Tara A. Chiaramonte

Tara A. Chiaramonte

512 Old Hickory Blvd #1312

Nashville, TN 37209

(619)987-0243

OBJECTIVE

To obtain employment in a dental hygienist position, providing expanded functions in a patient-oriented practice as part of a cooperative team.

EDUCATION

​University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco CA​June 2004

​B.S. Dental Hygiene

​Southern Utah University, Cedar City UT​May 2002

​B.S. Biology/Chemistry minor

WORK EXPERIENCE

​Dental Hygienist

​Tower Dentistry​January 2006-present

Lead Hygienist.Assessing individual needs, tailoring oral hygiene instructions, and providing supportive therapy. Nitrous-oxide administration and local anesthesia.Soft Tissue Management Certified.Experience with Dentrix,conscious sedation,intra-oral camera, digital radiographs.Responsible for hygiene inventory and contacting sales representatives.Refer and coordinate treatment with our in-house periodontist.

​Dental Hygienist/Dental Assistant

​Direct Dental Staffing/San Diego Dental Personnel Service​June 2003-present

Currently fulfilling dental hygienist positions as temporary help onsomeMondays.Nitrous-oxide administration and local anesthesia.Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Softdent, film radiographs, digital radiographs, sensor radiographs.

Spent time fulfilling dental assistant positions as temporary help for the summer.Assisted the dentist and staff with various task such as: teeth extractions, both composite and amalgam restorations, root canals, preparation and delivery of crowns, impressions, bleaching trays, radiographs, and variousother tasks.Sterilized dental instruments and patient rooms while also helping the front office with billing, filing, and confirming appointments.Have experience assisting periodontal and endodontic procedures.

​Dental Hygienist

​Anthony R. Cardoza​​​May 2006-March 2007

Laser therapy: pre-treating with laser bacterial reduction and using laser curettage for post SRP treatment. Nitrous-oxide administration and local anesthesia.Experience with Eaglesoft, sensor radiographs.

​Dental Hygienist

​Robert Krause​​ December 2005-May 2006

Individualized treatment, co-treated with doctor and staff. Instill preventative oral health care to benefit clientele. Nitrous-oxide administration and local anesthesia.Experience with Dentrix and digital radiographs.

​Front/Back Dental Assistant

​Raymond M. Tash​November 2004-December 2005

Front assisting duties: opening/closing the office, answering telephones, scheduling patients, confirming appointments, recall system, billing, filing, etc. Experience with Dentrix and answering service.Chair side assisting duties: composite restorations, preparation and delivery of crowns, impressions, bleaching trays, radiographs, set up and breakdown of room along with an array of other duties.

Referencesand Letters of RecommendationAvailable Upon Request

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