Jennifer Lewandowski
South Bend
Summary
Dedicated dental hygienist with expertise in patient education and treatment planning. Committed to enhancing patient relationships and promoting optimal oral health through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Afdent Dental
01.1992 - Current
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to promote long-term dental health and disease prevention.
- Assisted in the development of customized patient treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated with dentists to identify treatment needs and enhance overall patient care experiences.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Assisted dentist with various treatments, ensuring efficient completion of procedures and optimal patient comfort.
- Served as a mentor for new dental hygienists, sharing knowledge and best practices to help them excel in their roles.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Mentored junior hygienists on best practices for patient interaction and clinical procedures, fostering professional growth.
- Assisted in reduction of dental anxieties through compassionate communication and patient education.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN06.1991
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Treatment Planning
- Anesthetic administration
- Radiographic interpretation
- Patient management
- Patient assessments
- Medical history review
- Case management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient communication
- Appointment scheduling
- HIPAA awareness training certification
- Patient needs assessment
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Afdent Dental
01.1992 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Indiana University, South Bend