Kate Donald
Edmonton,AB
Summary
I am a Registered Dental Hygienist with just under 2.5 years of experience spanning from September 2023 to February 2026. I am looking to join a positive and patient care centred office as I am relocating from Edmonton to Calgary in February 2026. I am a dental hygiene graduate of the University of Alberta class of 2023. I have an expanded scope of practice including certifications in the application of local anesthesia, application of Atraumatic Restorative Therapy, as well as the prescription of schedule I drugs that are relevant to the dental hygiene scope of practice. I am hardworking and love helping my patients achieve their oral health goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heritage Dental Centre
Edmonton, AB
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Provided patients with individualized preventative dental hygiene care through scaling, root planing and providing patient education tailored to specific care needs
- Adhered to selective polishing to remove surface stains while maintaining integrity of enamel
- Educated about the benefits of fluoride in cavity prevention and applied fluoride treatments to patient's dentition
- Completed periodontal charting and patient education on periodontal disease based on AAP staging and grading criteria
- Took intraoral radiographs.
- Educated patients about proper oral health care, including diet, brushing, flossing, etc.
- Monitored patients for pain and administered topical anesthetic to aid in patient comfort
Volunteer
SHINE Dental Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Volunteered in an administration/sterilization role, as a dental hygiene assistant, and as a dental hygiene student clinician to provide dental hygiene services to people in need
Student Volunteer
University Of Alberta Satellite Rotation
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked in High Level and La Crete Alberta for 2 weeks providing dental hygiene care to a rural/remote population
- Gained experience providing dental hygiene care to children and patients with disabilities
Volunteer Interviewer
Dental Hygiene Admissions Interviews
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Conducted interviews with dental hygiene student applicants
- Scored student applicant responses to MMI interview questions
Volleyball Coach
Aspire Volleyball
09.2018 - Current
- Coached skill building volleyball camps for athletes ranging from 7-18 years of age
- Organized practice plans for indoor and beach volleyball camps
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Activity Monitor
University Of Alberta
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Helped coordinate the setup and takedown of intramural sports
- Administered first aid in the case of injuries
- Provided information to students about opportunity to participate in sport
Recreation Technician
The City Of Edmonton
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Organized and led groups of children aged 6-12 in themed camps and activities during summer months
- Completed disability awareness training
- Participated in conflict management training
Education
Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Specialization -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Experience with Cleardent, Dentrix, Gold, and Axium software
- Experience with Sidexis and Romexis digital radiography software
- Possesses knowledge in interpreting and taking radiographs (PSP, Digital)
- Experience in working with many diverse populations
- Completion of local anesthesia advanced restricted activity training
- Completion of Dental Hygiene prescribers course
- Up to date knowledge of current ACDH practice standards and completion of ethics and jurisprudence modules
- Advanced knowledge and experience with the application of the American Academy of Periodontology Staging and Grading System
- Completed Atraumatic Restorative Therapy training and certified to provide ART
Certification
• BLS Provider CPR certification (Valid until September 26, 2026)
• Local anesthesia advanced restricted activity certification
• Dental Hygiene prescriber
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Heritage Dental Centre
09.2023 - 02.2026
Student Volunteer
University Of Alberta Satellite Rotation
09.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteer Interviewer
Dental Hygiene Admissions Interviews
03.2021 - 03.2021
Volunteer
SHINE Dental Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2022
Recreation Technician
The City Of Edmonton
05.2019 - 08.2022
Volleyball Coach
Aspire Volleyball
09.2018 - Current
Activity Monitor
University Of Alberta
09.2018 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Specialization -
University of Alberta