On my days off I like to spend time in my pottery studio creating beautiful things I also enjoy fishing with my husband
Michelle Schell
Tustin
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with expertise in root planning and scaling, ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and manage periodontal assessments effectively. Strong communicator dedicated to enhancing patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to ongoing professional development in dental practices.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Zenith Smiles
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient education regarding oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring cleanliness.
- Conducted oral screenings and recorded patient medical histories accurately.
- Utilized dental software to document procedures and update patient records efficiently.
- Engaged in ongoing training to stay current on best practices in dental hygiene.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Assessed periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Andrea Fortes
04.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Roberta Dornan DDS
02.1999 - 01.2022
Education
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-1991
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Periodontal assessment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Sealant application
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital radiographs
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Medical history review
- Dental disease management
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Periodontal treatment
Interests
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Zenith Smiles
06.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Andrea Fortes
04.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Roberta Dornan DDS
02.1999 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene
Cerritos College
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