LaKita Patterson- Ross
Gastonia
Summary
Enthusiastic Registered Dental Hygienist with 29yrs of clinical experience dedicated in providing excellent care for each patient and helping patients to gain optimal dental health. Ambitious and excited to embrace new challenges at a practice that is also dedicated to contributing to the pa overall success in lifelong dental health.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gastonia Family Dentistry/ Carolinas Dentist
Gastonia
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and oral health evaluations, enhancing treatment planning and improving patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention strategies, fostering a proactive approach to dental hygiene.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Fill-In
Charlotte
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with dental professionals to optimize treatment processes, leading to increased operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Valerie Waddell, D.D.S.
Gastonia
05.2012 - 01.2023
- Full-time Dental Hygienist treating eight patients daily.
- Assess and evaluate patient's medical history, radiographs and clinical presentations to develop an individualized treatment plan.
- Encourage patients to manage and maintain oral health through home care instructions, encouraging dental aids and build importance of preventative care.
- Proficient in Eaglesoft, Open Dental and Dentrix.
- Implemented effective dental hygiene protocols, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and improving patient care standards.
- Educated patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention strategies, fostering a proactive approach to dental hygiene.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and oral health evaluations, enhancing treatment planning and improving patient outcomes.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Will Kelly, D.D.S.
Gastonia
06.2007 - 04.2012
- Part-time Dental Hygienist treating eight patients daily.
- Assessment of patient's clinical findings to implement and execute soft tissue management treatment plan.
- Performed sulcular irrigation using Peridex and subgingival mediciments as needed.
- Educate and instruct patients on oral hygiene and home care activities using appropriate modalities.
Education
Associates in Applied Science Degree - Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, N.C.Skills
- Digital Radiographs/Intraoral camera
- Eaglesoft, Open Dental & Dentrix
- Soft tissue management
- Zoom in-office whitening
- Arestin placement
- ITero Scanner
- Oral Prophylaxis
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Preventive dental care
- Patient education
- Proactive hygiene strategies
- Alginate Impressions/Models
- Sealants
Languages
English
References
- Savannah Smith, Office Manager/Dr. Valerie Waddell, (757)971-1267
- Yenifer Rodriguez, RDH/Dr. Bruce Miller, (718)288-1118
- Nicole Vercher, Office Manager/Friendly Dental, (980) 251-0094
Personal Information
Title: Dental Hygienist
Certifications Courses
- First Aid CPR-AED-Current
- OSHA & HIPPA course-Current
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gastonia Family Dentistry/ Carolinas Dentist
09.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Fill-In
10.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Valerie Waddell, D.D.S.
05.2012 - 01.2023
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Will Kelly, D.D.S.
06.2007 - 04.2012
Associates in Applied Science Degree - Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College