Resume Rebecca K Neft RDH BS

R E B E C C A K . N E F T R D H B S Avon, OH 44011 • (m) 440-476-9919

rebeccaneft@msn.com www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaneftrdhbs

OBJECTIVE

Practice Dental Hygiene as part of a professional dental team where I can best serve my patient’s dental health needs, create value for the practice and be a continuous learner

EDUCATION

University of Colorado - Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene July 2005 – May 2007

Community College of Aurora - Associate of Science “Honor Student” September 2000 – May 2005

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

State of Ohio Dental Hygienist License

Certified, CPR, Valid through May 1, 2014

Certified, Local Anesthesia - University of Colorado School of Dentistry, May 25, 2007

Certified, EzLase 810nm & Picasso 810nm Diode Laser, World Clinical Laser Institute, May 20, 2010

Certified, Nitrous Oxide -Oxygen Conscious Sedation - University of Colorado School of Dentistry, May 25, 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dental Hygienist – On-Call Assignments, NE Ohio October 2011 – Present

Providing on-call Dental Hygiene services on an emergency or temporary basis

Dental Hygienist – Dixon Creek Dental Center, Corvallis, Oregon July 2008 – September 2011

Responsible for Dental Hygiene care in a family dental practice including; scaling, root planning, radiographs, periodontal maintenance and instruction in proper dental care

Treated periodontal disease using diode laser to reduce bacterial load and pocket depth

Proficient in the use of Patterson EagleSoft software to manage digital imaging procedures and electronic patient records

Dental Hygienist - Denver Dental, Aurora, Colorado August 2007 – May 2008

Responsible for Dental Hygiene care and processes in a large pediatric practice, (4) Dentists, (1) Hygienist and (15+) Assistants

Trained Dental Assistants in the art and science of Dental Hygiene; X-Rays, prophy and oral hygiene instruction

Recognized by parents for my ability to thoughtfully treat and teach their children resulting in parents requesting my personal services

Served the community by presenting at high school career days and performing oral health screenings at elementary schools and Head Start programs

Dental Hygienist Student - University of Colorado Clinical Rotation, Denver, Colorado January 2006 – May 2007

Healthy Smiles

Inner City Dental Clinic

Denver Health Medical Center

Howard Dental Clinic “HIV / Aids Clinic”

Chopper Topper Program “Community Sealant Program”

Salud Family Health Center

Metro Community Providers Network

Clinica Campesina Clinic

Veteran’s Administration Hospital Dental Clinic

Special Care Clinic “Disabled and Medically Compromised Patients”

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Phi Theta Kappa, International Honors Society

VOLUNTEER EXPEREIENCES

Director of a youth group including 20 girls and boys ages 10 to 15 and a staff of volunteer adult counselors and instructors, 2 years

Race For The Cure “Fund Raiser for Breast Cancer”

Metro Community Providers Network Head Start Program “Distributed dental health information to new and expectant mothers”

9 News Who Cares “Collected food, clothing and toys for those in need during the holidays”

Boo at the Zoo “Community Service”

Seal-A-Thon “Sealant Program for 2nd and 6th Graders

Elementary class room volunteer for various activities from reading labs to cutting and pasting, grades K - 6, 8 years