Amandeep Kaur Matharu
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dental hygienist having previous experience of being Certified Dental Assistant with 4 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Westmount Dental Centre
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Software.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Maple Dental Clinic
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Action for review by dentist
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
- Also worked with I-tero system for Invisalign records
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Education
Dental Hygiene Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene And Auxilliaries
02.2023
Bachelors Of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
BFUHS
Punjab, IN06.2015
Dental Assisting Certification - Certified Dental Assistant
NDAEB
Skills
- Occlusal Registrations
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Preliminary Impressions
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Schedule Management
- Taking X-Rays
- Digital Radiographs
- Sealant Application
- Fluoride Treatments
- Temporary Restorations
- Rubber Dam Placement
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Addressing Patient Inquiries
- Exam Room Setups
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Prioritization
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Patient Flow Management
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Periodontal Treatment
- Stain Removal
- Soft Tissue Management
- Dental Health Promotion
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Gum and Tooth Examination
- Dental Scaling
- Gum Disease Identification
- Dental Prophylaxis
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Westmount Dental Centre
05.2023 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Maple Dental Clinic
12.2017 - 08.2022
Dental Hygiene Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene And Auxilliaries
Bachelors Of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
BFUHS
Dental Assisting Certification - Certified Dental Assistant
NDAEB
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