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Nadia Okoro

Registered Dental Hygienist
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Professional Summary

Registered Dental Hygienist with 7+ years in general and pediatric practices. Skilled in prophylaxis, periodontal charting, local anesthesia, digital radiography, and patient education. Known for calm chairside manner, strong infection-control discipline, and helping practices grow hygiene recall and case acceptance.

Employment History

Lead Dental Hygienist
Lakeside Family Dentistry · Minneapolis, MN
Mar, 2021 · Present
Manage a full hygiene schedule averaging 8–10 patients/day with same-day perio and new-patient intakes. Perform adult and pediatric prophylaxis, SRP assist, periodontal charting, and digital bitewing/pano capture. Administer local anesthesia under dentist supervision; document findings in Dentrix with photo notes. Raised hygiene reappointment rate from 62% to 81% through recall scripts and same-day booking. Train two associate hygienists on OSHA/infection control and ultrasonic technique.
Dental Hygienist
Twin Cities Pediatric Dental · St. Paul, MN
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
Provided child-friendly cleanings, fluoride, sealants assist, and behavior guidance for ages 3–14. Educated caregivers on home care; reduced missed recall visits by coordinating evening slots. Supported nitrous and special-needs visits with calm communication and precise chair setup.
Dental Assistant / Hygiene Intern
Northside Community Clinic · Minneapolis, MN
Aug, 2016 · May, 2018
Assisted restorative and hygiene chairs; sterilized instruments per CDC guidelines; managed inventory. Transitioned into hygiene clinical rotations while completing RDH program; covered front-desk overflow.

Education

A.S. Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College · Bloomington, MN
2016 · 2018
Completed accredited dental hygiene program and clinical rotations.
B.S. Health Sciences
University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
2018 · 2020
Focused on health sciences, patient care, and community health.

Skills

Prophylaxis
Periodontal charting
Ultrasonic scaling
Digital radiography
Local anesthesia

Courses

Licenses & Certifications
Minnesota Board of Dentistry / AHA · Minnesota
2018 · Present
Minnesota RDH license (active); Local Anesthesia Permit (MN); CPR/BLS, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, and HIPAA.