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Lauren Wilgus RDH, BSDH

908 Linda Lane

Summary

Skilled Dental Hygienist with 5 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule. Eager to stay up to date on latest dental technology.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Eissens Dental
09.2020 - Current
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
  • Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
  • Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
  • Implemented effective infection control measures by sterilizing instruments and following strict protocols for cleanliness.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
  • Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
  • Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
  • Provided specialized care for pediatric patients, ensuring their comfort during dental visits while fostering healthy habits from an early age.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.

Dental Assistant

Stephanie Graham DDS
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Dental Hygiene

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Periodontal therapy
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Digital radiographs
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • Dentrix software proficiency

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Eissens Dental
09.2020 - Current

Dental Assistant

Stephanie Graham DDS
06.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Dental Hygiene

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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