Marit Tollefsen
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Patient-focused and conscientious Dental Hygienist bringing 28 years of experience caring for patients in a comfortable and calm environment. Proficient in prophylaxis, dental radiography, and patient education. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with colleagues and patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Triunity Family Dental Centre
Winnipeg
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough dental cleanings and assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventative care techniques.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and treatment procedures as needed.
- Managed patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.
- Studied new and advanced dental hygiene methods and technology by completing continuing education coursework.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall patient experience in the clinic.
- Maintained sterilization protocols and infection control measures throughout procedures.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Edge Dental
Winnipeg, Manitoba
04.2007 - Current
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall patient experience in the clinic.
- Assisted dentists during examinations and treatment procedures as needed.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kenaston Dental Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
11.1997 - 12.2022
Education
Diploma in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB 09.1995 - 05.1997
Human Ecology Degree - Family Studies And Nutrition
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB 09.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
- CPR
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Periodontal charting
- Dental radiography
- Record management
- Treatment planning and scheduling
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Continuing education
- Dental instrument sterilization
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Familiar with Curve and Maxident software
- Oraqix anesthetics
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Triunity Family Dental Centre
08.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Edge Dental
04.2007 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kenaston Dental Centre
11.1997 - 12.2022
Diploma in Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
University of Manitoba
09.1995 - 05.1997
Human Ecology Degree - Family Studies And Nutrition
University of Manitoba
09.1986 - 05.1991