Heidi Taylor
Woodstock
Summary
Proficient Dental Hygienist with over 15 years of experience in general dentistry, including prophylaxis and oral disease treatment. Accomplished in educating patients on oral hygiene and wellness with focus on disease prevention.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing. .
- Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing dental cleaning services.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hurt Family Dentistry
05.2008 - 05.2022
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Performed Zoom chairside whitening procedures
Registered Dental Hygienist
Care Connect Family Dentistry
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Managed dental records and entered information using EClinicalWorks to keep important patient information on file.
- Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Darton College
Albany, GA05.2008
Skills
- Tooth whitening
- Periodontal treatment
- Stain removal
- Fluoride application
- Dental radiography
- Great communication skills
- Experience with Dentrix, Dexis and Eaglesoft software
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Digital Radiographs
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Fluoride Application
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Sealant Application
- Treatment Planning
- Infection Control
- Intra-Oral Camera Operations
- Antibiotic Treatment Administration
- Tooth Whitening
- Oraqix Anesthetic Expertise
- Oral ID
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
06.2022 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Care Connect Family Dentistry
09.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hurt Family Dentistry
05.2008 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Darton College
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