Trisha Reed
Elburn
Summary
Adaptable and conscientious Registered Dental Hygienist/Hygiene Manager with 16+ years of experience promoting and restoring oral health, building lasting relationships, and gaining trust with patient/dental team
Experienced with performing thorough dental cleanings and periodontal treatments. Utilizes patient education to encourage better oral hygiene practices. Track record of effective communication and patient care.
Diligent RDH with background in providing comprehensive oral care services. Proven ability to perform thorough dental cleanings and promote patient education for better oral hygiene. Demonstrated proficiency in periodontal therapy and patient communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bartlett Dental Station
Bartlett, IL
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Performed detailed oral assessments to identify dental health issues and recommend treatment options.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Administered local anesthetics and provided patient comfort during procedures.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Managed patient records with accuracy, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
Dental Hygienist
Oviedo Smiles
Oviedo, FL
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Phone: 407-604-0339
Dental Hygiene Manager/Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Briarcliff Dental Care
Riverside, MO
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Phone: 816-741-6000
Dental Hygiene Manager/Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Grace Dental
Overland Park, KS
01.2011 - 07.2015
- Phone: 913-685-9111
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Staffing & Solutions
Overland Park, KS
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Phone: 913-685-1466
- Http://www.dentalcarestaffing.com
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Minor in Communication Studies
University of Missouri-Kansas City
MO05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2010
Skills
- Establish comprehensive patient experience and understanding of adjunct products/services to promote essential oral health
- Continually improve efficiency and efficacy of treatment by partnering with patient, dentist(s), and financial staff to implement proposed treatment plans/ongoing dental care
- Utilized anesthesia, when necessary, effectively removing calculus from periodontal pockets while applying local antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents as indicated
- Provide exceptional periodontal therapy with the use of loupes and Cavitron to provide the highest level of bacterial removal and/or death
- Consistent use of intraoral camera for patient education which maximizes treatment plan acceptance rate and minimizes unscheduled patient treatment
- Proactively assist front office in completing courtesy calls, using proper techniques and verbiage to successfully reduce cancellation requests and broken appointment rate
Certification
IL License # 020014244
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bartlett Dental Station
03.2023 - 12.2025
Dental Hygienist
Oviedo Smiles
06.2022 - 10.2022
Dental Hygiene Manager/Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Briarcliff Dental Care
07.2015 - 06.2019
Dental Hygiene Manager/Lead Registered Dental Hygienist
Grace Dental
01.2011 - 07.2015
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dental Care Staffing & Solutions
10.2010 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Carl Sandburg College
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Minor in Communication Studies
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Leadership
- Began as a temporary hygienist out of college, accepted permanent full time offer immediately after, promoted to Lead RDH/Hygiene Manager within 4 weeks over team of 16 that included 12 hygienists and 4 hygiene assistants
- Worked diligently to rebuild patient/provider relationships that had previously been damaged by poor management/ownership decisions
- Established hygiene protocols, built trust within my hygiene team/patients by maintaining a high level of integrity that boosted patient retention, treatment plan acceptance, and recall rate of from 62% to 90% within 18 months