OBJECTIVE

Stable, full-time position with small- to medium-sized dental practice in patient-oriented environment.

DENTAL HYGIENIST QUALIFICATIONS

• Organized and dedicated professional with 3 ½ years of combined education and experience in the dental field.
• Possess excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills, as well as all of the certifications, training, and hands-on experience necessary to become a valuable asset to any dental care provider.
• Positive, motivated, and productive individual offering strong work ethic and patient- / quality-focused customer service skills.

APPLICABLE SKILLS

• Chair-side Assistance, Charting/Patient History, Radiography
• Business Office Administration, Instrument Sterilization
• Infection Control Procedures, Instrument Tray Setup
• Coronal Polishing, Diagnostic Casts, Crowns and Bridges
• Boding and Sealants, Rubber Dam Replacement
• Cements and Impressions, Restorative/Preventative Dentistry

DENTAL HYGIENIST EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Dental World
DENTAL HYGENIST/DENTAL ASSISTANT, 2006 - present

• Maintain responsibility for providing patients with highest levels of quality and service in a fast-paced dental office.
• Take and process radiographs, utilizing bisecting and paralleling techniques.
• Sterilize instruments and perform aseptic procedures, assisting in restorative and preventative procedures.
• Assist at chair-side, and aid patients in treatment plans.
• Business office responsibilities include: using Patterson Eaglesoft and other applications to code and process claims, and update patients' electronic records; insurance information verification and supply requisitions; appointment scheduling and patient check-in /check-out; initial patient consultation

INDEPENDENT COSMETOLOGIST, 2005 - 2006

• Provided services to clients in need of style, beauty, barber, and skin care.
• Consistently maintain high level of customer service and satisfaction, providing quality services that ensures repeat business and word of mouth advertising.

Unisex Salon
ASSISTANT MANAGER, 2/1999 - 7/2004

• Developed and maintained stylist/barber schedules, answered phones, and scheduled/cancelled appointments.
• Efficiently handled walk-in clientele.
• Performed opening and closing procedures, maintained daily logs and payment records, and managed supply and equipment inventories.

RELATED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Graduate - Dental Assistant Program - 2006

• Advanced Career Training - Atlanta, GA
• Maintained 3.8 GPA - Received Perfect Attendance Award - Dean's List Recipient

Certificates earned include: Radiology, HIPPA Training, CPR