Amber Coleman

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.

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.

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene – Central Carolina Community College

Bachelors of Science -Ohio State University (currently enrolled)