Summary
Overview
Skills
Work History
Education
Timeline
Melissa Estes

Melissa Estes

Cumming

Summary

Detail focused dental hygienist with 27 years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Strong ability to build lasting relationships with patients by establishing rapport and ensuring comfort throughout procedures.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Skills

  • Preventive care
  • Digital radiographs
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Fluoride application
  • Soft tissue management
  • Root planning and scaling expertise
  • Ultrasonic scaling
  • Patient relations
  • Dentrix software proficiency

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cumming Dental Associates
Cumming
07.1998 - Current
  • Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
  • Took dental images and X-rays with standard units as well as Nomad equipment to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand and ultrasonic instruments after applying Oraqix.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with hygienists as needed.
  • Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication.
  • I have been providing care for most of my patients for over 20 years, and I believe many would follow me to a new practice.

Education

Associates Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Lanier Technical College, Oakwood, GA
09.1995 - 05.1998

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, GA
09.1994 - 05.1995

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist - Cumming Dental Associates
07.1998 - Current
Lanier Technical College - Associates Of Applied Science , Dental Hygiene
09.1995 - 05.1998
University of North Georgia - ,
09.1994 - 05.1995
Melissa Estes