Jacqueline Vacala RDH
Antioch
Summary
Highly motivated and detailed oriented Registered Dental Hygienist with extensive experience. Proven track record in enhancing patient retention through exceptional service and effective communication. Committed to continuous learning including attendance at Chicago Midwinter Dental Convention annually. Compliance with HIPAA and OHSA regulations, ensuring a safe and efficient dental environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rule Dentistry: Dr. Bradley Rule DDS
03.2005 - Current
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Deliver compassionate care and monitor patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Capture patients' dental radiographs and provide to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Proven ability to educate patients on preventative dental practices and maintain a comfortable and efficient environment.
- Skilled at performing dental prophylaxis, periodontal assessment, and administration of local anesthesia.
- Provide exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Assess periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Contribute to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Continuously update professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Maintain accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Coordinate hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Wurzbach, DDS
02.2000 - Current
- Manage patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Perform dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Deliver compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Capture patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Provide exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Contribute to practice growth by delivering excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient retention rates.
- Assess periodontal status of patients using probing techniques, identifying areas requiring further attention or treatment planning modifications.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education courses, staying current with industry advancements.
- Maintaine accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1987
Skills
- Dentrix software
- Dexis digital x-rays
- CBCT Imaging
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Dental instrument sharpening
- Patient relations
- Intra-oral camera operations
- Panoramic x-rays
Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) – Loyola University 5/1987
- License # 020-006421 9/2027
- Local Anesthetic Certification 10/2008
- Laser Certification from Pacific Laser Institute 7/2003, Dr. Robert E. Barr, DDS
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification, UIC 11/2014
- CPR certification current
- OHSA and HIPAA certification current
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rule Dentistry: Dr. Bradley Rule DDS
03.2005 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. David Wurzbach, DDS
02.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Loyola University of Chicago
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