Karen Swain
Mesa
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist bringing 27 years of experience caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Expert in all areas of dental hygiene treatment and documentation. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with patients and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Provinces Dental Care
Chandler
01.2005 - Current
- Provided comprehensive dental cleanings and preventive care, periodontal scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance procedures.
- Documented patient treatment plans and progress in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and proper dental care techniques.
- Maintained and sterilized dental instruments in accordance with safety standards.
- Worked with dentist to co diagnose and document patient treatment needs.
- Take and analyze digit radiographs.
- Proficiency with Dentrix documentation and scheduling.
- Use of iTero scanning equipment.
- Administration of local anesthesia.
Dental Hygienist
Wayne LeSueur
Tempe
08.2001 - 01.2005
- Provided comprehensive dental cleanings and periodontal treatment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and proper dental care techniques.
- Radiographs, documentation, local anesthesia and scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oregon Health And Sciences University
Portland, OR 08.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
- 27 years of clinical experience
- Local anesthesia certified
- Dentrix proficiency
- iTero scanner knowledge
- Dexis digital radiographs
- Ability to develop strong rapport with patients to help them feel comfortable, heard and well informed about procedures and treatment needs
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Provinces Dental Care
01.2005 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Wayne LeSueur
08.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oregon Health And Sciences University
08.1997 - 06.1999