Amber Coleman
Registered Dental Hygienist - Procurement and Dental Operations Leader
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About
Registered Dental Hygienist and dental operations professional with experience in patient care, public health, treatment coordination, practice launches, and enterprise procurement across a 100+ office organization. Combines clinical credibility with compliance-focused decision-making.
Experience
Procurement Manager at Lightwave Dental (2026-05 – 2026-09)
- Supported procurement strategy, product evaluation, and supply standardization across a dental organization of more than 100 offices.
- Analyzed purchasing, utilization, and compliance data in Excel to identify conversion opportunities, reduce product variation, and guide cost-conscious sourcing decisions.
- Partnered with clinical leaders, operations teams, office stakeholders, and vendors to evaluate products, resolve supply concerns, and support systemwide initiatives.
- Led comparative reviews and field trials for infection-control, hygiene, and sterilization products, balancing efficacy, usability, compatibility, clinical feedback, and cost.
Registered Dental Hygienist at Lightwave Dental (2024-09 – 2026-05)
- Helped launch a de novo dental practice by coordinating with operations, organizing clinical supplies, establishing hygiene workflows, and preparing systems for opening.
- Managed hygiene ordering and inventory, monitored supply needs, and helped maintain efficient clinical operations.
- Established and maintained sterilization and infection-control processes in accordance with OSHA and practice standards.
- Built strong patient relationships through individualized education, comprehensive periodontal care, and collaborative treatment planning.
- Worked closely with providers and team members to support patient flow, continuity of care, and a positive practice culture.
Registered Dental Hygienist - Public Health at CommWell Health (2023-06 – 2024-09)
- Delivered patient-centered dental hygiene care in a community health setting serving diverse populations.
- Performed oral health assessments, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and radiographic imaging.
- Collaborated with dentists and support staff to provide comprehensive treatment planning.
- Promoted preventive dental health education and oral care outreach programs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene – Central Carolina Community College
Bachelors of Science -Ohio State University (currently enrolled)
