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T H A C K E R
F u t u r e R e g i s t e r e d
D e n t a l H y g i e n i s t

757-813-7660 I am a recent graduate from the Thomas Nelson Community College Dental Hygiene program.
As a dental hygienist my hope is to create a relationship with my patients providing them
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with autonomy, trust, and privacy. My goal is to provide my patients with immaculate patient
Toano, VA focused care and oral instruction in an efficient and timely manner all while maintaining an
enthusiastic and positive attitude.
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EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATES of SCIENCE IN DENTAL Dental Assistant
HYGIENE Quarterpath Dental / 2016-2018
Thomas Nelson Community College As a dental assistant I was responsible for setting up and breaking down rooms, sterilizing
0 instruments, assisting during dental procedures, and exposing diagnostic x-rays. I was able to
2018-2020
gain experience working in both the dental and dental hygiene aspects of the practice, this
allowed me insight to the overall functioning of a dental office.
ASSOCIATES of SOCIAL SCIENE
• Assisted the dentist in routine procedures
Thomas Nelson Community College
o Fillings, RCT, Crowns, Bridges, Extractions, etc
2009 - 2012
• Assisted Dental Hygienists
• Performed Sterilization techniques
SKILLS • Exposed x-rays
Provided excellent patient communication skills
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• Maintaining infection control

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EXPERIENCE
• Thorough oral health instruction
Olde Towne Medical Center/ 2019-2020
• Sterilization and disinfection Volunteered as a dental hygienist providing patient based care to the underserved population.
Provided in depth medical history assessment, oral health instruction, and dental cleanings.
techniques
• Completed full mouth debridement
• Digital and Traditional radiography • Performed Scaling and root planning
• Thorough medical history • Provided Routine dental services
• Executed thorough head and neck exam as well as oral cancer screening
• Coding procedures
• Produced quality diagnostic digital x-rays
• Administering local anesthesia • Performed paper charting

• Scaling an root planning
Lackey Free Clinic/ 2019-2020
• Laser Bacterial Reduction Completed volunteer dental hygiene examinations and services to low income populations in
• Antimicrobial placement the area. Provided exemplary patient focused care in a timely manner.
• Developed oral health instruction plans
• Performed oral cancer screenings
• Completed processing of PSP plate x-rays
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• Conducted complete and accurate medical history examination
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