Dental Hygienist

LAURETA ALA, RDH, BSDH

Email Address: *******@*****.***

Phone Number: 313-***-****

**** ********* • Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI August 2008- May 2011

¬ Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

• Wayne County Community College, Taylor, MI September 2006-May 2008

¬ Associate of Applied Science-Graduated with high honors

• ¬Licensure/Certifications

¬ Registered Dental Hygienist, MI licensure

¬ Local Anesthesia, Nitrous Oxide Analgesia, CPR Certifications

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM

University Of Michigan Clinical Rotations 2008- 2011

¬Dental Hygiene Student

• ¬School of Dentistry Patient Care Clinic; Experience utilizing Axium Practice Management software

• Specialty Clinical Rotations: Graduate Periodontics, Radiology, Pediatric Dentistry, Veterans Hospital, University of Michigan Hospital Dentistry

• Community Outreach Clinical Rotations: Hope Dental Clinic (Ypsilanti, MI), Community Dental Clinic (Baldwin, MI)

¬Tri County Dental Health Community Practicum Project May 2010-August 2010 ¬

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Evaluate patients’ oral health and keep records updated

• Provide patients with basic instruction in dental hygiene care

¬PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Michigan School of Dentistry Research Day February 2011

• ¬Researched and reviewed pub med articles/journals on Evidence-based dentistry

• Included a 15-item pen and paper survey sent to all general practices in Washtenaw County, Michigan

• To assess the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding evidence-based decision making among dental hygienists’ in private practice

• Present poster at School of Dentistry Research Day

• ¬Developed a PowerPoint presentation for Tri County Dental Health to reach public awareness to low income populations, data collection, and update referral information

¬PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/LEADERSHIP

Student American Dental Hygienists' Association, University of Michigan 2008-2011

Representative (2008-2010)

• Planned, organized, volunteered at educational events for members in Class of 2011

• Served as a member of the Executive Council

• Raise awareness for scholarships, events, and community outreach to classmates

• Participated in oral health community events including Boys and Girls Club and Give Kids a Smile Day

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