Elena Proctor
Canton
Summary
Compassionate Dental Hygienist with 20 years experience. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient education, preventive care management, and digital radiography. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring patient comfort and effectiveness of treatments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Daniel A. Hardy DDS
Sandy Springs
04.2008 - 02.2026
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and oral assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Assisted in developing personalized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Managed patient records and documentation accurately within dental software systems.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and clinical areas in compliance with regulations.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Ordered supplies needed for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
Dental Hygienist
Atlanta Dental Group
Atlanta
11.2007 - 03.2008
Dental Hygienist
Marsha Gordon DMD
Dunwoody
08.2006 - 11.2007
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA 09.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
- Dental Prophylaxis including SRP
- Periodontal maintenance
- Perio charting
- Treatment planning
- Radiographic imaging
- Sterilization protocols
- Dentrix and Dexis proficient
- Familiar with intraoral camera, Eaglesoft, Open Dental
- Use of Arestin and Oraqix
- Inventory management
- Scheduling appointments
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Daniel A. Hardy DDS
04.2008 - 02.2026
Dental Hygienist
Atlanta Dental Group
11.2007 - 03.2008
Dental Hygienist
Marsha Gordon DMD
08.2006 - 11.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Georgia Technical College
09.2003 - 06.2006