RDH Resume
Resume:
Jakia Poythress
Apt ***
Atlanta, GA 30319
**************@*****.***
Objective
Licensed Dental Hygienist seeking a demanding position with a private practice dental office. Strong interpersonal and patient relation proficiency with manual dexterity and tactile skills.
Education
May 2008 Clayton State University Morrow, GA
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Outstanding Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Award
December 2000 Savannah State University Savannah , GA
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List
Professional experience
June 2008- Present Brighten Your Smile Dentistry Smyrna , GA
Registered Dental Hygienist (Part-Time)
Provide dental health education
Perform soft tissue management
Perform oral health screening procedures, including assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, taking blood pressure and pulse and dental radiographs
Demonstrate and provide oral hygiene instruction
Removal of calculus and plaque through; subgingival and supragingival scaling, scaling and root planing, debridement and prophylaxis polishing
Application of medicaments such as Arestin and Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Apply preventive materials such as fluoride and sealants
Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Perform documentation and office management activities using Dentrix and Dental Vision software
June 2008- Present Kool Smiles Atlanta , GA
Registered Dental Hygienist (PRN/As needed)
Provide preventive dental care
Perform soft tissue management
Perform oral health screening procedures, including assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting, taking blood pressure and pulse and dental radiographs
Demonstrate and provide oral hygiene instruction
Remove calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth
Apply preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Counsel patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
Perform documentation and office management activities using Dentrix software
August 2006- May 2008 Clayton State Dental Hygiene Clinic Morrow, GA
Dental Hygiene Internship
Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
Exposed and developed dental radiographs
Removed calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the teeth
Applied preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Provided patient appropriate oral hygiene instruction
Counseled patients on good nutrition and oral health
Made impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
April 2002-Dec.2007 Target Pharmacy Atlanta , GA
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Stocked and inventoried prescription and over-the-counter medications
Maintained written or computerized patient medication records
Counted and dispensed medications into dispensing containers
Typed prescription labels
Prepared insurance claim forms
Managed the intake of payments
Dental Hygiene Externships
· Good Samaritan, Atlanta , GA 2007-2008
· Veteran’s Administration, Atlanta , GA 2008
· Georgia Regional, Atlanta , GA 2008
· Whiteford Elementary, Atlanta , GA 2007-2008
· Clayton Health Department, Morrow, GA 2007
· Clayton State Dental Hygiene Perio Clinic, Morrow, GA 2008
Continuing Education
· Basic Concepts of Dental Practice Management, 2008
· Maintaining Proper Dental Records, 2008
· The Dental Staff’s Management of Dental Emergencies, 2007
· OSHA Regulation, 2007
· Arestin Therapy, 2007
Volunteer Experience
· Central Presbyterian Advocacy Center 2008,- Dental Hygiene Educator to the Homeless
· Hinman 2007,2008 – Product Distributor
· Congressman Scott’s Annual Health Fair 2007- Oral Health Screener
· MLK Oral Health Awareness 2008– Oral Health Screener
· American Dental Hygiene Association Annual Session 2007- Student Poster Co-Presentation
· Georgia Dental Hygiene Association Annual Session 2007– Student Poster Co-Presentation
· Meharry Medical College 1998- Intern
· Meharry Readiness Enrichment Pre-School 1998- Mentor
· Greenbriar Children’s Home 1999-2001- Tutor, Mentor
Honors and Awards
Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society 2008, Outstanding Dental Hygiene Student 2008, Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students 2006-2007 & 2007-2008, Emile T. Fisher Scholarship 2007, Golden Key International Honor Society, Littleton Davis Scholarship Recipient, 2007, Jr.
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