Nia Callahan

Registered Dental Hygienist

Denver, CO, United States

Professional Summary

Licensed RDH with 6+ years delivering preventive care, periodontal therapy, and patient education in busy multi-chair practices. Known for calm chairside manner, low no-show rates through clear home-care coaching, and tight collaboration with dentists on treatment plans. Comfortable with digital radiography, perio charting, and insurance-aware scheduling.

Employment History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Front Range Family Dentistry · Denver, CO

Mar, 2021

• Manage full hygiene schedule (8–10 patients/day) across two operatories with same-day perio and whitening add-ons. • Cut average appointment overruns by ~12% by standardizing room turnovers and tray setups with assistants. • Coach patients on customized home-care; raised fluoride varnish acceptance among pediatric visits by ~20%. • Capture and review digital bitewings/panoramics; flag early caries and bleeding-on-probing trends for the DDS.

Dental Hygienist

Mile High Smile Studio · Aurora, CO

Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021

• Delivered prophylaxis, SRP support, and sealants in a high-volume PPO/HMO mix practice. • Built recall compliance from ~68% to ~81% via personalized reminder scripts and evening slots. • Mentored two new grads on charting standards and soft-tissue management protocols.

Dental Hygiene Assistant / RDH Intern

Rocky Mountain Dental Group · Boulder, CO

Jan, 2017 · May, 2018

• Supported sterilization, patient intake, and chairside assistance while completing clinical hours. • Documented medical histories and vitals; maintained OSHA and infection-control checklists.

Education

A.A.S. Dental Hygiene

Community College of Denver

2017

Colorado RDH License #CDH-48291 | CPR/BLS current | Local anesthesia certified (CO)

Skills

Analytical Thinking Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Customer Relations