Jane Smith
123 Home ST
Home City, ST 12345
123-456-7890 jane@email.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Dental Hygienist in a busy dental office where I can provide an excellent patient experience.
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Highly organized and efficient, punctual and friendly with excellent patient rapport
- 4 years of experience in a large practice, handling a high volume of patients on a daily basis
- Experienced in dealing with fearful patients as well as children, able to put patients at ease and ensure a pleasant experience for all patients
- Skilled with the most advanced technology in dental care
- Travelled to developing nations alongside dentist with the Dentists Without Borders group to provide dental care to those in need
- Bilingual English/Spanish
APPLICABLE SKILLS:
- Accurate creation and maintenance of patient charts
- Cleaning, polishing and performing basic check ups
- Dental radiography
- Instrument sterilization and tray setup, infection control measures
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental impressions
- Crowns, Bridges, Bonding and Sealants, Rubber Dams, Veneers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dental Hygienist/Assistant
Dental Office
Home City, ST
May 2006-present
- Take patient histories, create charts or update for existing patients
- Examinations, cleanings and polishing
- Preparing patients for dental procedures
- Taking dental x-rays and impressions
- Assisting on duty dentist with procedures
- Sterilizing and preparing instruments
- Office tasks including processing insurance claims, preparing estimates for patients on procedures, maintaining files, scheduling and confirming of appointments, check-in and check-out of patients and confirming insurance information and validity
Dental Hygienist
Dentists Without Borders
September-November 2009
- Travelled to developing nations to provide pro bono services
- Met with patients, discussed their needs and explained dental procedures
- Performed basic cleanings and exams on adults and children
- Assisted dentists with simple and complex dental procedures
- Taught large groups basic dental hygiene
EDUCATION:
Dental Hygienist Certification
City College, 2005