Simone Steels
Columbia,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Known for being diligent, thorough, and detail-oriented in every aspect of clinical practice. Skilled in building trust with patients through clear communication, a gentle touch, and genuine concern for their well-being. Dedicated to promoting oral health through education, prevention, and comprehensive treatment in a collaborative team environment
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Premier Dentistry of Blythewood
04.2023 - Current
- Perform routine dental cleanings and scaling, including removal of plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth
- Take and develop dental radiographs to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Examine patients' gums, teeth, and overall oral health, identifying signs of disease or abnormalities
- Administer local anesthesia
- Apply preventive agents, such as fluoride and sealants to help protect teeth from decay
- Assist the dentist during examinations
- Chart patient conditions, update dental records, and track patient treatment history
- Utilize iTero intraoral scanner for orthodontic treatment and occlusal analysis
- Capture high-quality intraoral photographs to assist the doctor with diagnosis and treatment planning
- Educated patients on the benefits of AI technologies in preventive care
- Administered bioactive dental products (Curodont) to help remineralize and regenerate tooth enamel for patients with early-stage cavities
- Assist the dentist during examinations
- Daily production tracking through Heartland Dental Intranet
- Scheduling patients for hygiene recare
Registered Dental Hygienist
Carolina Regional Dental
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care to a diverse patient population, with a focus on low-income and uninsured individuals
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced, community-focused setting
- Perform routine dental cleanings and scaling, including removal of plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth
- Preform comprehensive periodontal charting for new patients
- Take and develop dental radiographs to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Examine patients' gums, teeth, and overall oral health, identifying signs of disease or abnormalities
- Assist the dentist during examinations
- Scheduling patients for recare appointments
Temp Registered Dental Hygienist
Fox Dental Staffing
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided temporary dental hygiene coverage for multiple practices
- Perform routine dental cleanings and scaling, including removal of plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth
- Take and develop dental radiographs to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Examine patients' gums, teeth, and overall oral health, identifying signs of disease or abnormalities
- Administer local anesthesia
- Apply preventive agents, such as fluoride, sealants, and to help protect teeth from decay
- Assist the dentist during examinations
- Scheduling patients for recare appointments
Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Perform routine dental cleanings and scaling, including removal of plaque, tartar, and stains from teeth
- Preform comprehensive periodontal charting for new patients
- Take and develop dental radiographs to assist in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Examine patients' gums, teeth, and overall oral health, identifying signs of disease or abnormalities
- Apply preventive agents, such as fluoride and sealants to help protect teeth from decay
- Assist the dentist during examinations
- Utilized Trios for occlusal analysis
- Ordered dental hygiene supplies
- Daily production tracking through Aspen acquisition system
- Scheduling patients for recare appointments
Sales Associate
Rue 21
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Ensured high level of customer satisfaction through sales service
- Managed financial transactions
- Assisting with stocking merchandise
- Achieved sales goals
Education
Associates of Science - Applied Health-Dental Hygiene
Florence-Darlington Technical College
05.2021
Diploma - undefined
West Florence High School
05.2017
Skills
- Prophylaxis
- Periodontal Therapy
- Preventive care
- Local Anesthesia administration
- Curodont application
- In-Office Whitening
- Sterilization and infection control
- Diode Laser Certification (Anticipated)
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Oral Health Assessment
- Patient management
- Patient Education
- Dental Software Proficiency
- Treatment Planning
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Appointment Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Premier Dentistry of Blythewood
04.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Carolina Regional Dental
07.2022 - 04.2023
Temp Registered Dental Hygienist
Fox Dental Staffing
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
05.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Rue 21
12.2018 - 04.2021
Diploma - undefined
West Florence High School
Associates of Science - Applied Health-Dental Hygiene
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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