Lauren Davies
Apple Valley
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with over 3 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Ash Dason
04.2021 - Current
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Tailored patient education material to address specific oral health concerns and promote preventive care.
- Executed detailed patient charting to track progress and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in reduction of dental anxieties through compassionate communication and patient education.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Contributed to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Counseled patients on nutritional choices impacting their oral health while developing customized dietary recommendations based on individual needs.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Administered local anesthesia as needed for dental procedures, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Education
Associated - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA07.2020
Skills
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix, Oryx and Eaglesoft- software proficiency
- Patient education
Certification
CPR
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- HIPAA Compliance Training Certificate- U.S Department of Health & Human Services.
Additional Information
Taking courses to learn Spanish
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Ash Dason
04.2021 - Current
Associated - Dental Hygiene
Concorde Career College
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