Teresa Brown
Wytheville Community College
Max Meadows
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor with a proven track record at Wytheville Community College, excelling in student mentoring and progress monitoring. Expert in Eaglesoft software and skilled in delivering targeted feedback, fostering significant improvements in student competencies and confidence, while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
Work History
Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor
19 Years 10 Months- Delivered clinical instruction aligned with course outcomes and program competencies and requirements
- Supervised learners during hands-on practice while promoting skill building exercises reinforcing safety and patient care standards
- Evaluated student performance using rubrics, checklists, and clinical observation
- Maintained accurate records for competency completion, and progress reporting
- Collaborated with faculty to create documents, schedules, and instructional priorities
- Provided timely feedback to strengthen student confidence, skill development, and professionalism
- Ensured compliance with accreditation standards by meticulously tracking student progress throughout the program duration
- Served as a mentor to new clinical adjunct instructors, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching techniques
- Provided customized feedback and guidance to dental hygiene students, leading to significant improvements in their practical skills and knowledge retention
- Supported successful transitions from classroom learning to real-world practice environments by closely supervising students during clinical sessions
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted support as needed
- Onboarding of new students into the Eaglesoft software system.
- Create and modify documents used in Eaglesoft software system
Dental Hygienist
4 Years 4 Months- Provided dental hygiene services at various offices as needed
- Oral prophylaxis and fluoride placement
- Dental x-rays as needed
- Sealant placement as requested by dentist
- Sterilization of instruments and additional help in sterilization as needed
- Other tasks as assigned
Dental Hygienist
2 Years 11 Months- Documented medical history, oral health findings, charting, and treatment notes
- Captured diagnostic radiographs and supported comprehensive oral assessments
- Provided oral prophylaxis and scaling as needed
- 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
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease
- Sterilization of instruments and additional help in sterilization as needed
Dental Hygienist
3 Years 8 Months- Documented medical history, oral health findings, charting, and treatment notes
- Captured diagnostic radiographs and supported comprehensive oral assessments
- Provided oral prophylaxis and scaling as needed
- 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.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease.
- Sterilization of instruments and additional help in sterilization as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science - Science
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Skills
Assessment of student’s skills and proficiency
Group clinical instruction
Individual clinical instruction and guidance with hands on instruction
Student mentoring
support and feedback
Remediation of skill sets as needed
Student record management and progress monitoring
Schedule coordination
Time management
Maintaining patient care and safety
Instructing students on proper handwashing
unit disinfection
and sterilization practices
Instructing students on proper medical history collection
medication history and importance of consent for treatment
Instruction on use of Eaglesoft Software system and all Smart Doc forms
Creating and editing of Eaglesoft Software forms and other additional clinical forms
Clinic maintenance assessment and equipment function
Maintaining waterlines and suction maintenance
Certification
Certifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Administration Certification
- Dental Laser Certification
- Mask Fit Certification
Teaching Experiences
- Radiation Safety (Workforce Development)
- Local Anesthesia Lab (Workforce Development)
- Dental Materials Lecture and Lab (Dental Hygiene)
- Co-teach DNH 141 Preclinical Lab (Dental Hygiene) providing demonstrations and skill reinforcement
- Lead teach DNH 141 Preclinical Lab (Dental Hygiene) content including medical history and medications, disinfection and sterilization, unit set up/ breakdown, handwashing, and Eaglesoft program use.
- Infection Control Lecture and Lab (Dental Assisting)
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Temp Work
04.2007 - 08.2011Read More
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James H. Rucker, D.D.S.
10.1997 - 06.2001Read More
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Wytheville Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Dental Hygiene
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New River Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Science
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New River Community College
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
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