Avery Quinn

Deliver prophylaxis and SRP for 8–10 patients/day in a 4-operatory general practice; maintain on-time turnover under 10 minutes average. Capture and interpret digital bitewing/PA radiographs; flag early caries and bone-loss trends for DDS review before same-day treatment planning. Cut patient no-show rate ~18% by standardizing pre-visit reminders and same-day reschedule scripts with front desk. Mentor 2 new hygienists on charting standards, ultrasonic technique, and OSHA/CDC infection-control checklists.

Supported periodontal maintenance caseload (~35 recall patients/week) including regenerative and implant-adjacent hygiene visits. Documented probing depths, bleeding indices, and plaque scores in Dentrix; prepared case notes for quarterly perio re-evals. Led chairside education on interdental aids and smoking-cessation referrals; improved self-reported flossing adherence among maintenance patients. Assisted with local anesthesia setup and post-op instructions for soft-tissue procedures under DDS supervision.

Completed clinical rotations serving university students and staff; averaged 6 patients/shift with full prophylaxis and oral-cancer screenings. Sterilized instruments, stocked operatories, and audited weekly spore-test logs to keep clinic survey-ready. Built patient-education handouts on fluoride varnish and sealants for the under-26 population.

Clinical training in preventive and periodontal hygiene, digital radiography, patient education, and infection control.

Active Oregon dental hygiene license.

Current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare providers.

Current Oregon local anesthesia permit.