Kay Neumann

Registered Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Educator

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

About

I’m just a girl who is passionate about dentistry! I’ve been pursuing dental excellence for 30+ years by educating patients, students, dental practices, and most importantly – myself!

Experience

  • Digital Imaging Trainer at Carestream Dental
    Oct 2018 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos

    As a contractor for Carestream Dental, I provide onsite didactic and clinical instruction on the use of digital 3D imaging equipment and software to practices and institution across the United States

  • Sales and Education Consultant at Premier Dental Products Company/USA
    Nov 2014 - Feb 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Managing a 5 state region in the Midwest, I provided product support and taught continuing education seminars to private dental practices, dental suppliers, and educational institutions.

  • Adjunct Clinical Instructor at University of Missouri-Kansas City
    Aug 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Clinical dental hygiene instructor working with the junior and senior dental hygiene students. I assisted their development of clinical competency in comprehensive dental hygiene services and helped students integrate basic and dental science knowledge into their clinical dental hygiene skills. I evaluated student performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses • Responsible for critical analysis and approval of students’ comprehensive patient care plans • Assist students in formulating semester goals and monitor progress on their goals • Critique student journals and provide feedback encouraging critical thinking and self-evaluation • Deliver midterm and final evaluations to the students on my assigned team and report their progress to the clinical coordinator • Collaborate with other members of the instructional team to help foster an effective learning and patient care environment

  • Registered Dental Hygienist at Periodontal Specialists, PA
    Mar 2001 - Aug 2014 · 13 yrs 6 mos

    • Periodontal patient care within a large periodontal group practice • Comprehensive periodontal treatment and dental implant care • Managed multi-practice hygiene department, inventory control, equipment management, and practice wide OSHA training

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor at UMKC School of Dentistry
    Aug 2013 - May 2014 · 10 mos

    As a part-time student clinical instructor working with the junior dental hygiene students. I assisted their development of clinical competency in comprehensive dental hygiene services and help students integrate basic and dental science knowledge into their clinical dental hygiene skills. I evaluated student performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses. • Responsible for critical analysis and approval of students’ comprehensive patient care plans • Assisted students in formulating semester goals and monitored progress on their goals • Critiqued student journals and provided feedback encouraging critical thinking and self-evaluation • Delivered midterm and final evaluations to the students on my assigned team and reported their progress to the clinical coordinator • Collaborated with other members of the instructional team to help foster an effective learning and patient care environment