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Tabitha Buster

Merrillville

Summary

Dental professional committed to delivering top-notch oral care and patient education. Skilled in performing detailed dental cleanings and fostering strong patient relationships. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing clinical needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Progressive Dental and Associates
Matteson, IL
04.2025 - Current

Dental Hygienist

John W. Ringo DDS
Schererville, IN
06.2023 - 04.2025

Dental Hygienist

Green Tree Dental
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - 06.2023

Dental Hygienist

Ora Dental Studio
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 03.2023

Dental Assistant Intern

O’Donnell Dental Care
Oak Forest, IL
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, IL
01-2022

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Springboard Dental Institute
01-2018

High School - Basic High School Curriculum

Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL
01-2016

Skills

  • Periodontal therapy
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Infection control
  • Dental charting
  • Dental radiography
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Patient management
  • Medical history review
  • Ultrasonic instrumentation

Certification

  • 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
04.2025 - Current

Dental Hygienist

John W. Ringo DDS
06.2023 - 04.2025

Dental Hygienist

Green Tree Dental
03.2023 - 06.2023

Dental Hygienist

Ora Dental Studio
07.2022 - 03.2023

Dental Assistant Intern

O’Donnell Dental Care
03.2018 - 05.2018

Certificate - Dental Assistant

Springboard Dental Institute

High School - Basic High School Curriculum

Bloom Trail High School

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Prairie State College
Tabitha Buster