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Dental Hygienist Resume Example

A patient-centered dental hygienist resume highlighting clinical proficiency, preventive care expertise, and strong patient education skills.

What makes this resume effective

  • +Strong professional summary that highlights key qualifications
  • +Achievement-focused bullet points with quantifiable results
  • +Relevant skills tailored to the healthcare industry
  • +Clean, ATS-friendly formatting with the clean template

Key Skills Highlighted

Scaling & Root PlaningDigital RadiographyPeriodontal AssessmentPatient EducationEaglesoftLocal AnesthesiaInfection ControlCPR/BLS Certified

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Michelle Carter

michelle.carter@email.com(602) 555-0593Phoenix, AZlinkedin.com/in/michellecarter-rdh

Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with 6 years of experience providing comprehensive preventive care in general and periodontal practice settings. Proficient in digital radiography, scaling and root planing, and patient education. Committed to creating a comfortable, anxiety-free experience for every patient.

Experience

Dental Hygienist

Sonoran Smiles Dental Group

Apr 2021 - Present
  • Provide preventive dental care for 10-12 patients daily, including prophylaxis, scaling, and periodontal assessments
  • Increased patient retention rate by 20% through personalized oral hygiene education and follow-up scheduling
  • Implemented new digital charting system, reducing documentation time by 25% per patient visit

Dental Hygienist

Aspen Dental

Jun 2018 - Mar 2021
  • Performed 2,500+ cleanings annually while maintaining 98% patient satisfaction scores
  • Administered local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation for patients with dental anxiety
  • Trained 4 new hygienists on office protocols, digital X-ray systems, and Eaglesoft software

Education

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Aug 2014 - May 2018

Skills

Scaling & Root Planing / Digital Radiography / Periodontal Assessment / Patient Education / Eaglesoft / Local Anesthesia / Infection Control / CPR/BLS Certified