Heather Dunagan
Lexington
Summary
Passionate Dental Hygienist with 14 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, scaling, root planning, and subgingival curretage. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues. Skilled in developing oral health programs and patient education programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Daniel Steckler
12.2011 - Current
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and general oral health.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in (Dentrix).
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning, and subgingival curettage to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)standards for clinical and laboratory dental operations including the testing of water quality.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Experience taking alginate impressions for any purpose other than permanent restorations.
- Holding and removal of impression material after placement in the patient's mouth by the Dentist.
- Removal of excess cement from the surfaces of the teeth, sulcular irrigation with antimicrobial agents if prescribed by dentist.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Application of topical fluorides including varnishes.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Performs routine maintenance of equipment including suction traps and water lines.
- Recognizes patient signs of physical distress and monitors the patient's condition during treatment.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Glen Sutherland
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and general oral hygiene education.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in (Eaglesoft).
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Correctly administered adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygien
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Washington State University
Spokane, WA12-2001
Skills
- Medical office administration
- Periodontal treatment
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Tooth whitening
- Dental charting
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Nutrition counseling
- Fluoride application
- Periodontal evaluation
- Soft tissue management
- Patient safety proficiency
- Dental disease management
- Dental impressions
- Dental disease treatment
- Preventive oral health education
- Preventive dentistry
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Daniel Steckler
12.2011 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Glen Sutherland
09.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Dental Hygien
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Washington State University
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