Dental hygienist with 15 years of experience in preventive care and patient management. Proven expertise in treatment coordination and building strong rapport with patients. Skilled in utilizing advanced technologies to enhance patient experiences and improve practice efficiency. Collaborative team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Blueridge Dental
North Vancouver, British Columbia
03.2019 - Current
Deliver individualized preventive and periodontal care through comprehensive patient assessments.
Utilize Cleardent software, Genex digital radiographs, iTero scanning, and intraoral photography for accurate diagnosis.
Coordinate restorative treatment and managed hygiene appointment bookings to streamline patient flow.
Administer local anesthetics and topical pain management products.
Cultivate patient rapport through compassionate communication, contributing to increased patient comfort and satisfaction.
Mentor new clinical staff through structured training programs, improving clinical management and team competency.
Ensure sterilization and maintenance of equipment, including Hydrim Bravo autoclave and Statim 5000 and 2000.
Dental Hygienist (LOCUM)
604 Main Dental
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2018 - 03.2025
Maintained high standards of patient care during consistent Saturday hygienist role, contributing to patient satisfaction and retention.
Provided comprehensive dental care alongside dentist at periodontal practice, enhancing patient treatment experience.
Ensured sterilization and maintenance of hygiene instruments, supporting stringent safety protocols and patient safety.
Utilized digital imaging technology, including PSP plates.
Dental Hygienist
Coast Dental Cente
Coquitlam, British Columbia
11.2009 - 03.2019
Delivered personalized preventive and periodontal care by conducting detailed patient assessments.
Administered local anesthetic to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
Streamlined appointment scheduling and documentation using Maxident software, enhancing workflow and patient experience.
Procured necessary dental supplies for daily operations. and played a pivotal role in sterilization processes.
Dental Hygienist
Maple Meadows Dental
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
11.2009 - 11.2011
Managed two hygiene rooms, maintaining high standards while meeting time constraints.
Oversaw instrument setup and sterilization, ensuring instruments remained functional and ready for use.