Tessa Byrne

Managed a 10–12 patient daily hygiene load while providing comprehensive preventive and periodontal care. • Performed scaling and root planing, ultrasonic instrumentation, and polishing for patients with mild to advanced periodontal needs. • Captured digital radiographs and completed accurate periodontal charting to support diagnosis and treatment planning. • Delivered chairside education on home care, periodontal maintenance, and risk reduction, improving recall compliance by 18%. • Coordinated hygiene recalls and communicated findings with dentists to improve treatment acceptance and continuity of care.

Maintained an efficient hygiene schedule in a high-volume Scottsdale general dentistry practice serving 8–10 patients per day. • Performed ultrasonic and hand scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealant placement while prioritizing patient comfort. • Reviewed medical histories, updated periodontal findings, and reinforced individualized home-care instructions. • Monitored and replenished hygiene supplies, organized ordering, and reduced stock-outs through weekly inventory checks.

Supported two registered dental hygienists during patient care and completed a supervised hygiene internship in a community clinic. • Assisted with operatory setup, patient intake, chart updates, and instrument transfer while learning evidence-based preventive care. • Followed OSHA-aligned sterilization and infection-control procedures for instruments, surfaces, and treatment rooms. • Participated in community outreach cleanings and oral-health education events serving Mesa families and underserved patients.

Arizona Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license. CPR/BLS certified through the American Heart Association; local anesthesia certification. Clinical training included periodontal instrumentation, radiography, sealants, and patient education.