Lauren Jaeger
Quail Valley
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with 8+ years of clinical experience and a Master’s in Public Health. Passionate about advancing oral health equity, preventive care, and public health education. Seeking to expand into roles that integrate dental hygiene expertise with community health impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
PDS Healthcare
Menifee
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning.
- Sterilized dental instruments before each procedure according to infection control protocols.
- Recognized warning signs of serious conditions such as cancer or diabetes through clinical observations.
- Periodontal Therapy & Preventive Care
- Oral-Systemic Health Education
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
- Applied fluoride treatments to protect teeth against cavities.
- Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Used suction hoses and saliva ejectors to keep work area dry during procedures.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Examined mouth for sores or lesions that may indicate a need for further evaluation.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Public Health Program Development
- Patient Communication & Rapport
- HIPAA Compliance & Charting (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Epic)
- Community Outreach & Health Promotion
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
West Coast University
Dallas, Tx 03-2019
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA05-2017
Skills
- Periodontal therapy
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Electronic record management
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
PDS Healthcare
05.2017 - Current
Master of Public Health - Public Health
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
West Coast University