Melissa Rodillo
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with experience in patient assessment and preventive care. Responsibilities included obtaining medical histories, maintaining accurate treatment records using ClearDent, and performing periodontal charting and radiographs. Ensured adherence to infection control protocols while educating patients on oral health practices. Developed strong patient relationships through effective communication and scheduled follow-up appointments to enhance continuity of care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental image North
Winnipeg, Manitoba
06.2014 - Current
- Obtained medical histories from new patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing ClearDent
- Has knowledge of Eaglesoft
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
- Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
- Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
- Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits
- Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Image North
Winnipeg , Manitoba
11.2007 - 06.2014
- Organized lab cases for dentists by tracking progress throughout production cycle until delivery back to practice.
- Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions for study models.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment in accordance with established protocols.
- Greeted incoming patients, and scheduled appointments.
- Prepared trays of instruments for dental procedures.
- Set up operatories with appropriate instruments for each procedure prior to patient arrival.
- Obtained informed consent forms from patients prior to performing any treatment procedure.
- Provided chairside assistance during dental procedures as needed.
Education
Dental Hygiene
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, None06-2014
Dental Assisting
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, None06-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Charting accuracy
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- ClearDent software
- Eaglesoft software
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Continuing education
- Relationship building
- Patient relationship building
- Preventive oral health education
Certification
- CPR Certified October 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental image North
06.2014 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Image North
11.2007 - 06.2014
Dental Hygiene
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Dental Assisting
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology