1. 628 N Pierce St Phone: (620)228-2174
Delphos, OH 45833 michelleplaster@yahoo.com
Michelle D. Plaster
An organized and self motivated dentalhygienist seeking employment in a team oriented practice. With
4 years of hands on experience and a strong commitment to service and excellence, I am looking for a
newpractice to call home. I amalso certified in the practice of dentalassisting and am proficientin front
of office duties which would make me a well rounded asset to any dental office.
Educational Background/Certifications
Education:
 AAS Dental Hygiene (May2011)
FlintHillsTechnical College
Emporia,Kansas
 Technical CertificationinDental Assisting(May2008)
FlintHillsTechnical College
Emporia,Kansas
Additional Certifications:
 Red CrossCertification (Updated for2015)
 Certification in Dental Anesthesia and Therapeutics (2010)
 Certification in NitrousOxideAdministration
Professional Employment History
Aurora Dental Artists
AhmedKoheil,DDS
Aurora,CO
April 2015 to August2015
Cozy Dental
DennisFreiden,DDS
Aurora,CO
August2013 to April 2015
Junction City Family Dentistry
JoshLarkin,DDS
JunctionCity,Kansas
March 2012 to July 2013
Kona Dental Office
Gary Uriu, DDS
CaptainCook,HI
August2011 to January 2012

2. Qualifications/Skills/Previous Duties:
• ProficientatusingDentrix,Dexis,MacPractice,OpenDental andProfessorSuni software
• Responsible forcollectingand updatinghealthhistories withafocuson pharmacological,psychological
and social considerations
• Maintained detailed,professional recordsof treatmentandexaminations
• Exceptionallyskilledat takingdiagnosticfilm ordigital x-rays
• Responsible fororal pathologyscreenings anddetectionof abnormalitiesinteethorgums
• Maintainedaclean,sterile andcheerfulenvironmentwhere patients feel comfortable. Preparedthem
for treatmentandprovidedefficient,qualitydental treatment
• Highlyskilledatdeterminingapatient’sneeds throughthoroughperiodontal assessment, withan
exceptionalabilitytofollowthroughwithoral hygieneproceduresin accordance totreatmentplan.
• Excellentatexplaining treatmentandcounselingpatientsinawaythat wouldachieve clarity andlead
towardsthe acceptance of treatmentrecommendations
• Removedsoftandharddepositsfromteeth,usinghand and/orultrasonicscalers
• Excellentperiodontal scalingskills
• Highexpertisein administeringlocal anesthetic, while keepingpatient calmandcomfortable
• Placedquality,long-lastingpitandfissure sealants onchildren
• Providedfluoridetherapy
• Recommendedadditional productssuchas Arestin mouthwashes,highlyfluoridatedtoothpastes,
electrictoothbrushes,whiteningtraysandbleachrefills
• Maintainedinstrumentationfordental hygienetreatment bysterilizingandsharpening instruments
• Performedmiscellaneous office taskssuchas office newsletterdesign,patientrecall follow upand
scheduling,equipmentmaintenance andinventory