Herversee Purifoy, RDH, BS

“Preventive care specialist, saving one smile at a time”

(240) 532-2733 |Herversee.L.Ross@gmail.com

 

 

Professional Profile: Detail-oriented, passionate, reliable, and self-motivating team player, seeking a full-time position as a dental hygienist, which offers the opportunity for growth. Seeking an environment that addresses patient’s oral care concerns, supports patient behavior modification, and promotes preventive dental therapy.

 

Qualifications:         Dentrix, Eagle Soft, and Easy Dental software trained and experienced

• Digital and PSP plates radiography trained with Dexis software

• Block/Infiltration local anesthetic and nitrous oxide trained

• Soft Tissue Laser trained and certified 

• HIPAA trained and certified

• P.A.N.D.A. trained and certified

• Basic Life Support CPR trained and certified

 

Education:              FORTIS COLLEGE; Lanham, MD                                              Sept 2017

                                 Associate of Science –Dental hygiene; GPA: 3.5

 

                                 TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY; Washington, DC              Dec 2011

                                 Bachelor of Science Biology

 

Accolades:              Beta Kappa Chi member

                                  Class of 2017- Treasurer

                                  Dean’s list award recipient

   Trinity Leadership Scholarship recipient

                                  American Dental Hygiene Association member                                 

Clinical

Experience:              Fortis Dental Hygiene Clinic; Lanham, MD

• Performed over 1000+ hours of clinical practice and over 70+ hours of community service learning; Marketed services and coordinated scheduling while performing non-surgical periodontal therapy and preventive services; Educated each patient on proper oral hygiene care and oral-systemic link in order to achieve healthier smiles

   

   Prince George’s County Health Department; Cheverly, MD

• Delivered patient education to low-income children and high-risk patients and assisted in determining patient’s need for continuous care; Provided non-surgical periodontal therapy and performed oral cancer screenings for all patients; Sterilize and decontaminated work stations while applying pit and fissure sealants

 

Public Health

Experience:             DC General Family Shelter; Washington, DC

   Community presentation

• Conducted current research indicating expecting mothers are at an increased risk for preterm low-birth weight babies without preventive oral care prior and during pregnancy; Presented patient education to soon-to-be-moms and explained the importance of preventive oral hygiene during pregnancy; Provided instructions on how to properly brush and floss

 

  Team Smile; Washington, DC

  Student hygienist

• Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations; Provided oral prophylaxis and applied topical fluoride treatments; Educated patients on the importance of continuous preventive dental care; Performed show-tell-do techniques with brushing and flossing

 

  Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures; Baltimore, MD

  Student hygienist

• Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations; Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms; Gathered and recorded medical and dental history; Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases

 

Work Experience:   Hillcrest Dental; Washington, DC                                       Aug 2012 – Mar 2016

   Front Desk Receptionist

• Resolved patient issues in accordance with company policies and procedures; Coordinated with dental insurance companies to ensure claims; maintain facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; organize and present financial arrangements to patients and arrange payment schedules; include administrative functions including bank deposits, revenue posting, staff payroll and invoice processing

 

  Gateway Dental; Bowie, MD                                                Jun 2012 – Oct 2015

  Dental Assistant

• Assisted in all areas of dentistry, prosthodontics, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal; Assisted in four-handed chair side techniques; Managed inventory and assisted in ordering office supplies; Maintained sterilized instruments and cleanliness of operatory rooms; Fabricated provisional temporary crowns for prosthodontics treatment