Megan Smith RDH, MS

Experience

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  Minnesota State University, Mankato

  Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Student

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the removal of calculus, plaque and extrinsic stain with the use of hand and mechanical instruments • Took and developed diagnostic dental radiographs digital and traditional (FMS, BWS & PAN) • Administered local anesthetic and nitrous oxide• Accurately collected, recorded, and analyzed patient assessment data both on written from and dental computer software (Dentrix)• Performed placement of pit and fissure sealants • Counseled patients in oral health instructions appropriate to patient needs• Preformed restorative treatments on patients Show less

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  Brenner Family Dental

  Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the removal of calculus, plaque and extrinsic stain with appropriate use of Cavitron and hand instruments • Perform removal of tenacious supragingival and subgingival calculus with scaling and root planning frequently • Take and develop diagnostic dental radiographs digital and traditional• Accurately use patient data both on written from and dental computer software • Design proper dental hygiene care plans for patients • Administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide• Maintain appointment times in an efficient manner and pre-appointed patients • Provide patient with ongoing preventive care with education, treatment and reinforcement of doctor’s treatment plan• Experience with Softdent and Eaglesoft computer software Show less

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  Radiance Dental - Dr. Elizabeth Martin, DDS

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

  Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the removal of calculus, plaque and extrinsic stain with appropriate use of Cavitron and hand instruments • Perform removal of tenacious supragingival and subgingival calculus with scaling and root planning frequently • Take and develop diagnostic dental radiographs digital and traditional (FMS, BWS & PAN) • Accurately use patient data both on written from and dental computer software • Design proper dental hygiene care plans for patients • Administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide• Maintain appointment times in an efficient manner and pre-appointed patients • Provide patient with ongoing preventive care with education, treatment and reinforcement of doctor’s treatment plan• Experience with Eaglesoft computer software Show less

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  Normandale Community College

  Aug 2014 - now

  Dental Hygiene Faculty
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  Park Dental

  Nov 2021 - now

  Registered Dental Hygienist

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the removal of calculus, plaque and extrinsic stain with the use of hand and mechanical instruments • Took and developed diagnostic dental radiographs (FMS & BWS)• Accurately collected, recorded, and analyzed patient assessment data • Counseled patients in oral health instructions appropriate to patient needs• Maintained appointment times in an efficient manner and pre-appointed patients • Administered local anesthetic and nitrous oxide