaning needed. (Prophy, full mouth debridement, deep scaling and root planning
Cleaned calcareous deposits, accretions, stain, plaque, and granulation tissue from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments and ultrasonic cleaner
Educated patients by providing oral hygiene instructions, plaque control, postoperative instructions, treatment plan, scheduled recall appointments and provided reminders for follow-up dental hygiene visits
Charted and printed conditions of soft and hard tissue findings for diagnosis and treatment by dentist
Maintained dental equipment and sharpened and sterilized instruments
Worked an accelerated schedule with a dental hygiene assistant
Provided dental services in numerous environments and multidisciplinary settings, including psychiatric facilities, nursing homes, prisons and for the State of NM Sealant Program
MARKETING SKILLS AND PATIENT EDUCATION ON DENTAL PRODUCTS
Educate patients on the benefits of use of dental products and services:
oElectric toothbrushes
oBrush picks, floss picks, proxy brushes, rubber-tip stimulators
oIn-office fluoride treatments and take home fluoride
oWhitening
oNightguard and mouth guards
oOffice of choice mouth rinses
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Contract Dental Hygienist Feb 2017-present
Albuquerque, NM
La Familia Dental Santa Fe, NM June 2016-Jan 2017
Supervisor: Dale Jenkins 505-***-****
Villa Therese Catholic Clinic Santa Fe, NM Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Supervisor: Cathy Catanach 505-***-****
Maxim Government Healthcare Services Albuquerque, NM Contract Nov. 2014
Dr. James Anderson, DDS Albuquerque, NM Dec 2012 - Jul 2014
Supervisor: Dr. James Anderson 505-***-****
Dental Centers of America Santa Fe/Albuquerque, NM Jul 2006 – Dec 2012
Supervisor: Cisco Varella 505-***-****
Dr. Christopher Spier, DDS Santa Fe, NM Jan 2003 - Jul 2006
Supervisor: Dr. Chris Spier 505-***-****
ACC Dental Temporary Services Albuquerque, NM Dec 1992 - Jan 2002
Supervisor: Jenny Berger 505-***-****
DENTAL HYGIENIST VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mission of Mercy Farmington, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, NM 2011 – present
Villa Therese Clinic Santa Fe, NM June 2013 – 2014
Scalabrini Brothers Mission Tijuana, Mexico June 1992
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Eagle Soft, Dentrix
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM May 1992
Sealant, Anesthesia and X-Ray Certified, (including digital) Proficient in Intra-Oral Camera
Continuing Education Courses:
Oral Manifestations of Cancer
Treatment and Causes of Halitosis
Extensive Periodontal Disease
Nutritional counseling
Dental implants
Annual Training:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training (Adult, Child, First Aid
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training
Bilingual (Spanish)
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