Daniel Chiyew Hu Dhar
Scarborough ,Canada
Summary
Dedicated dental professional with extensive expertise in dental radiography operation, prophylaxis, and fluoride treatment application. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient education, conflict resolution, and ethical decision making. Proficient in root planning and scaling, stain removal, and the application of sealants. Adept at managing patient anxiety with an excellent chair-side manner and promoting oral hygiene practices. Committed to maintaining high standards of record-keeping and time efficiency while adapting to new technologies. Career goal: To continue enhancing patient care through innovative dental practices and preventive oral health education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental hygienist
Independent
Scarborough, Canada
11.2024 - Current
- Collected intra and extra-oral photographs for detailed diagnostics.
- Engaged with children and anxious patients using calm and friendly manner.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Applied fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents to arrest tooth decay.
- Completed periodontal examinations and charting to track disease.
- Supported dentists performing complex oral procedures with attentive assistance.
- Contributed to the maintenance of accurate records, ensuring efficient patient management.
- Conducted X-rays to detect hidden dental issues.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene practices, enhancing their overall health.
- Carried out scale and polish treatments for thorough oral cleaning.
- Removed soft and hard deposits and cleaned and polished teeth.
- Captured patient dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved patients' oral hygiene with regular teeth cleaning procedures.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Identified signs of gum disease by conducting detailed inspections.
- Collaborated with dentists to create treatment plans for optimal results.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved and developed dental knowledge and techniques through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
General dentist
Lahun Dental Clinic
Shillong , India
09.2009 - 08.2018
- Designed crowns, bridges and dentures to address dental problems.
- Improved patients' comfort with calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Administered anaesthesia and medication to fit clinical practice guidelines.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines to minimise risk of cross-infection between patients.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay with visual, manual and radiographic assessments.
- Coordinated with dental laboratories for the fabrication of prosthetics and appliances.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about current treatments and outside referrals.
- Performed dental surgeries to correct various dental deformities.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals for the betterment of patient health care services.
- Executed root canals and extractions and filled cavities.
- Practised preventative procedures to avoid future dental problems.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Hygiene
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene And Auxiliaries
Toronto 11.2024 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Assisting
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene And Auxiliaries
Toronto 06.2022 -
Bachelor of Science - Dental
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
Tamil Nadu/India 09.2009 - 08.2018
Skills
- Ethical decision making
- Record-keeping
- Adaptable to new technologies
- Conflict Resolution
- Dental radiography operation
- Stain removal
- Fluoride treatment application
- Prophylaxis
- Patient education
- Customer Service
- Dental disease management
- Critical-thinking
- Proactive initiative
- Patient empathy
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Adult and paediatric cpr
- Computer skills
- Time efficiency
- Dental charting
- Preventive oral health education
- Promoting oral hygiene practices
- attention to precision
- X-Ray proficiency
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Excellent chair-side manner
- Patient anxiety management
- Application of sealants
- Self-motivation
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Timeline
Dental hygienist
Independent
11.2024 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Hygiene
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene And Auxiliaries
11.2024 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Assisting
Toronto College Of Dental Hygiene And Auxiliaries
06.2022 -
General dentist
Lahun Dental Clinic
09.2009 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dental
The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
09.2009 - 08.2018
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