Cortney Posey
Jackson
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist with a proven track record at Heartland Dental, skilled in patient education and periodontal maintenance. Expert in utilizing Dentrix software for accurate record-keeping and enhancing patient rapport. Committed to improving oral health through personalized care and effective fluoride application, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
Dental Assistant
Jeffrey Coleman, DDS
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Education
Associates Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2019
Skills
- Patient education
- Dental radiographs
- Periodontal maintenance
- Sterilization techniques
- Fluoride application
- Patient rapport building
- Time management
- Periodontal therapy
- Sealant application
- Dentrix, Dexis, iTero software proficiency
Certification
Georgia board of dentistry license number
DH043863
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
09.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Jeffrey Coleman, DDS
04.2015 - 05.2017
Associates Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
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