KATHRYN VARNER
LAGUNA NIGUEL,CA
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 15+ years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Currently seeking a Part Time to Full Time hygiene position with a team that strives for excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kososki Dental
Plano, Texas
Dec.2015 - Dec.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bridgeman Dental
Plano, Texas
Jan.2018 - Mar.2020
Registered Dental Hygienist
Willow Bend Dental
Plano, Texas
Dec.2013 - May.2015
Registered Dental Hygienist
North Texas Dental Associates
Plano, Texas
Oct.2011 - Oct.2013
Registered Dental Hygienist
Browning And Mulkey DDS
Plano, Texas
May.2007 - Oct.2011
(Became North Texas Dental Associates when new DDS acquired the practice)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas 1999 - 2003
Skills
- Serves as patient's advocate to help understand treatment needs and accept recommendations
- Works autonomously within scheduled time to review patient's current medical and dental history, assess vitals, expose radiographs to detect active disease such as decay, periodontal disease, or endodontic infections
- Remove calculus deposits above and below gumline using hand instrumentation and ultrasonic scaler as needed
- Performs full periodontal exam to assess periodontal status and diagnose treatment needs
- Performs oral cancer screening and checks TMJ
- Exercises flexibility and creativity as needed to manage patients and provide quality care
- Addresses patient issues and demands
- Concisely communicates patient expectation and needs to the dentist
- Educates patients about dental issues in a clear and personable manner and gives instruction on oral hygiene
- Completes thorough clinical notes and documentation
Technology and additional skills
iTero scan
Laser Bacterial Reduction
VELscope and Oral ID
Diagnodent
In office whitening
Sealants
CPR
Nitrous Oxide certified
Dentrix
Dexis
Comfortable with other dental software, ie Eaglesoft
Interests
In no particular order -
Wordle, hiking, tennis, snowboarding, intermittent fasting, watching kdramas, eating all the tastiest foods, Netflix, cooking Vietnamese food, enjoys sushi
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