Lead Dental Hygienist
Barton Creek Family Dentistry · Austin, TX
Mar, 2021 · Present
Complete full periodontal charting, including probing depths, bleeding points, and recession, and document findings in the digital chart before the doctor exam.
See 8–10 patients a day for adult prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and new-patient hygiene visits while staying on schedule.
Apply fluoride varnish and place sealants for children and high-caries adults, and take digital bitewings and selected periapicals.
Rebuilt the hygiene recall system with tighter confirmation scripts and same-day fill of cancellations, which raised kept appointments and reduced open chair time.
Dental Hygienist
South Congress Smile Studio · Austin, TX
Jun, 2017 · Feb, 2021
Provided adult and pediatric prophylaxis, including child prophys and parent coaching on brushing and flossing.
Performed ultrasonic and hand scaling for gingivitis and early periodontitis, and documented tissue response at recare.
Assisted the dentist with obstructive sleep apnea screening questionnaires and home-sleep-test referrals for at-risk adults.
Managed inventory for two hygiene operatories, ordering cassettes, prophy paste, and fluoride so the schedule never stalled.
Dental Assistant / Hygiene Trainee
Lake Travis Dental Group · Austin, TX
Aug, 2015 · May, 2017
Assisted hygienists and dentists during prophylaxis and restorative visits, retracting, suctioning, and passing instruments.
Ran instrument sterilization and operatory turnover to office infection-control standards between patients.
Completed patient intake, medical-history updates, and digital chart setup so providers could start on time.