​Tilicia Wells

Oregon Registered Dental Hygienist, CPR/AED Certified

❖ EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

❖ Dental Hygiene, AAS --Lane Community College 2017
❖ CPR/AED Certification-- Adult, Child and Infant-- American Red Cross EXP 2021
❖ Local Anesthesia-- Western Regional Exam Board 2017
❖ Dental Hygiene Diagnosis 2017
❖ National Career Readiness Certificate-- American College Testing 2016
❖ Dental Assistant 2014
❖ Oregon Radiology Certification 2012

❖ GENERAL OR SPECIALTY PRACTICE

ORAL SURGERY AND PERIODONTAL

Highly skilled, energetic, and flexible dental hygiene professional with experience in
4-handed dentistry, radiology, sterilization, lab and office duties. Friendly, welcoming and adept at
earning patient’s confidence. A proven asset to a growing practice, with demonstrated initiative and
commitment. Works with patients to review medical and dental history. Conducts oral exams of hard
and soft tissues, recording decay, plaque accumulation, abnormalities, performing root planing,
curettage, oral prophylaxis and topical fluoride. Places sealants, discusses cause and solution of oral
hygiene diagnosis with patients. Check and maintain clinical equipment and instruments. Act as
community advocate and prepare dental education material.

❖ DENTAL SKILLS SUMMARY

4- Handed Dentistry Preventative Care Sterilization

Diagnostic X-Rays Infection Control Oral Surgery

Emergency Treatment Prosthetics/Restorations Teeth Whitening

Cast Impressions Dental Prophy/NSPT Treatment Patient Education

❖ CHAIRSIDE/LAB EXPERIENCE
❖ Prepare tray setups for dental procedures, obtain and record dental/medical records
❖ Prepare patients for procedure- ensure comfort, develop trust, calm distressed patients, instruct on
postoperative and general oral health care.
❖ Oversee cleanliness of operatories and sterilization, ensure safe conditions with sterilization
equipment.
❖ Assist dentist with procedures.
❖ Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, pour models, make casts.
❖ Expose radiographs, in-direct/direct/traditional, and process film
❖ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dental Hygienist--​Florence Dental Clinic, Florence, OR, October 2017- Present

Dental Assistant-- ​Shane Samy DMD, Eugene, OR, March 2012- January 2015

Florence, Oregon 97439 | 541-991-7162 | wellsfamilyeos@gmail.com