Jen Jungmann
Public Health & Clinical Dental Hygienist
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Experienced and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist with 35+ years of clinical, public health, community outreach, education, and patient-care experience across private practices, federally qualified health centers, schools, mobile programs, and underserved communities. Skilled in preventive and periodontal care, patient education, health promotion, care coordination, community outreach, and building trusting relationships with diverse populations. Experienced working with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and medically or socially underserved populations.
A strong communicator and adaptable professional with decades of experience working across clinical, educational, community, and customer-service environments. Known for empathy, professionalism, sound judgment, strong work ethic, and the ability to quickly adapt to new teams, systems, and responsibilities. Interested in opportunities that utilize my extensive healthcare experience, communication skills, public health background, customer relations, education, and organizational abilities—including remote and hybrid healthcare, patient support, care coordination, health education, community outreach, and healthcare-related business roles.
Experience
Public Health & Clinical Dental Hygienist - Cloud Dentistry — Temporary Recruitment Agency - Connecticut & New Mexico
(2026-01)
- Provide preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services in private practice, public health, school-based, and mobile dental settings.
- Conduct screenings, fluoride applications, sealant support, periodontal care, and individualized oral health education.
- Work with children, families, seniors, and underserved populations with varying healthcare and communication needs.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, educators, and community organizations to support comprehensive wellness.
- Participate in health fairs, senior programs, and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support program evaluation and reporting.
- Promote preventive care, appropriate referrals, and continuity of care.
Public Health & Clinical Dental Hygienist - Archway Dental - New London, CT
(2026-03 - 2026-07)
- Provided comprehensive preventive and periodontal services in a high-volume private practice.
- Educated patients regarding periodontal health, home care, prevention, and oral-systemic health.
- Developed individualized self-care recommendations and take-home educational materials.
- Established strong long-term patient relationships through empathetic communication and personalized care.
- Maintained high standards of infection control, documentation, HIPAA, and workplace safety.
Public Health & Clinical Dental Hygienist - Mira Consulting — Temporary Staffing - Albuquerque, NM
(2023 - 2025-10)
- Provided dental hygiene services in public health clinics, schools, mobile programs, and community settings.
- Conducted screenings, fluoride applications, periodontal assessments, preventive services, and oral hygiene instruction.
- Educated children, families, seniors, and underserved populations about preventive oral health.
- Collaborated with nurses, educators, social service providers, and dental teams.
- Participated in community health fairs, senior programs, and outreach events.
- Maintained documentation and supported reporting requirements for public health programs.
- Advocated for preventive referrals and continuity of care.
Substitute Teacher & Special Education Educational Assistant - Kelly Educational Services / OCPS - Albuquerque, NM
(2022 - 2025-10)
- Supported K–12 students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and learning needs.
- Used patient, trauma-informed communication and individualized approaches to support student success.
- Reinforced hygiene, wellness, health literacy, communication, and daily living skills.
- Adapted instruction and communication strategies to meet individual needs.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and support professionals.
Registered Dental Hygienist - Dental Hygiene Care of Santa Fe - Santa Fe, NM
(2021 - 2023)
- Delivered comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene care in clinical and outreach settings.
- Conducted risk assessments and provided individualized oral-systemic health education.
- Built trusting relationships with patients through compassionate communication and personalized care.
- Coordinated with dental professionals and multidisciplinary teams to promote continuity of care.
Registered Dental Hygienist - La Familia Dental Clinic — FQHC - Santa Fe, NM
(2016 - 2021)
- Provided preventive and periodontal care to children, adults, seniors, and underserved populations.
- Developed and delivered oral health education programs in schools and senior living facilities.
- Collaborated with medical and dental professionals regarding oral-systemic health risks.
- Educated patients regarding connections between oral health and conditions such as diabetes.
- Assisted with infection-control improvements and trained assistants and volunteers.
- Promoted preventive care, health literacy, and improved access to oral healthcare.
Registered Dental Hygienist - Dr. Shelly Fritz, DDS - Albuquerque, NM
(2005 - 2015)
- Provided comprehensive preventive and periodontal dental hygiene services in a busy private practice.
- Educated patients regarding periodontal disease, prevention, home care, and long-term oral health.
- Developed strong patient relationships that encouraged treatment compliance and preventive recall.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and infection-control standards.
Registered Dental Hygienist - ACC Health - Albuquerque, NM
(1996 - 2009)
- Provided preventive dental hygiene services through public health clinics, schools, mobile programs, and community outreach.
- Conducted screenings, fluoride applications, preventive services, and oral hygiene education.
- Worked with children, families, and underserved populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, educators, and community organizations.
- Participated in health fairs and community education programs.
- Supported documentation, reporting, referrals, and continuity of care.
Sales & Customer Experience - World Market • LOFT • Ann Taylor - Albuquerque, NM
(2001 - 2025)
Seasonal & Part-Time
- Provided personalized customer service in fast-paced retail environments.
- Built relationships with customers through active listening, communication, and product knowledge.
- Assisted customers with styling, product selection, and purchasing decisions.
- Supported visual merchandising, store presentation, sales goals, and team operations.
- Trained and supported coworkers while maintaining a positive and collaborative environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene - University of Bridgeport — Fones School of Dental Hygiene (1986 - 1988)
Additional coursework and continuing education in public health, health education, special needs care, and related healthcare subjects. - University of New Mexico (2006 - 2008)
