Dawn Ray
San Tan Valley
Summary
Dedicated dental hygienist with substantial experience at Sossaman Family Dental, specializing in anesthesia and laser treatments. Achieved significant improvements in patient retention by providing outstanding service and nurturing a cooperative team atmosphere. Proficient in mentoring colleagues and maintaining rigorous infection control standards, ensuring a safe and effective practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Sossaman Family Dental
Mesa
08.2024 - Current
- Correctly administered local anesthetic, and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and laser bacterial reduction.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting the mouth and gums.
- Improved patient retention rates by providing exceptional customer service during appointments.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Mentored junior hygienists, sharing best practices, and providing constructive feedback to improve their skills.
- Established a positive online reputation for the practice by encouraging satisfied patients to leave reviews and testimonials on various platforms.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Lead Dental Hygienist
Aquila Dental
Chandler
07.2018 - 08.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures, and answering questions with patience.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services, such as scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, prophylaxis and fluoride treatments.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
1300 S Country Club Dr #2, Mesa, AZ 8521007.2017
Skills
- Anesthesia certified
- Laser certified
- Nitrous oxide certified
- CPR/BLS certified
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Sossaman Family Dental
08.2024 - Current
Lead Dental Hygienist
Aquila Dental
07.2018 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
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