Jayna Krmpotic RDH
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Summary
Quick-learning Dental Hygienist, with attention to detail and strong foundation in patient focused care. Motivated to build a career in dentistry to help patients improve oral health, as well as overall wellness. Team-oriented, with success in building positive relationships and rapport with patients, and co-workers. Passionate about educating patients on oral health, with a focus on disease prevention.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Gateway Dental
North Bay, ON
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Manage and treat 7-8 patients daily
- Proficiency in using iTero scanner to scan patients' mouths for Invisalign, NGs, and for OHE use.
- Utilized SDF to help arrest decay on patients.
- Placed several sealants on very young clients to help prevent decay.
- Responsible for completing referrals for patients, if necessary.
- Administered fluoride varnish post-scale on clients to prevent decay in high caries risk patients.
- Applied Cetacaine to help with client comfort for those who have gingival sensitivity throughout scaling.
- Regularly completed thorough, full perio exams on patients.
- Accurately charted previous restorations and conditions on odontogram using Dentrix, as well as effectively making and sequencing tx plans based on DDS diagnosis.
- Responsible for booking patients back for next hygiene appointments, discussing, and recommending different scaling intervals based on patients' needs.
- Helping both dentists when needed with their procedures, i.e., crown preps, crown inserts, RCT, restorations, as well as Invisalign.
- Effectively communicated and explained to patients different procedures, as well as the risks and benefits, using both my knowledge in dental hygiene and my experiences assisting.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care at each visit.
Temp Dental Hygienist
North Bay Family Dentistry
North Bay, ON
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Available upon short notice to provide dental hygiene care to patients
- ability to learn quick and adapt to environment
- conducted perio records, completed scaling, exposed x-rays, review OHE with patients, and complete thorough intra/extra oral exams
- worked with different DDS depending on the day
Dental Hygienist & Assistant
Dynamic Dentistry
North Bay, ON
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Built upon my dental hygiene skills and knowledge through working in a more fast paced environment
- Learned how to be more efficient through effectively planning my day, and using time management to stay organized during hygiene appointments
- Polished using prophy jet or RCP
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays using digital sensors.
- Learned new skills through being trained as an assistant - helping DDS with restorations, extractions, RCT, impressions etc.
- Conducted intra oral/extra oral exam and brought areas of concern to DDS.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Cleardent to keep important patient information on file.
- Provided care for patients ranging from 3- 90 years old, including those with physical & developmental disabilities
- Saw patients ranging from mild - severe periodontitis.
- Continued to uphold the standard of client focused care
Dental Hygiene Assistant/Office Floater
North Bay Family Dentistry
North Bay, ON
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments according to Public Health Unit standards.
- Aided dental hygienists by charting periodontal records, & entered other patient information using Abeldent to keep important patient details on file.
- Prepared and tore down treatment rooms and operatories for DDS and Dental Hygienist. Monitored supplies in operatories needed for dental procedures, and ensured they were always stocked.
- Answered phones, and performed COVID-19 screening for patients.
- Addressed patients' concerns, and complaints with understanding and empathy. Effectively communicated this to Dental Hygienist and DDS.
- Scanned, processed, mounted, and labeled x-rays exposed by Dental Hygienist
Education
Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON06.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Scollard Hall
North Bay, ON06.2020
Skills
- First Aid (BLS) and CPR (HCP) certified
- Proficient in Dentrix, Abeldent, Cleardent
- Trauma & violence informed care (TVIC) training
- Caring and Compassionate
- Experienced with both Cavitron & Piezo
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Continuous Improvement & learning
- Attention to Detail
- PSP radiograph & digital radiograph experience
- Honest and Ethical
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Gateway Dental
10.2023 - 12.2024
Temp Dental Hygienist
North Bay Family Dentistry
09.2023 - 09.2023
Dental Hygienist & Assistant
Dynamic Dentistry
06.2023 - 09.2023
Dental Hygiene Assistant/Office Floater
North Bay Family Dentistry
05.2021 - 08.2022
Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Scollard Hall
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