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         DENTAL HYGIENIST           Professional Summary    I am a dedicated and energetic Dental Hygienist with a total of sixteen years experience in the dental profession. My focus has always been to provide exceptional patient care, counseling and motivation to each of my patients. I have experience with patients of all ages including those that are medically compromised. I am enthusiastic about dental health and enjoy educating patients as well as dental staff members  on dental care and hygiene.      Licenses    State of Florida Registered Dental Hygienist      Skill Highlights          Nutritional Counseling     Oral Cancer Screenings    Smoking Cessation    Preventative Care         Soft Tissue Management    Dentrix Dental Software     Digital Radiographs              Professional Experience      Dental Hygienist    September 2015   to   Current     Company Name   -   City  ,   State     Provide optimal dental hygiene care for every patient, reinforce oral hygiene instructions to every patient and each appointment, educate patients on their periodontal status, treatment possibilities,  potential surgical, restorative or cosmetic procedures that may possibly be needed. Educate patients on the benefits of preventative care such as fluoride and sealants.    ?         Dental Hygienist    February 2008   to   August 2014     Company Name   -   City  ,   State      Assess patients oral health conditions, review dental and medical histories, dental charting, periodontal assessment and treatment, soft tissue management, administer local antibiotics, fabricate bleaching trays and occlusal guards, schedule patient appointments.          Dental Hygienist    June 2006   to   December 2010     Company Name   -   City  ,   State      Worked on an as-needed basis as a part-time hygienist providing dental care to patients as well as periodontal treatment and maintenance.  Exposed and developed radiographs, recorded conditions for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.  Applied fluoride and sealants.          Dental Assistant    February 2003   to   June 2005     Company Name   -   City  ,   State      Provided dental and hygiene assistance during surgery, services, and cleanings.  Maintained equipment and sterilized dental instruments.  Answered phone calls, schedules appointments, trained new employees on back office duties.          Education and Training      Master of Science   :   Health Sciences  ,   2015    Nova Southeastern University   -   City  ,   State              Bachelor of Applied Science   :   Dental Hygiene  ,   2011    St Petersburg College   -   City  ,   State              Associate of Science   :   Dental Hygiene  ,   2005    Florida State College   -   City  ,   State              Certificate   :   Dental Assisting  ,   1999    Tidewater Technical Institute   -   City  ,   State              Community Service