Katelyn Thomson RDH

2427 NE Saratoga St
Portland, OR 97211
thom4334@pacificu.edu
kthomsonrdh.weebly.com
(503) 314 - 8826

Objective
To obtain a position in a team oriented dental practice where I can utilize my dental hygiene
knowledge and skills in a preventative, patient focused environment.

Education
Pacific University Hillsboro, OR 2015-2017
Degree: BS Dental Hygiene
Portland Community College Portland, OR 2012-2015
Prerequisites for Dental Hygiene Presidents List
Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, Washington 2008-
2009
Dental Assisting Certificate Presidents List
University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, Alaska 2006-2007
General Education Classes

Licenses & Certifications

Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Sedation Endorsement
Restorative Endorsement
Oregon Expanded Practice Registered Dental Hygienist
Health Care Provider CPR Certified

Skills
Dental Spanish
Natural leader
Strong non-surgical periodontal therapy skills
Experience working with low income and underserved populations
Strong communication skills
Experience with silver diamine fluoride
Impressions, study models & fabrication of bleach trays
Experienced working with portable dental equipment
Anesthesia and restorative functions
Proficient in Axium, Dentrix and Eaglesoft Software

Related Experience
 Over 500 hours of treatment on patients of all cultures, demographics and status of disease at the
following facilities: Expanded practice, Senior Residential and Nursing Centers, Virginia Garcia,
Chemawa Indian Health Services, Neighborhood Health Center, Salem Boys and Girls Club,
Interprofessional Diabetes Clinic, Russell Street HIV Clinic, Multnomah County Sealant and
Educational Program, and Pacific University.
Pacific University Dental Clinic: Provided dental hygiene and restorative care to predominately
Hispanic adult patients with primarily moderate to severe periodontal disease.
Pacific University Practicum: Completed a teaching internship in the summer of 2017, and
provided instruction on administration of local anesthesia to junior students.

Volunteer Experience
Project Homeless
o Provided free dental hygiene care to the homeless population. 2016 & 2017
Give Kids a Smile Restorative Chair Leader
o Provided free dental hygiene preventative services to children. Managed all supplies for
restorative services for the event. 2016 & 2017
Mission of Mercy
o Provided oral hygiene instructions and assisted with room turn over. 2015

Awards and Activities

Sigma Phi Alpha Excellence in Journalism Award Winner 2017
ODHA Conference Alternate Student Delegate 2015
Member of ADHA, HDA and ADEA 2015-2017

Dental Experience
Dental Assistant Bruce Nguyen DDS April 2013- December 2015
Assisted chairside with the Dr for all restorative procedures. Maintained sterilization and
inventory.

Dental Assistant Hadi Nouredine DMD October 2009 November 2011

Assisted chair side for all restorative procedures. Experience with endodontics, periodontal
surgeries, implants and lasers.

Front Office Receptionist Douglas Weaver DDS June 2002 Dec 2008
Front office work included billing insurance, posting payments, making phone calls, greeting
patients, creating monthly dental bulletin boards, filling and organizing charts.

References available upon request