Lois Opoku
Guelph, ON
Summary
A compassionate dental hygiene professional, dedicated to provide exceptional patient care. Skilled in completing thorough assessments, obtaining radiographs, cleanings, and preventive care through oral hygiene instruction. I envision myself in a role that encompasses both accountability to the community and patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Green Meadows Dental
08.2024 - Current
- Effectively recorded and maintained client medical and dental records.
- Consistently provided compassionate client care through communication, assessments, and treatments, and positive client rapport.
- Effectively adapted to a new environment and learned new software
- Provided client education for preventive oral health care, etiology of disease, nutritional counseling, and at-home care.
- Successfully implemented debridement using ultrasonic and hand scaling.
- Consistently maintained the sterilization of instruments for team
- Applied fluoride treatments, sealants, and desensitizer.
- Successfully contributed to the organization, operating procedures, and cleanliness of the office
- Supported the manager by providing solutions to improve overall flow and efficiency of clinical team
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Huay-Leng Lee Dentistry
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Treated 7-8 patients daily, including assessments, obtaining radiographs, periodontal exams, and COE.
- Consistently provided compassionate client care through communication, assessments, and treatments, and positive client rapport.
- Accurately identified areas of decay and disease for dental diagnosis.
- Provided client education for preventive oral health care, etiology of disease, nutritional counseling, and at-home care.
- Successfully implemented debridement using ultrasonic and hand scaling.
- Successfully built favorable client relationships, receiving consistent positive feedback
Hygiene Student
Southern Ontario Dental College
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Effectively recorded and maintained client medical and dental records.
- Consistently provided compassionate client care through communication, assessments and treatments, and positive client rapport.
- Accurately identified areas of decay and disease for dentist diagnosis.
- Provided client education for preventive oral health care, etiology of disease, nutritional counseling and at home care.
- Successfully implemented debridement using ultrasonic and handscaling.
- Applied fluoride treatments, sealants and desensitizer.
Practical Nursing-Student
St. Joseph's Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Delivered quality care including hygiene maintenance, feeding, monitoring patient statistics, administering medication and maintaining knowledge of diseases.
- Demonstrated critical thinking by developing nursing care plans to provide holistic care for patients.
- Proved as teachable and strong team player by maintaining consistent communication with staff and coworkers.
Education
Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Southern Ontario Dental College
12-2023
Practical Nursing -
Conestoga College
Kitchener12-2019
Bachelor's - Biological Science
University of Guelph
06-2017
Skills
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Team-player
- Adaptable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Oral cancer screening
- Patient education
- X-rays
- Prophylaxis and Periodontal therapy
- Sterilization protocols
Certification
Vulnerable Sector Check
First aid & CPR/AED(Level C) Canadian Red Cross
IPAC
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Green Meadows Dental
08.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Huay-Leng Lee Dentistry
03.2024 - 08.2024
Hygiene Student
Southern Ontario Dental College
02.2022 - 12.2023
Practical Nursing-Student
St. Joseph's Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Southern Ontario Dental College
Practical Nursing -
Conestoga College
Bachelor's - Biological Science
University of Guelph
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