Dental Hygienist
Lakeside Family Dentistry · Minneapolis, MN
Jan, 2022 · Present
Deliver preventive and periodontal care for 8–10 patients per day across adult and pediatric chairs
Capture and interpret digital bitewing and panoramic radiographs; flag early caries and bone-loss findings for the dentist
Raised 6-month recall compliance from 71% to 86% through personalized oral-hygiene coaching and reminder scripts
Mentor two assistant hygienists on ultrasonic technique and infection-control protocols
Document treatments in Dentrix with accurate CDT coding and insurance-ready notes
Dental Hygienist
Twin Cities Smile Studio · St. Paul, MN
Jun, 2019 · Dec, 2021
Provided prophylaxis, SRP, and fluoride treatments in a 5-operatory general practice
Collaborated with three dentists on treatment plans for moderate-to-severe periodontitis cases
Reduced instrument turnaround delays 20% by tightening sterilization workflow with the assistant team
Educated patients on home care; average post-visit survey score 4.8/5 for clarity and comfort
Dental Hygiene Assistant / Associate Hygienist
Northstar Dental Group · Bloomington, MN
Aug, 2017 · May, 2019
Assisted full hygiene days while completing licensure hours; later assumed independent patient load
Prepared trays, took vitals, and supported sealant and whitening appointments
Maintained OSHA and HIPAA compliance logs for the hygiene department