Anastasia Karst
Halifax,NS
Summary
Knowledgeable and driven Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor with 5 years experience working as a registered dental hygienist but over 10 years experience working in a dental setting. Experience teaching in clinical settings. Organized and motivated with a dedication to teaching. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Part Time Clinical Instructor
Dalhousie University
09.2023 - Current
- Provided clinical instruction to 29 dental hygiene students in clinical settings within the Government Assisted Population Clinic, Dalhousie Clinic and Harborview School Clinic
- Assisted students in developing their dental hygiene skills by providing demonstrations of different techniques and methods to address certain cases
- Helped students to develop their critical thinking skills and decision making skills
- Provided guidance on best practices to ensure that students have tools and skillsets needed to graduate confidently and competently
- Improved student performance and decreased learning gaps by consistently providing feedback and motivational strategies
- Supported a safe learning environment by emphasizing proper equipment use and infection control
Dental Hygienist
Park Lane Dental Specialists
03.2021 - Current
- Provide exceptional and compassionate preventative oral health care and education to my patients
- Provide individualized treatment to patients with periodontal disease including root planing and periodontal maintenance
- Deliver oral hygiene instruction and education around oral health
- Administration of local anesthetic and I am self-initiated
Dental Hygienist
Mumford Family Dental Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Hygienist
Elmsdale Dental Clinic
05.2021 - 12.2021
Dental Hygienist
Champlain Dental Centre
12.2019 - 05.2021
Education
Master of Health Studies Teaching Focus - Health Studies
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB05.2024
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2019
Bachelor of Kinesiology, Minor in Biology -
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.2015
Skills
- Student Preceptor
- Individual Instruction
- Patient Safety
- Clinical expertise
- One-on-one Instruction
- Feedback Delivery
- Supervising students
- Patient Care
- Clinical Instruction
- Assessment skills
- Verbal Communication
- Supervision and leadership
Awards
- Alice Hartlen Memorial Prize for students showing greatest proficiency and creativity in community health (2019)
- 3rd Place for Dalhousie Dental Hygiene Table Clinics- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (2019)
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- Vice President of the Dalhousie Dental Hygiene Class of 2019 (Sept 2017-May 2019)
- Culture and Climate Representative (Sept 2018-May 2019)
- IWK Childlife Volunteer (July 2016-May 2017)
- Frontier College Literacy Reading Program (September 2016-December 2016)
- Brigadoon Autism Camp Weekend (July 2013)
- Annapolis Valley Regional Health Volunteer in the Medical Ward (2013-2015)
- Acadia SMILE Program (2011-2015)
- Coordinator of the SMILE Golf Tournament (2013 and 2014)
- Shinerama Fundraiser (2011-2012)
- Independent study completed on “Hemoglobin in Runners” with Dr. Rene Murphy (January-April 2014)
- Designing and implementing an exercise training program for older adults in Physical Activity: Older Adults
- Welcome Week Leader (September 2013)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Canadian Dental Hygiene Association
- College of Dental Hygienists of Nova Scotia
Timeline
Part Time Clinical Instructor
Dalhousie University
09.2023 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Mumford Family Dental Clinic
05.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Hygienist
Elmsdale Dental Clinic
05.2021 - 12.2021
Dental Hygienist
Park Lane Dental Specialists
03.2021 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Champlain Dental Centre
12.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Health Studies Teaching Focus - Health Studies
Athabasca University
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Kinesiology, Minor in Biology -
Acadia University
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