Carol Atkins
Belmont
Summary
Knowledgeable Dental Hygienist with solid foundation in patient care and oral health maintenance. Provided effective preventative treatments and patient education to improve dental hygiene. Demonstrated proficiency in scaling, polishing, and using radiographic equipment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Stowe Point Dental Care
01.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Mark E. Taylor
02.2004 - 01.2020
- Full time hygienist treating 8-9 patients daily, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning and explanation, executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment and scheduling follow up appointments
- Evaluate clinical findings medical history and previous dental records and integrating the information into a plan for the excellent dental hygiene
- 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.
- 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.
Education
A.S. - Dental Hygeine
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNTIY COLLEGE
Charlotte, NC05.1999
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Dexis software
- Scanx equipment
- Intra-Oral camera
- Soft tissue management
- Ka-Vo Diagnodent
- Prevention methods
- Topical fluoride
- Whitening procedures/Zoom
- Periodontal evaluation
- Periodontal treatment
- Periodontal charting
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Scaling
- Root planing
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Dentrix software proficiency
- OSHA and infection control adherence
- Patient relationship building
- Dental instrument sterilization
Certification
Lic #06225, NC
Lic #11830 SC
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Stowe Point Dental Care
01.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Mark E. Taylor
02.2004 - 01.2020
A.S. - Dental Hygeine
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNTIY COLLEGE
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