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Cassidy Arnold

La Grange

Summary

I have worked in the dental field for almost 7 years now and I am ready to start my new journey as a Registered Dental Hygienist! I have been a Dental Technician in the Army National Guard for 7 years and worked as a Dental Assistant for 3 years while taking my pre-requisite's for Dental Hygiene. I attended the University of Louisville's Dental Hygiene program form August of 2023 and i will graduate in May of 2025. I love my job, this is my passion and I am ready to tackle anything that comes my way!

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Technician

Army National Gaurd
Frankfort
06.2018 - Current
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.

Dental Assistant

Distler Family Dentistry
Louisville
11.2018 - 08.2023
  • Processed digital images using specialized computer software programs.
  • Ensured proper sterilization of instruments between uses.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Trained new employees on the correct use of scanners, imaging software programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Louisville School of Dentistry
Louisville
05-2025

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY
05-2023

Skills

  • Oral health assessment
  • Patient education
  • Dental radiography
  • Infection control
  • Dental prophylaxis
  • Stain removal
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Anesthetic administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Dental charting
  • Radiographic interpretation
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Sealant application
  • Periodontal maintenance
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Oral impressions
  • Dental material knowledge
  • Organizational skills
  • Documenting patient history
  • Verbal and written communication
  • 7 years of experience

Certification

  • Registered Dental Hygienist
  • Radiology Certified
  • Local Anesthesia. Certified
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified
  • Sealant placement
  • Scanner Impressions

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Distler Family Dentistry
11.2018 - 08.2023

Dental Technician

Army National Gaurd
06.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Jefferson Community And Technical College

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