Cara DeWitt-Zuklin
Pekin
Summary
Dynamic Dental Hygienist with extensive experience at Danner Family Dentistry, excelling in providing the highest quality dental care and comfort for my patients. Committed to enhancing community oral health outcomes through passing on my passion for dental hygiene to the next generation of dental hygienists.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Danner Family Dentistry
09.2017 - Current
- Practiced in a single doctor office where patient rapport and comfort were prioritized.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including health histories with Eaglesoft.
- Digital radiographs with Dexis program.
- Intraoral photographs.
- Prophylaxis, Periodontal Maintenance and SRP procedures tailored for patient's specific needs and performed with highest clinical competency.
- Patient education for continued success with oral hygiene.
- Fluoride and sealant applications.
- Equipment sterilization and infection control procedures.
- Supported office tasks such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
- Assisted with restorative appointments when able.
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Richter Dental
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Chairside assisting in a fast paced, single doctor practice. This office specialized in aesthetic dentistry utilizing veneers, e-max and zirconia crowns. Full-mouth and full-arch restoration cases were done as well.
- Placing, carving and finishing composite restorations.
- Patient care and comfort including music, pillow and blanket and developing rapport to allow patient to feel at ease as they were having dental work done.
- Instrument maintenance and sterilization.
- Digital radiographs as prescribed.
- Paperless charting, diagnodent, intraoral camera.
- Monitor nitrous oxide.
- Scheduling Institute training.
- Attended weekly and monthly office meetings to keep dotor and staff updated on department goals and achievements.
- Supply ordering.
- Maintaining SDS log.
- Co-chair annual Dentistry from the Heart events.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Wadas Dental Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Chairside assisting in a dynamic, fast paced, multiple doctor practice.
- Placing, caving and finishing composite and amalgam restorations.
- Fabricating and cementing temporary crowns.
- Digital radiographs as prescribed.
- Sterilization and infection control.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dr. Annette Williamson
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Chairside assisting in a fast paced, single doctor practice.
- Placing, carving and finishing composite and amalgam restorations.
- Fabricate and cement temporary crowns and bridges.
- Instrument sterilization and maintenance.
- Maintenance of vacuum lines, traps and all autoclave, assistina machines.
- Assisted other departments with radiographs and rooom preparation to ensure the office ran smoothly.
Dental Assistant
Wadas Dental Center
02.2009 - 01.2010
- Chairside assisting in a single doctor practice.
- Instrument maintenance and sterilization.
- Digital radiographs as prescribed.
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
08.2000 - 03.2003
- Practiced for multiple offices within a fast paced atmosphere.
- Periodontal charting, full mouth radiographs, diagnodent, full intraoral photographs.
- Scaling and root planing.
- Prophylaxis and coronal polishing.
- Recommended proper home care techniques and aids.
- Administered anesthetic for hygiene procedures as well as operative procedures.
- Attended Boot Camp training in Effingham, IL annually.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2000
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Infection control
Affiliations
- 2024/2025 Dental Hygiene Delegate to Illinois State Dental Society
Certification
BLS/CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Danner Family Dentistry
09.2017 - Current
Lead Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Richter Dental
08.2013 - 12.2016
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Wadas Dental Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dr. Annette Williamson
01.2010 - 06.2012
Dental Assistant
Wadas Dental Center
02.2009 - 01.2010
Dental Hygienist
Heartland Dental
08.2000 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Illinois Central College
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