Katie Rus


(712) 301-9654 katielynnrus@gmail.com Omaha, Ne PORTFOLIO: katierusdhyg.squarespace.com

EDUCATION
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA May 2019

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene

Dean’s List, PTK Honor Society

RELATED COURSEWORK

General and Oral Pathology, Periodontology, Local Anesthesia, Therapeutics and Pain
Control, Radiography, Preventative Dentistry, Community Dental Health, Dental Nutrition,
Dental Materials.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Dental Hygiene Clinical Rotation, Iowa city, IA 2017-2019

University of Iowa College of Dentistry

- Obtained and updated health histories, conducted extra oral and intra oral exams, performed:
plaque scores, scale and root planed, coronal polished, applied fluoride treatments, placed
sealants, administered anesthesia when required, made radiographs, established individualized
treatment plans, educated and provided knowledge to patient on ways to better health. Rotations
include preventive clinic, special care clinic, periodontology clinic, and radiography clinic.

- Iowa City Free Dental Clinic, Iowa City, IA

- Obtained and updated health histories. Provided oral hygiene care and
education.

His Hands Free Clinic, Cedar Rapids, IA- Obtained and reviewed health histories.
Provided oral hygiene care and education.

Iowa Medical and Classification Center, Coralville, IA- Obtained and reviewed
health histories. Provided oral hygiene care and education.

Briarwood Health Care Center Iowa City, IA - Provided dental screenings to seniors
as well as plaque removal and fluoride varnish applications.

Certifications
 - BLS certifications August 2019- -
Mandatory Child & Adult Reporter

Work Experience
Red Lobster, Coralville, IA

- Worked as an Opening Supervisor, Service Professional (akin Assistant

Manager), Bartender, and Server.