Amanda Woodruff
Royersford,PA
Summary
Passionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist with almost 6 years of experience. Expert at performing dental prophylaxis, periodontal treatment, and administering local anesthetics. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations from check in to check out. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Reardon Dental
05.2019 - Current
- Scaled patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs using Dexis software and provided to the dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix software.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing, and other preventive care.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as Arestin and irrigation.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders, and verifying receipt of items.
- Managed hygienist schedules with calendaring software to maintain steady patient flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Eastern International College
Belleville04-2021
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05-2019
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis and periodontal treatment
- Instrument sterilization
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Digital radiography
- Dental charting
- Dentrix & Dexis software expertise
- Fluoride and sealant application
- Oral cancer screening
- Local & topical anesthesia administration
- Manage hygiene schedules and ordering
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- HIPAA Compliance Training Certificate- U.S Department of Health & Human Services.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry.
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Reardon Dental
05.2019 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- HIPAA Compliance Training Certificate- U.S Department of Health & Human Services.
- Local Anesthesia Certification - Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry.
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Eastern International College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Montgomery County Community College
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