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.