Sanela Ovnovic-Hodzic
sanelaovnovichodzic@yahoo.com

EDUCATION:
Kennedy King College at the University of IL, Chicago, 2008-2010
A.S. Dental Hygiene
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2005-2007
B.S. Biology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
University of IL at Chicago
Student Dental Hygienist 2008-2010
-Perform oral health care assessments; expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs; remove plaque and calculus using dental hand instruments and Cavitron; apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth; administer
local anesthetic and nitrous oxide analgesia; educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain healthy teeth and gums; counsel patients about plaque control and developing individualized at-home oral hygiene programs; administer smoking cessation programs; counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health.

VOLUNTEER:
Dental Hygienist/Dental Educator, Chicago, IL 2005-2008
Boys & Girls Club, St Basil’s Peoples Free Clinic, Goldie’s Place, and Copernicus Elementary School.

ROTATIONS:
Urgent Care, Oral Surgery, Radiology, Cranio-facial Dept., Pediatrics.

PRESENTATIONS:
UIC Clinic and Research Day: “Alcoholic Mouthwash in the Etiology of Oral Cancer” 2010
UIC Dental Specialties: “Pediatric Dentistry” 2010
UIC Case Study: “Patient With Dental Fluorosis” 2010
UIC Evidence Based Dentistry: “Lidocaine vs Articaine” 2009
UIC Principles of Dental Hygiene: “Dental Hygiene Profession” 2008

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:
NERB 2010, National Board State Licensure 2010, Local Anesthesia/NO2 2009 and CPR/First Aid Class C certified 2010.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Illinois Dental Hygiene Association, American Dental Hygiene Association, Chicago Dental Society.

LANGUAGES:
English, Bosnian, Serbo-Croatian and German.

Objective:
A hygiene position in a dental office with a warm and friendly team atmosphere, in which patient care is the top priority

Relevant Skills:
•Dedicated and patient-focused
•Committed, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented
•Superb patient rapport and individualized patient care education skills
•Excellent evaluation and record keeping skills
•Counseling and motivation of patients to achieve optimal oral health
•Adept with diagnostic and panoramic x-rays, occlusal and i-CAT
•Interpretation of dental radiographs
•Administration of local anesthetic agents
•Providing and adequately applying caries prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants
•Competent with Diagnodent, Oraqix, Arestin, Airpolish, and ultrasonic scalers
•Proficient in debriding variety of assessments (including patients having periodontal disease)
•Experience working with children, adolescents and patients with disabilities
•Well versed in the recognition and treatment of xerostomia
•Experienced with maintaining implants and the restorations they support

Occupational History:

*2009 - Present Data Minds Company. Medical and Dental Software- Sales Representative
*2003-2008 Surgical/Anesthesia Assistant for Drs. Akers, Stohle, Borden, 1775 Glenview Rd., Glenview, IL 60025; 847.724.3335. Duties included: assisting in various surgical procedures, anesthesia assistant-monitoring patient sedation, implant coordinator (planning and scheduling implant cases, ordering implants, worked with various implant companies), instrument sterilization, exposure and development of radiographs, equipment maintenance, operation of I-CAT scan;
*2000-2001 Dental Assistant for Dr. Matthew Dolce, 1515 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091; 847.251.2711. Duties included: dental assisting in a wide range of dental procedures; Operatory preparation, exposure and development of radiographs

Certifications:

2010-Dental Hygiene License
2010-CPR for Healthcare Provider
2009-Local Anesthesia Certification
2008-Imaging Sciences International – Operations Training on i-CAT Cone Beam 3D Dental Imaging System
2007-AAOMS Advanced Protocols for Medical Emergencies in OMS Office
2005-Certificate of attendance in the Nobel Biocare World Conference 2005- Las Vegas
2004-Certificate of attendance in OMS Anesthesia Assistants Program

Memberships:
Illinois Dental Hygienists' Association

Education :
Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene, May 2010, William Rainey Harper College (Magna Cum Laude)

Languages spoken:
English and Polish

References:
Available upon request

Kathleen Mary Smith RDH
2203 Shannondale Rd. Green Oaks, IL 60048
Home 847-918-8743 Cell 847-918-8743
KMS0101@comcast.net

Objective
Utilize my extensive Dental Hygiene technical skills with my interpersonal communication skills in an energetic office with a positive team of educators.

Skills
• 20+ years experience in family, pediatric, and geriatric dentistry.
• Excellent skills in periodontal scaling, root planning, Atridox, and Arestin placement.
• Certified in painless Local Anesthesia
• Soft touch dental prophylaxis
• Extensive oral cancer, periodontal and dental anomaly screenings
• Proficient with Cavitron, Peizo, Prophyjet, Intraoral camera, bleaching, and dental sealants.
• Excelled in individualizing patient treatment plans.
• Highly organized with superior customer service skills
• Technical expertise with taking and interpreting Digital radiographs
• Proficiency with Softdent, Eaglesoft, Practice Works and Dentrix computer software
• Highly empathetic, conscientious, adaptive and solution-focused persona
• Holistic Dental Therapy Certified
• Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA and Office Sterilization Asepsis Procedures (OSAP).
• Spanish interpreting skilled

Education
Loyola University, Maywood and Lakeshore Campus
B.S. Degree, Dental Hygiene, Registered and Certified in Illinois
Certified in Local Anesthesia at College of DuPage
Current CPR Certification American Heart Association
Hypnotherapy Courses 101, 102, 103, Alternative Practitioner Academy, Arl. Hts.

Work Experience
Presently Temping for Dental Auxiliary and Private Practice, Libertyville IL
May -2009 to October 2009 Dr. Tim Canty DDS., Rollins Family Dental, Round Lake IL
2008-2009 Temping for Dental Auxiliary and Dental Personnel Placement, Park Ridge IL
2007-2008 Dr. Tony Yong DDS., the Smile Center, Mundelein IL
2003-2007 DOD Naval Hospital Great Lakes Naval Base North Chicago IL
1995-2003 Dr. Charles Schelhas DDS., and Dr. Gordon Jones DDS., Highland Park IL
1993-1995 Dr. Bradley Rule DDS., Waukegan/Gurnee IL