Megan Mitchell

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: megan.mitchell@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: meganmitchelldh

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience as a Dental Hygienist, proficient in advanced periodontal therapies and patient education within busy dental practices. Consistently achieved high patient satisfaction scores by delivering comprehensive oral hygiene care and fostering preventive dental habits.

Adept at utilising modern dental technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical operations.

Experience

Dental Hygienist, Regent Street Dental Practice -- London, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Provided comprehensive oral hygiene treatments including scaling, root planing, and direct fluoride applications for an average of 10-12 patients daily.

• Educated patients on effective oral hygiene techniques, dietary advice, and smoking cessation, resulting in a 25% improvement in patient compliance with home care regimens.

• Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment planning for periodontal disease, collaborating closely with dentists to ensure integrated patient care pathways.

• Managed and maintained accurate patient records using Exact software, ensuring compliance with CQC standards and data protection regulations.

Dental Hygienist, Chelsea Dental Studio -- London, UK

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Delivered routine and advanced hygiene services, including comprehensive periodontal assessments and non-surgical periodontal therapy.

• Developed personalised oral health plans for diverse patient demographics, including paediatric and geriatric patients.

• Contributed to a 15% increase in patient retention by building strong rapport and demonstrating exceptional clinical care.

• Sterilised and maintained dental instruments and equipment, adhering to strict infection control protocols.

Education

King's College London, BSc (Hons) in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy -- London, UK

Sept 2014 – July 2017

City and Islington College, BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care -- London, UK

Sept 2012 – June 2014

Skills

Clinical Skills: Scaling and Root Planing, Periodontal Charting, Local Anaesthesia Administration, Direct Fluoride Application, Dental Radiography, Oral Cancer Screening, Impressions, Fissure Sealants, Stain Removal, Whitening

Patient Care & Education: Oral Hygiene Instruction, Dietary Counselling, Smoking Cessation Advice, Paediatric Dental Care, Geriatric Dental Care, Special Needs Dentistry, Patient Rapport Building, Treatment Plan Explanation

Practice Management & Technology: Exact Software, Dentally Software, SOE Dental Software, Infection Control, CQC Compliance, Record Keeping, Sterilisation Techniques, Cross-Contamination Prevention