RYAN LARSEN
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Sincere, patient-centered Dental Hygienist with a focus on managing dental phobias and patient education. Strong interest in building clientele through modern clinical expertise and assisted hygiene support. Builds quality relationships with patients, driving successful treatment outcomes by collaborating with team members to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Tartan Springs Dental Care
01.2025 - Current
- Perform thorough prophylaxis, gingivitis, periodontal maintenance and scaling and root planing dental cleanings.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Dental Assistant II
Plaza Midwood Dentistry
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed two-handed to six-handed chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
- Created dental impressions used for custom whitening trays, diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05.2024
Dental Assistant I Certification - Dental Assisting
The Charlotte Dental Assisting School
Charlotte, NC03.2020
Skills
- Local Anesthesia
- Phillips ZOOM! White Speed
- Oraqix Anesthetic
- VELscope Oral Screening
- Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation
- VideaAI
- ARESTIN
- ITero Intraoral Scanner
- vVardis Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus
- Dentrix Software
Certification
- North Carolina State Board Certification for Dental Hygiene, July 2024
- North Carolina State Board Certification for Local Anesthesia, July 2024
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Tartan Springs Dental Care
01.2025 - Current
Dental Assistant II
Plaza Midwood Dentistry
11.2020 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Central Piedmont Community College
Dental Assistant I Certification - Dental Assisting
The Charlotte Dental Assisting School
Awards
- Colgate S.T.A.R. Award, May 2024
- Star Volunteer gift by the Health Professions and Human Services Department Spring 2024.
Scholarships
North Carolina Dental Society Foundation’s Scholarship 2023-2024