Nicole Childress
Mooresville
Summary
Seasoned dental hygiene professional with proven leadership at Guilford Technical Community College, fostering innovation and teamwork. Skilled in program administration and patient education, I excel in developing treatment plans and managing inventory. Passionate about enhancing oral health, I prioritize effective communication and relationship building to achieve exceptional patient care outcomes. Excel in problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills. Dependable and detail-oriented, I can manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Dental Hygiene Director April '24-Sept '24
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Conducted regular meetings with faculty to review progress on teaching initiatives.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Second-year clinic coordinator for the dental hygiene program August 2023-Present.
- Lead instructor for DEN 140, 141, 220, 221, 224, 230, and & 231.
- Assisted the dentist in teaching local anesthetic to students.
Lead Dental Hygienist
Lembo & Montgomery Cosmetic Dentistry
Mooresville
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Exposed diagnostic radiographs.
- Supervised the work of other hygienists in the office.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations at all times when handling patient information or data.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services, such as scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis and fluoride treatments.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop treatment plans for individual patients.
- Participated in continuing education seminars to stay current on best practices in the field.
- Administered local anesthetic to my patients and the dentists' patients.
- Placed sealants.
Dental Hygienist
Lakeshore Dentistry
Mooresville
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Exposed diagnostic radiographs.
- Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
- Performed scaling and root planing on patients.
- Placed sealants.
Dental Hygienist
Davidson Family Dental
Thomasville
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
- Exposed diagnostic radiographs.
- Performed scaling and root planing procedures to remove plaque/calculus from below the gum line.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Placed sealants.
Lead Dental Hygienist
University Dental Associates
Winston-Salem
06.2008 - 01.2015
- Exposed dental diagnostic radiographs.
- Supervised the work of other hygienists in the office.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Attended staff meetings to review policies and procedures within the office.
- Placed sealants.
- Implemented infection control procedures according to OSHA standards.
- Performed scaling & root planing procedures.
Education
Master of Arts - Adult Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05-2004
Diploma in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC07-1998
General Education
East Davidson High School
Thomasville, NC06-1994
Skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Effective leader
- Inventory management
- Program administration
- Project management
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Communication skills
- Goal setting
- Team building
- Dental software proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Interim dental hygiene director April 2024-September 2024 at Guilford Technical Community College.
Certification
- Registered dental hygienist 2004
Timeline
Interim Dental Hygiene Director April '24-Sept '24
Guilford Technical Community College
06.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Hygienist
Lembo & Montgomery Cosmetic Dentistry
05.2020 - 06.2023
Dental Hygienist
Lakeshore Dentistry
04.2019 - 04.2020
Dental Hygienist
Davidson Family Dental
01.2015 - 01.2018
Lead Dental Hygienist
University Dental Associates
06.2008 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Adult Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Guilford Technical Community College
Diploma in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Central Piedmont Community College
General Education
East Davidson High School
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