Whitney Torsell

Driven dental hygienist with several years of experience and background in performing oral screenings, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing. Skilled at educating patients on oral hygiene, health and disease management. Accomplished at streamlining daily activities by helping with exam room setups and administrative functions.

Compassionate Registered Dental

Hygienist with comprehensive background in patient care, dental procedures and providing oral hygiene education. Highly skilled in preventive treatment plans, periodontal therapy and managing dental emergencies. Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with patients, bringing a reassuring demeanor to all interactions.

Consistently contributed to improving overall patient health through personalized care and attention to detail. Focused dental hygienist with several years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention.

Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.

Registered Dental Hygienist - Bookcliff Dental - Grand Junction, CO

• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
• Performed thorough dental cleanings using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments.
• Assisted dentists during procedures by providing necessary tools and patient support.

Private Contractor (Medical Billing) PRN - One Therapy Network - Oklahoma City, OK

(2023-01)

• Verified eligibility and benefits for multiple payers
• Review claims
• Any other back office assistance as needed

Registered Dental Hygienist - Western Slope Dental Center - Grand Junction, CO

(2021-06 - 2022-09)

Registered Dental Hygienist - Monumental Dental - Grand Junction

(2018-05 - 2020-09)

• Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
• Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations within budgetary limits.
• Applied sealants, fluorides, desensitizing agents, topical anesthetics, cavity varnishes, and other restorative materials to teeth surfaces as needed.
• Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents or updating patient records.
• Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols set forth by the American Dental Association.
• Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems.
• Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
• Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
• Managed sterilization processes for dental equipment according to OSHA guidelines.
• Ensured that infection control procedures were followed at all times during treatments.
• Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
• Instructed patients on postoperative instructions regarding medications, diet, brushing and flossing techniques.
• Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
• Obtained medical histories from new patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
• Assessed patient needs for further dental treatment and referred them to appropriate dentists or specialists.
• Monitored patient progress during office visits and reported any changes in oral health to dentist.
• Examined gums for signs of disease using probes and other instruments.
• Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, and the use of fluoride.
• Reviewed patient charts before providing care in order to ensure accuracy of information.
• Answered questions from patients concerning their dental needs or concerns.
• Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
• Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
• Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
• Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to numb sensitive areas.
• Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
• Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
• Cared for patients using advanced tooth cleaning methods.
• Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
• Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
• Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
• Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
• Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
• Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
• Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
• Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
• Kept track of treatment information in patient records.

Registered Dental Hygienist - Fun at the Dentist - Grand Junction, CO

(2017-03 - 2019-06)

Registered Dental Hygienist - Parkway Dental - Grand Junction, CO

(2015-07 - 2017-05)

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene - Colorado Northwestern Community College (2015-05) Rangely, CO