Tabitha Buster
Merrillville
Summary
Proficient dental hygienist with several years of experience in all areas of dentistry, including prophylaxis and oral disease treatment. Accomplished in educating patients on oral hygiene and wellness with focus on disease prevention.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Progressive Dental And Associates
Matteson
05.2025 - Current
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and preventative care.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and proper care techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth clinic operations and patient flow.
- Managed sterilization processes for instruments and ensured a clean work environment.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up care for patients effectively.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.
Dental Hygienist
John W. Ringo DDS
Schererville
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Provide educational services for patients on oral health and preventative techniques.
- Sterilize instruments
- Oral hygiene assessments
- Periodontal therapy
- Anxiety management
- Perform panoramic and diagnostic radiographs
- Pain control
- Plaque and Calculus Removal
- Dentrix software
- Confirming appointments
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and proper care techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories efficiently.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
Dental Hygienist
Ora Dental Studio
Chicago
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Provide educational services for patients on oral health and preventative techniques.
- Sterilize instruments
- Oral hygiene assessments
- Periodontal therapy
- Anxiety management
- Perform panoramic and diagnostic radiographs
- Pain control
- Plaque and Calculus Removal
- Dentrix Ascend software
Dental Assistant Intern
O'Donnell Dental Care
Oak Forest
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Hygiene assistant
- Develop patient X-Rays
- Sterilize instruments
- Pull patient charts
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILDental Assistant -
Springboard Dental Institute
Oak Forest, IL 11.2017 - 01/2018
Basic High School Curriculum -
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Medical history review
- Prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Oral cancer screening
- Periodontal evaluation
- Treatment development
- Diagnostic radiographs
- Radiograph interpretation
- Oral hygiene education
- Periodontal scaling
- Hand instruments
- Magnetostrictive scalers
- Piezo ultrasonic scalers
- Local anesthesia administration
- Patient education
- Preventive care
- Fluoride application
- Sealant application
- Appointment scheduling
- Dentrix
- EagleSoft
- Nutrition counseling
Affiliations
American Dental Hygienist Association, 2019-Present
References
Available upon request
Professional Licenses And Certificates
- State of Indiana Registered Dental Hygiene License, 2023
- State of Indiana Local Anesthetic Permit, 2023
- State of Illinois Registered Dental Hygiene License, 2022
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified, 2019-Present
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certificate, 2021
- Local Anesthesia Certificate, 2021
- Community Dental Health Coordinator Certificate of Completion, 2021
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Progressive Dental And Associates
05.2025 - Current
Dental Hygienist
John W. Ringo DDS
04.2023 - 05.2025
Dental Hygienist
Ora Dental Studio
07.2022 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant Intern
O'Donnell Dental Care
03.2018 - 05.2018
Dental Assistant -
Springboard Dental Institute
11.2017 - 01/2018
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Prairie State College
Basic High School Curriculum -
Bloom Trail High School