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Hannah Reeves

Dental Hygienist
Portland, OR, United States

Professional Summary

Registered Dental Hygienist with 6+ years of experience delivering preventive and periodontal care in high-volume general dentistry and community clinic settings. Skilled in comprehensive periodontal charting, digital radiographs, sealants, fluoride varnish, scaling and root planing support, and calm patient education for children and adults. Known for precise infection-control practices, compassionate chairside communication, and partnering with dentists to improve treatment acceptance and recall retention. Comfortable coordinating same-day scheduling, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and supporting a smooth 8–10 patient daily flow.

Employment History

Dental Hygienist
Rose City Smile Center · Portland, OR
2021 · 2026
• Delivered preventive and periodontal hygiene care for 8–10 patients per day, including comprehensive exams, adult prophylaxis, scaling and root planing support, sealants, and fluoride varnish. • Completed periodontal charting and digital radiographs with accurate clinical notes; flagged findings promptly and coordinated treatment plans with dentists. • Increased six-month recall reappointment rate to 86% through tailored home-care coaching, motivational interviewing, and follow-up outreach. • Maintained sterilization logs, operatory turnover, PPE compliance, and OSHA-aligned infection-control procedures with zero audit findings. • Coordinated same-day scheduling and room readiness with front-office staff, helping reduce average patient wait time by 12%.
Dental Hygienist
Beaverton Family Dentistry · Beaverton, OR
2018 · 2021
• Provided preventive hygiene services for 6–8 patients daily, completing periodontal assessments, radiographs, prophylaxis, sealants, and topical fluoride treatments. • Built individualized home-care plans and explained periodontal disease, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions in clear, patient-friendly language. • Partnered with two dentists to identify restorative and periodontal needs, improving treatment-plan acceptance by 18% year over year. • Prepared and disinfected operatories between appointments, monitored instrument sterilization, and coached new assistants on infection-control checklists. • Helped standardize recall reminders and coordinated schedule changes, sustaining 90%+ on-time starts during peak weeks.
Dental Hygienist
Eastside Community Dental Clinic · Gresham, OR
2016 · 2018
• Delivered accessible preventive care in a community clinic serving families and older adults; averaged 7 patients per day across hygiene and recall blocks. • Performed oral cancer screenings, periodontal charting, digital radiographs, prophylaxis, and fluoride treatments while documenting findings in Eaglesoft. • Educated patients on brushing, interdental cleaning, tobacco cessation, and nutrition; used teach-back methods to improve follow-through. • Supported clinic infection-prevention standards, instrument processing, and daily operatory safety checks during a transition to digital imaging. • Coordinated referrals and urgent appointments with dentists and care coordinators, helping maintain a 95% completion rate for recommended follow-ups.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Willamette Valley College of Dental Sciences · Salem, OR
2014 · 2016
Completed clinical rotations in general dentistry, periodontics, pediatric care, radiography, pharmacology, and pain management. Graduated with honors; Oregon RDH licensing preparation included local anesthesia and nitrous oxide monitoring coursework.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills
Analytical Thinking Skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills

Courses

Oregon RDH License & Local Anesthesia Permit
Oregon Health Licensing Office · Portland, OR
2016 · 2016
Oregon Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license; Local Anesthesia Permit; CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association (renewed 2025).