Michelle Schrote
High Point
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist with clinical and academic experience delivering high-quality preventive and periodontal care. Skilled in advanced dental technologies including CBCT, digital radiography, and intraoral scanning. Proven ability to maintain high standards of patient care while supporting student competency in CODA-accredited programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist / Clinical Instructor
HPU Health
High Point
05.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care while supervising student clinicians in a dual-role academic clinic environment
- Deliver preventive and periodontal care while overseeing student treatment delivery
- Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and clinical protocols in accordance with CODA standards
- Support student learning during live patient care, reinforcing proper instrumentation, assessment, and clinical decision-making
- Assist in treatment planning and patient management within a teaching clinic model
- Utilize digital radiography, intraoral scanning, and advanced diagnostic tools in both patient care and instruction
Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor
High Point University
High Point
05.2025 - Current
- Supervise and mentor dental students in a CODA-accredited program
- Evaluate and grade student procedures using standardized competency-based rubrics
- Provide real-time clinical instruction to ensure 100% adherence to infection control and patient safety standards
- Deliver individualized feedback improving student competency in instrumentation, assessment, and patient management
- Participate in faculty calibration sessions to ensure consistent grading across instructors
- Guide students through treatment planning, case presentations, and evidence-based clinical decision-making
- Support student readiness for licensure exams through competency validation and remediation
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brandyberry & Associates
Thomasville
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Deliver preventive and periodontal care across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
- Perform comprehensive periodontal assessments supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Provide patient education resulting in improved home care compliance and periodontal stability
- Perform nonsurgical periodontal therapy (SRP) with measurable improvements in patient outcomes
- Utilize CBCT, digital radiography, and intraoral scanning in daily clinical workflows
- Maintain compliance with infection control, OSHA, and documentation standards
- Conduct caries and periodontal risk assessments to support individualized care plans
Dental Assistant II
Mango Dental
Greensboro
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted in operative procedures in a fast-paced general dentistry practice
- Exposed and processed radiographs with accuracy and patient safety focus
- Fabricated whitening trays and assisted with preventive and restorative procedures
- Improved operatory efficiency and patient flow
- Maintained sterilization protocols with full compliance
Dental Assistant II
University Dental Associates
High Point/Kernersville
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Supported high-volume patient care across multiple procedures daily
- Performed coronal polishing and assisted hygiene team to increase patient throughput
- Coordinated scheduling and patient flow to optimize productivity
- Maintained strict infection control and sterilization standards
- Assisted in exams and treatment plan discussions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Guilford Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Rutgers University
Skills
- Registered Dental Hygienist with clinical and academic experience delivering high-quality preventive and periodontal care Skilled in advanced dental technologies including CBCT, digital radiography, and intraoral scanning Proven ability to maintain high standards of patient care while supporting student competency in CODA-accredited programs
Awards
- Fountain Endowed Scholarship Recipient, 2022-2023
- GTCC Foundation Scholarship Recipient, 2015
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), North Carolina
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Local Anesthesia Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist / Clinical Instructor
HPU Health
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor
High Point University
05.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brandyberry & Associates
06.2023 - 04.2025
Dental Assistant II
Mango Dental
03.2019 - 07.2021
Dental Assistant II
University Dental Associates
08.2016 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Guilford Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Rutgers University