Kenda Wavra
Chandler
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Onsite Dental
01.2025 - Current
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and other oral care needs.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Organize patient charts, making sure prior treatment is accurate
- OSHA compliance officer
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
Dental Hygienist
Forest Park Dental Studio
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and other oral care needs.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Assessment of patients’ oral health conditions
- Preparation of dental charts/medical history
- Treatment planning for doctors
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services
- Counseling patients about nutrition, tobacco and oral health
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Confirming appointments/following up with patients
- Applying preventive materials
Dental Hygienist
Hilltop Smiles Dentistry And Orthodontics
06.2016 - 11.2023
- Assess patients oral health
- Preparation of dental charts/medical history
- Treatment planning for doctors
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services
- Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening (Velscope, oral DNA testing)
- Counseling patients about nutrition, tobacco and oral health
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Opened and closed facility
- Checking patients in and out
- Confirming appointments/following up with patients
- Assisting doctors when needed
- Applying preventive materials (e.g, sealants, fluorides, silver diamine fluoride)
- Use anesthetic for patients as needed (hygiene & doctors)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oregon Tech
Salem, OR03-2015
Skills
- Well-organized, self-motivated individual who works exceptionally well with others
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Quick Learner
- Adept at Error Rectification
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Medical office administration
- Medical billing and coding
- EPIC proficient
- Medical records management
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Onsite Dental
01.2025 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Forest Park Dental Studio
10.2023 - 01.2025
Dental Hygienist
Hilltop Smiles Dentistry And Orthodontics
06.2016 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Oregon Tech
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