Teetina James Email & Phone Number

United States

Recently after receiving specialized training and certification as bible teachers, my husband and I relocated to Connecticut to purse the goal of assisting the Haitian Creole community. It has been a truly rewarding experience, especially helping an underserved community during the pandemic. The experience gained through my many years in dentistry has helped me tremendously. I look forward to applying the skills that I have gained during this new endeavor for future pursuits inside and outside of the dental operatory.

United States

Reviewed progress notes, plans of treatment, and other clinical documentation for pre-certification and utilization review. Preformed clinical QA reviews on claims, treatment plans, and insurance verification forms to correct inaccurate coding. Collaborated with management team to provide feedback to improve efficiency.

High Point, Nc

Managed a team of three hygienists to include creating and implementing protocols within the hygiene department to improve processes for patient education, measuring and assessing oral hygiene, and formulating treatment plans with a goal of patient acceptance. Evaluated patient cases to determine appropriate treatment to assist in rendering the best care possible to phobic and health compromised patients. Assisted in the onboarding processes for new hires to include interviewing, training new employees, and conducting monthly meetings with hygiene staff to maintain adherence to policies and address clinical issues. Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.Performed various dental procedures to include scaling and root planing, removing sutures and dressings, making impressions for study casts, and placing/removing rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations.Preformed four handed dentistry as needed with the Dentist during procedures done under Conscious Sedation.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Preformed patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, interpreting dental radiographs, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, and dental charting.Adminstered exceptional patient treatment to include, scaling and root planing, sealants, whitening treatments, and chair side patient education about appropriate oral hygiene and nutritional strategies to maintain oral health.Made impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs). Performed documentation and office management activities.

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Preformed prophylaxis on Class I-IV patients using the Cavitron, hand scalers, currettes, subgingival irrigation, and placement of subgingival antibiotics.Administered preventative oral hygiene treatment for pediatric and geriatric patients to include administration of fluoride, placement of sealants, crown polishing, and air-powder polishing when applicable•Exposure and development of diagnostic radiographs to include panoramic, full mouth, and bite wing using traditional and digital x-ray equipment.Specialized oral hygiene instruction for new mothers, parents, periodontal patients, and those with removable appliances.Provided oral hygiene treatment and instructions for patients through use of tobacco cessation programs, phase contrast microscope, and dietary analysis.Developed and implemented an oral hygiene and nutrition education program for children ages 4 through 6 at Algier B. Wilkins Elementary school in Fayetteville, NC.Skilled in treating patients with special needs to include diabetics, hypertensive patients, and cancer patients as well as those with physical and mental disabilities. Various office duties to include scheduling appointments and verifying insurance.

Clerical Duties including answering phones, booking patient appointments, patient intake, creating patient forms, data entry and transcription of patient information, clinical notes and accounting statistics.Billing duties to include filing claims with insurance companies, accounts receivable, collecting payment on past due patient and insurance accounts, and bank deposits.Maintained and established relationships with insurance companies such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, HealthNet, and Medicare/Medicaid, by keeping up to date on policies and procedures through continuing education and information seminars.Maintained patient records (paper and electronic) according to HIPPA guidelines.

Associate'S Degree, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Associate Degree, Applied Science, Dental Hygiene