

Alicia Degen
Dental Hygiene Graduate from the University of Louisiana Monroe

Alicia Degen
I chose this picture as a representation of myself because dental hygiene is my dream and receiving my white coat has been one of my biggest accomplishments thus far.
About Me...
I have a strong ambition to help others. Having the ability to perform the roles of a clinician, educator, researcher, advocator, and administrator enables me to successfully meet the oral health needs in our society. I can offer my attitude to the dental hygiene field because it reflects strong leadership skills. Please feel free to browse my website to see the many other qualities I have to offer.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
August 2017- May 2022
University of Louisiana – Monroe; LA Class of 2022
Bachelor of Science; Dental Hygiene
GPA: 3.50
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
August 2021- Present
Student Success Center- ULM Campus
August 2018- May 2021
Department of Education- ETeach- ULM Campus
August 2014- May 2017
Franklinton High School, Franklinton, LA Class of 2017
Diploma
GPA: 3.70
August 2017-May 2018
ULM Child Development Center
Click here to view my resume.

Awards
Interests
Dean's List- Academic Achievement
President's List- Academic Achievement
Dinisia Hardley Silver Memorial Scholarship
James Cofer First Generation Scholarship
Soft Skills:
Leadership
Communication
Problem-Solving
Work Ethic
Encouraging
Motivated
Art
Photography
Travel
Cooking
Exercise
Church
Hard Skills:
HIPPA Certification
CPR Certified
Certified in administering Local Anesthesia
Certified in administering Nitrous Oxide
Computer Skills
Philosophy of Practice
Dental hygienists have many roles which include being educators, clinicians, researchers, advocators, and administrators. I am dedicated on giving my patients my utmost attention and care needed to maintain a healthy oral hygiene. My goal is to completely prevent, and/or prevent the progression of gum and bone disease. It is crucial that I do so to keep my patients from eventually losing their teeth. I assess each patient and determine treatment plans based off their assessment results. I itent on bonding with my patients to build a trusting relationship with one another so the patients can fully understand the importance of their oral care. I always put the needs of my patients first, no matter what! My patients appreciate the passion that I have for my job. I provide my patients with the most supreme level of health possible. The result is my patients living a healthy life with beautiful smiles. A smiling face is a beautiful face!

Below you will find a summary of patients and x-rays I have completed during my time in the program.



Goals
As a new dental hygiene graduate I have many goals for my career. Some of my short term goals include, obtaining a full time position within a welcoming environment, begin investing in a retirement plan, enroll in health care benefits, and successfully make it through training in my new position. A few of my long term goals include, becoming proficient in new technology and techniques, passing my knowledge down to a new hire within my profession, increasing my retirement contribution, and expanding my overall networking abilities.