Christine Del Prete, RDH
Woodbridge
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist passionate about health equity, and improving access to oral health care within diverse community populations. Offering 20+ years of experience in all aspects of dental hygiene including the specialty of orthodontics, preventive services, public health, and case management. Highly organized with proven ability to manage and support multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced environment. Team-oriented with strong communication skills and ability to create positive rapport with team members, clients and external partners. Proven ability to work remotely while meeting/exceeding productivity expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist, Public Health (CDIP) - Oral Health Team
Region of Peel (full time-contract)
2023.02 - Current
- Working with internal and external partners to provide access and reduce barriers to oral health services for children in need of dental care
- Conduct school dental screenings with accuracy and efficiency
- Deliver dental hygiene preventive services with care and compassion
- Educate, navigate, and provide support to clients accessing government programs (HSO)
- Accurately document case management into OHISS, maintaining documentation standards of practice set out by the CDHO
- Case management, follow up, and navigation for all identified CUC cases
- Promote oral health initiatives/programs within the community, working with our internal and external partners
- Highly adaptable/flexible to schedule changes, different work locations and responsibilities.
- Collaborate with oral health team members in development of work instructions and various other projects to improve program efficiency
Case Investigator/Outbreak Management Covid-19
Regional Municipality of York (Agency staff/contract)
- 2022.12
- Conducted case investigations and managed/prioritized Covid-19 outbreaks for workplaces, community organizations, long term care homes, group homes and shelters within York Region during multiple fast-paced pandemic surges
- Investigated and managed complex outbreak cluster investigations and collaborated with epidemiologists, other teams within government organizations, and outside stakeholders
- Documented all interactions in meticulous detail, maintaining documentation standards of practice set out by the CDHO
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality in all interactions and while accessing personal health information through Connecting Ontario
- Managed and multitasked numerous time sensitive projects while meeting tight deadlines
- Lead and conducted outbreak management meetings with institutional staff, key stakeholders, regional supervisors, and public health inspectors.
Registered Dental Hygienist (Orthodontic)
Dr. David Shapiro/Village Orthodontics, Thornhill
2004.07 - 2021.06
- Highly experienced providing orthodontic care such as: bonding/debonding fixed appliances, arch-wire adjustments, oral hygiene education, taking alginate impressions and diagnostic radiographs
- Highly experienced with Invisalign and various bracket systems
- Confidant using the high-speed handpiece for resin removal
- Provided gentle/compassionate care, often requested by patients
- Monitored and adhered to strict infection control and IPAC protocols
- Provided excellent quality of care in a timely and professional manner
- Willing to 'jump in' to alternate roles based on the needs of the office
- Built strong client and staff relationships
- Trained/mentored new clinical staff
- Documented all treatment thoroughly
- Collaborated with orthodontist on adapting office protocols and systems to meet and exceed the new guidelines released during the pandemic
- Implemented and participated in the development of new systems and protocols
- Pursued multiple continuing education opportunities to stay current
- Actively participated in the development and maintenance of social media outlets for the practice.
Education
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -
Niagara College
Welland, Ontario06.1996
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Niagara College
Welland, Ontario06.1994
Holistic Nutrition And Health Coach Certification - Holistic Nutrition And Health Coach Certification
Nutriphoria School of Holistic Nutrition
Online11.2019
Skills
- Case Management
- Clinical Preventive Dental Hygiene Services
- Patient Screening
- Orthodontics
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Nutrition Counseling
- Infection Control / IPAC
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication Skills
- Organization/ Time management
- Excellent customer service
- Adaptability
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Responsibility
- MS Office Suite
Affiliations
- College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario - Registered Member # 006444
- Ontario Dental Hygienists Association - Active Member
Community Involvement
- The Hospital for Sick Children, 12/01/17, Organized a fundraiser with my daughter where we were able to raise over $550 dollars for the Sick Kids Foundation
- Jordana's Rainbows, 09/01/17, Organized a craft and bake sale with my daughter to help raise funds and awareness towards the fight against DIPG, a form of childhood brain tumor. With the help of our community over $1,600 dollars was donated to the charity organization
- Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, 2018-2019, Volunteered as a Big Sister providing mentorship, companionship, and support to a young girl
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist, Public Health (CDIP) - Oral Health Team
Region of Peel (full time-contract)
2023.02 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist (Orthodontic)
Dr. David Shapiro/Village Orthodontics, Thornhill
2004.07 - 2021.06
Case Investigator/Outbreak Management Covid-19
Regional Municipality of York (Agency staff/contract)
- 2022.12
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -
Niagara College
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
Niagara College
Holistic Nutrition And Health Coach Certification - Holistic Nutrition And Health Coach Certification
Nutriphoria School of Holistic Nutrition
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