Samantha Hornsby
Lugoff
Summary
I am a passionate Dental Hygienist with 4 years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and carrying out oral care treatments by providing dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planning procedures and dental radiographs. My favorite part about my job is the patients. I am Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with them.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Natalia Antley - Carolina Dentistry
Columbia
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. C. Thomas Fitts III
Columbia
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, and brushing.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Smith and Dr. Robinson
Lexington
08.2018 - 08.2019
Dental Operatory Assistant
Dr. Robert Berger
Columbia
03.2015 - 08.2017
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC05.2021
Skills
- Preventive oral health education
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Scale and root planning
- Administering local anesthetic
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Digital Radiographs
- Anesthetic Administration
- Periodontal evaluation
Certification
- Administering Local anesthetic
- Administering Nitrous oxide
References
- Abbey Hughes, office manager at Carolina dentistry, +1 (989) 390-2374
- Dr. C Thomas Fitts III, DMD, FAGD, PA. +1 (803) 422-7214
- Amye Brewster, +1 (706) 615-3095
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Natalia Antley - Carolina Dentistry
09.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr. C. Thomas Fitts III
05.2021 - 09.2024
Dental Assistant
Dr. Smith and Dr. Robinson
08.2018 - 08.2019
Dental Operatory Assistant
Dr. Robert Berger
03.2015 - 08.2017
Associate Of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Midlands Technical College