Sloane Mercer

Dental Hygienist

Minneapolis, MN

Professional Summary

Licensed dental hygienist with 5+ years in general and periodontal practices. Skilled in prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, patient education, and digital charting. Known for calm chairside manner and strong recall compliance.

Employment History

Dental Hygienist

North Loop Family Dentistry · Minneapolis, MN

Jun, 2022 · Present

Deliver prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance for 10–12 patients daily with high patient-satisfaction scores Partner with dentists on treatment plans; improved periodontal case acceptance by ~18% via clear education Train new hygienists on digital charting (Dentrix) and infection-control protocols Lead recall outreach that lifted 6-month reappointment rates by 12%

Dental Hygienist

Lakeside Dental Care · St. Paul, MN

Aug, 2019 · May, 2022

Provided scaling/root planing, fluoride, and sealants for pediatric and adult patients Built trusted relationships that drove strong online reviews and referral volume Assisted with instrument sterilization audits and OSHA checklist compliance

Student Hygienist / Clinical Extern

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry · Minneapolis, MN

Jan, 2018 · May, 2019

Completed supervised clinical rotations in prophylaxis and patient education Documented care plans and supported community outreach screenings

Education

A.S. Dental Hygiene

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry · Minneapolis, MN

2019

B.S. Biology

University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI

2017

Skills

Prophylaxis

Scaling & Root Planing

Periodontal Charting

Dentrix

Patient Education

Infection Control

Local Anesthesia

Digital Radiography

Recall Management

Minnesota Licensed Dental Hygienist

Local Anesthesia Permit (MN)

CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers

Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification