Christina Rice Bennett
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Highly motivated, empathetic ,and detail oriented dental hygienist with 29 years experience. Passionate about the dental profession, and eager to learn new technologies and skills to provide the highest standard of care for patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr.Earlene Greene DMD PSC
07.2016 - Current
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Performed routine prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance procedures
- Exposed dental radiographs
- Sharpened and maintained dental hygiene instruments
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr.Robert Warring
01.1995 - 08.2023
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Sharpened and maintained dental hygiene instruments
- Administered local anesthesia
- Performed scaling and root planing procedures
Dental Hygienist
Dr.Brent Pursifull DMD
08.1994 - 12.1994
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Exposed, developed, and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lexington Community College
Lexington, KY05.1994
Dental Hygiene
Pensacola Junior College
Skills
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Patient Management
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Scaling and root planing
- Active Listening
- Patient Education
- Team player
- Instrument sharpening
Certification
- Kentucky Dental Hygiene License
- CPR Certification
- General Supervision
- Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Adminestration
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr.Earlene Greene DMD PSC
07.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr.Robert Warring
01.1995 - 08.2023
Dental Hygienist
Dr.Brent Pursifull DMD
08.1994 - 12.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Lexington Community College
Dental Hygiene
Pensacola Junior College
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