Amanda Clark RDH
Reston
Summary
Enthusiastic registered dental hygienist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and a team player attitude. Honest and dependable in delivery of care for patients with excellent interpersonal and interprofessional skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as an integral part of the dental team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kendall Square Dental Associates
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.
- Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments. Including oral cancer screenings.
- Collaborated with Dentists to provide individualized treatment plans.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lucero Family Dentistry, Dr. Alexia Lucero DDS
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Performed scaling and root planing and educated patients on periodontal disease.
- Laser certified, proficient in implementing laser bacterial reduction and Periodontal Debridement.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Of Columbus, Dr. McCarley DMD
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Lab work, pouring trimming models.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules.
- Educated patients and parents on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Dental Assistant And Front Office Assistant
Kwon Dentistry, Dr. Robin Kwon DDS
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted doctor with restorative procedures, CEREC crowns, cosmetic veneers, extractions, implant procedures, root canal therapy.
- Performed zoom whitening procedures as well as making custom bleach trays.
- Performed child Prophy, topical application of fluoride treatment.
- Front office: Scheduling Patients using eaglesoft software, verifying dental insurance coverage both online as well as calling insurance companies, sending dental claims, Receiving and inputting patient payments as well as insurance payments,conformation calling, making recare calls.
Dental Assistant
Gentle Family Dentistry, Dr. Octavian Popescu DMD
11.2011 - 06.2016
- Assisted doctor with restorative procedures, crown and bridge, extractions, root canal therapy, amalgam and composite fillings, took and developed traditional x-rays, took impressions.
- Scheduled patients.
- Lab work: Sterilization, pour and trim models for bleach trays, x-ray processor cleaning and maintenance, ordering all dental supplies, cleaning all clinical and patient areas in office.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
South College
Nashville, TN09.2021
General Studies
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2019
ADA Accredited Dental Assisting Program -
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR07.2011
Skills
- Recording and monitoring vital signs
- Advanced patient education
- Compliant with OSHA and infection control
- Treatment planning
- Performing hard and soft tissue assessments
- Taking and processing both conventional and digital radiographs as well as intraoral photos
- Periodontal probing
- Scaling and root planing
- Dentrix and Eaglesoft software proficient
- Sealant application
- Zoom whitening application
- CPR certified
Certification
Dental Hygiene License
State of Virginia December, 2024
Diode Online Training Course Laser Physics, Safety and Regulations, and Clinical Applications of Diode Lasers in a Dental Practice, Certified April, 2022
CPR/AED Certified September, 2023
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kendall Square Dental Associates
10.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lucero Family Dentistry, Dr. Alexia Lucero DDS
01.2022 - 06.2023
Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dentistry Of Columbus, Dr. McCarley DMD
01.2018 - 06.2018
Dental Assistant And Front Office Assistant
Kwon Dentistry, Dr. Robin Kwon DDS
01.2016 - 02.2017
Dental Assistant
Gentle Family Dentistry, Dr. Octavian Popescu DMD
11.2011 - 06.2016
Dental Hygiene License
State of Virginia December, 2024
Diode Online Training Course Laser Physics, Safety and Regulations, and Clinical Applications of Diode Lasers in a Dental Practice, Certified April, 2022
CPR/AED Certified September, 2023
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
South College
General Studies
Nashville State Community College
ADA Accredited Dental Assisting Program -
Concorde Career College
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