It's me, hi, I'm the hygienist, it's me!
I have been working full-time as a dental hygienist for nearly fifteen years. Although most of that time has been spent in permanent positions, I have also done my fair share of temping over the years. I find that I often thrive in chaos, and revel in the peaceful moments in between.
I enjoy administering local anesthesia and I am highly skilled in the treatment of periodontal disease. If there are any patients scheduled for SRP while I am on assignment with your office, I would be happy to complete their treatment, as long as you are comfortable with me doing so.
Having spent a decade in customer service prior to my return to college, I am well equipped to handle difficult patients and those resistant to treatment. I view every encounter as an opportunity to build a relationship and provide my patients with the knowledge and appreciation needed for the best possible outcome. I treat every patient like an old friend and often hear comments like “well, that was surprisingly fun!”
I am thankful for each opportunity I have been given, and I have learned a great deal from each position I have held. I am excited about this new chapter of my career and look forward to establishing myself as your favorite temporary dental hygienist!
RESUMÉ
EDUCATION
Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL — AAS, May 2010
HONORS
Hu Friedy Golden Scaler Award Recipient, 2010
EXPERIENCE
Dental Hygienist, Multiple Offices (see below) — June 2010 - Present
- Deliver comprehensive and compassionate care to all patients
- Review patient health histories
- Perform oral cancer screenings and oral health assessments
- Complete and update dental charting as necessary
- Expose and interpret radiographs
- Take intraoral pictures and review with patient
- Perform routine adult and child prophylaxes
- Provide preventative services including pit and fissure sealants, and fluoride treatments
- Perform scaling and root planing
- Obtain probing depths for periodontal charting
- Perform periodontal maintenance procedures
- Place Arestin and other medicaments when appropriate
- Provide appropriate home care instructions; educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
- Treatment plan necessary dental procedures at the direction of supervising dentist
- Educate patients regarding necessary dental treatment such as fillings, crowns, extractions, endodontic treatment, etc
- Review insurance benefits with patient; make appropriate financial arrangements where applicable
- Schedule hygiene recall and operative appointments
- Administer local anesthesia for dental hygiene and operative procedures
- Administer nitrous oxide
Dental Hygienist, Arbor Dental Group; Westminster, CO — March 2021 - November 2024
Dental Hygienist, West County Dental; St Louis, MO — April 2019 - November 2020
Dental Hygienist, Summit Dental Group; Fort Wayne, IN — July 2017 - April 2019
Dental Hygienist, Afdent; Fort Wayne, IN — May 2013 - July 2017
Dental Hygienist, Paul Anderson Dental, PC; Peoria, IL — April 2011 - April 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
September 2020 - Present
Dental Hygiene License
State of Colorado
January 2021 - Present
Local Anesthesia License
State of Colorado
April 2024 - April 2026
Basic Life Support / CPR
American Heart Association
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE
March 2024 - March 2025
Allied Health Professional Liability Insurance
Proliability