Andrea Smith

Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 5 years of experience in both specialized and general dental offices. Dedicated to maintaining a positive attitude while supporting the clinical needs of a practices patients and doctors.

WORK HISTORY July 2019 – Current (T, W, T, F) Lead Dental Hygienist Brookline Progressive Dental Team, Brookline, MA 

 Worked alongside Prosthodontist to create/carry out periodontal treatment plans to support patients undergoing full mouth reconstruction

 Effective periodontal evaluation and treatment including periodontal charting, sonic and ultrasonic instrumentation, scaling and root planning / other periodontal procedures (laser tx, arestin) as needed

 Assist with front desk duties such as making recall phone calls, scheduling, and ordering office supplies / equipment  Scanned patients with iTero 3D imaging in preparation for Invisalign treatment / and or patient education.

 Met daily production goals as discussed in weekly team meetings.  Captured patients' dental radiographs and intraoral images and provided to dentist for interpretation.

 Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques by setting goals

 December 2021 – Current (M) Dental Hygienist Boston Smile Center, Brookline, MA 

 Treated eight patients daily, providing exams, teeth cleanings and scheduling recalls with friendly customer service that followed safety and privacy protocols

 Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.

 Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.

September 2018 - July 2019 Dental Hygienist Tremont Dental Care, Boston, MA 

 Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

 Evaluate clinical findings, medical history, and previous dental records, integrating the information into excellent treatment plans  Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene 

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy (Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene), Boston, MA, USA

Graduated 2018