Kifaya Walia
Hamilton
Summary
Dedicated entry level to practice dental hygiene graduate with a focus on enhancing patient oral health through comprehensive assessments and. Proficient in taking dental radiographs and creating tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing oral health. Knowledgeable in implementing various oral health treatments, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride application, while maintaining a clean and organized clinic environment. Committed to fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere for clients while promoting best practices in oral health maintenance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill
Hamilton
04.2024 - Current
- Take and serve food and beverage orders in an efficient and timely manner
- Clear and reset tables promptly
- Coordinate with kitchen staff and managers to ensure customer satisfaction
- Answer phone calls and make reservations
- As a hostess, I organized the floor plan, coordinated tables with each server, and
- warmly greeted and escorted guests to their assigned tables
Cambrian Dental Clinic
Student clinician
Greater Sudbury
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Took thorough assessments and medical history to ensure clients are safe to proceed with treatment
- Assist in taking and identifying dental radiographs
- Create treatment plans designed to assist clients in reaching their goals for oral health and maintenance
- Educating clients on their oral health condition and providing instruction on how to improve at-home oral care
- Implement oral health treatments such as scaling and root planing, polishing, and applying fluoride varnish, as well as assisting fellow student clinicians
- Evaluate clients' results to determine the need for further implementation
- Maintain an organized and clean clinic area, stock dental supplies, and work with fellow student clinicians, instructors, and dentists professionally.
Dental Hygiene Volunteer at Long Term Care Home
LaSalle Retirement Residence
Greater Sudbury
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Conduct initial and periodic oral assessments under to improve
- Identify signs of dental diseases and Implement referrals and follow ups based on assessment findings
- Assist with denture care and hygiene.
- Educate and assist residents with daily oral hygiene routines.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to integrate oral hygiene into daily care plans.
Education
Dental Hygiene Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury, ON04-2025
High School Diploma -
Saltfleet Secondary
Hamilton, ON06-2022
Skills
- Hard Working
- Patient
- Time Management
- Reliable
- Cooperative
- Self-motivation
- Practical
- Team player
- Familiar with abeldent
Accomplishments
- Cambrian College- 3rd year dental hygiene student representative Representing the interests of 3rd year dental hygiene students in academic and administrative meetings ensuring that student concerns, feedback, and suggestions are effectively communicated to the department, Facilitating open and transparent communication between students and faculty regarding curriculum, scheduling, clinical experiences, and other academic matters.
- CPR Level HCP Certified – August 2024 The HCP is an upgraded version of Level C CPR, designed for health care providers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Turtle Jacks Muskoka Grill
04.2024 - Current
Dental Hygiene Volunteer at Long Term Care Home
LaSalle Retirement Residence
09.2023 - 03.2025
Cambrian Dental Clinic
Student clinician
09.2022 - 04.2025
Dental Hygiene Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Saltfleet Secondary