Dental hygienist with extensive experience in preventive care strategies, grant writing, and dental insurance billing. Founded a non-profit to enhance K-12 dental hygiene access, ensuring high standards in infection control and patient education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health - Registered Dental Hygienist
U.P. Superior Smiles
Sault Ste Marie
11.2021 - 10.2025
Founded and assessed non-profit dental hygiene organization to enhance K-12 preventive care access.
Conducted comprehensive dental assessments and accurately documented findings in patient records.
Instructed patients on effective oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies to improve health outcomes.
Customized prophylactic treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
Assessed patient needs for additional dental intervention and coordinated referrals to specialists.
Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols throughout all treatments.
Wrote grants and managed dental insurance billing to secure funding for operational sustainability.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe Indians
Sault Ste. Marie
02.2001 - 10.2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
02-2001
Skills
Comprehensive assessments
Preventive care strategies
Infection control
Medical terminology expertise
Dental billing management
Grant writing
Patient communication
Timeline
Public Health - Registered Dental Hygienist
U.P. Superior Smiles
11.2021 - 10.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe Indians