Teresa Higgins
Murfreesboro
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong foundation in relevant skills, seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization. Eager to leverage past experiences in a new environment, particularly in an entry-level role. Committed to delivering value and supporting team objectives effectively.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Periodontal Dental Hygienist
Park Avenue Dental Care
Homewood
11.2019 - 09.2024
- Developed Periodontal Program
- Updated Identity periodontal classifications
- increased patient acceptance of treatment by developing personal attention
- involved in optimizing treatment planning for each patient's insurance making sure coding was correct
- increased patient recall and was leading producer for office
Dental Hygienist
Dr C Wesley Barnett
Chicago
08.2003 - 08.2014
- Dental Hygienist duties
- maintaining and developing order control of procedural items
- Maintaining office environment OSHA issues
- Maintaining patient recall and recurring visits
President of State Hygiene Organization
American Dental Hygienist Association
Topeka
08.1999 - 05.2001
- Was Administrative President for Kansas Dental Hygienist association
- Lobbying and giving testimony on dental hygiene before Governmental legislators
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Supervised annual convention
Education
Associate of Science - Biochemistry/Dental hygiene
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- data entry and documentation
- direct client care
- appointment control
- critical thinking and problem solving
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Periodontal Dental Hygienist
Park Avenue Dental Care
11.2019 - 09.2024
Dental Hygienist
Dr C Wesley Barnett
08.2003 - 08.2014
President of State Hygiene Organization
American Dental Hygienist Association
08.1999 - 05.2001
Associate of Science - Biochemistry/Dental hygiene
Prairie State College
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