Lisa Kelchner
Cottontown
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Dental Hygienist with over two decades of experience delivering comprehensive preventive care and patient education. Brings exceptional communication skills and calm, empathetic approach that helps patients feel comfortable, informed, and engaged in their oral health.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Evolve Counseling Solutions, LLC
White House
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in developing healthy communication strategies for resolving conflicts within relationships.
- Provided evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families.
- Performed assessments to diagnose mental health conditions and developed tailored treatment plans.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Oak Hill Family Dentistry
Nashville
03.2016 - Current
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated dental charts consistently.
- Performed periodontal charting and took intraoral radiographs.
- Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Developed positive relationships with patients through effective communication techniques.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rivergate Dental Associates
Madison
04.2004 - 06.2015
- Provided thorough dental cleanings and assessments for diverse patient needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated medical histories regularly.
- Collaborated with dental team to enhance patient care and office efficiency.
- Provided preventive dental care services such as cleaning teeth and instructing patients on oral hygiene techniques.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Removed deposits from teeth by scaling and root planing with hand or ultrasonic instruments.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky, KY05-2003
Skills
- Evidence-based therapy
- Client assessments
- Mental health diagnostics
- Ethical compliance
- Active listening
- Rapport building
- Conflict resolution
- Treatment planning
- Patient relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Professionalism
- Dental records
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Digital radiographs
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Evolve Counseling Solutions, LLC
01.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Oak Hill Family Dentistry
03.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rivergate Dental Associates
04.2004 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Western Kentucky University