Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Alanna Pelias

Alanna Pelias

Calgary

Summary

Dynamic Registered Dental Hygienist with over 20 yrs of experience. Excelling in advanced debridement techniques and patient education. Committed to delivering patient focused care with a compassionate approach. Known for a collaborative approach and a commitment to excellence. Dedicated to the dental hygiene profession with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Hygienist

Canyon Dental Centre
02.2011 - Current
  • Delivered excellent periodontal therapy following a thorough assessment and diagnosis of periodontal diseases.
  • Provided compassionate care through exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach, and positive rapport development.
  • Captured dental images through radiographs and Itero scans.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition, providing detailed instructions for patient home care
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer
  • Followed infection protocol guidelines
  • Contributed to practice growth in a lead hygienist role, establishing a periodontal program, calibrating clinical skills, and collaborating with other team leads to build an excellent workplace culture.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Nose Creek Dental Centre
07.2004 - 05.2010
  • Delivered compassionate care through communication, exceptional clinical skills and a gentle approach
  • Assessed and diagnosed the periodontal status for patients, providing them with an individualized treatment plan and delivering the appropriate periodontal therapy
  • Educated patient on disease prevention, oral home care and nutrition
  • Performed dental radiographs and oral cancer screenings
  • Followed infection protocol guidelines


Education

Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK
05-2004

Advanced Diploma - Dental Assisting

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK
05-1998

Skills

  • Strong clinical skills with advanced training in debridement techniques
  • Administration of local anesthesia
  • GBT certification from EMS
  • Experience with Itero technology
  • Specialized education from KOIS and Elite Practice
  • Excellent organizational skills and time management
  • Effective communication skills
  • PowerPractice software proficiency

Timeline

Registered Dental Hygienist

Canyon Dental Centre
02.2011 - Current

Registered Dental Hygienist

Nose Creek Dental Centre
07.2004 - 05.2010

Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Advanced Diploma - Dental Assisting

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Alanna Pelias