Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Memberships
References
Timeline
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MAHI PATEL

Steinbach

Summary

Current Dental Hygiene Student graduating April 2024 and writing national board exam in May 2024, seeking opportunity to begin career. Conscientious professional highly trained in patient care. Increased patient compliance with evaluations and procedures with gentle and knowledgeable support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

Dalhousie Small Group Practice
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Successfully executed in-depth periodontal evaluations for patients, identifying and addressing various oral hygiene concerns
  • Demonstrated expertise in dental debridement using both hand scaling and advanced power-driven instruments, ensuring comprehensive oral cleanliness and care
  • Proficiently captured and analyzed dental radiographs, providing critical insights for accurate diagnosis and treatment
  • Performed head and neck cancer screenings, exemplifying a commitment to detailed examination and patient health
  • Administered local anesthesia with precision, prioritizing patient comfort and reducing anxiety during dental procedures
  • Fostered a collaborative and learning-centric atmosphere through effective teamwork with faculty and dental students
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, effectively promoting sustained oral health and raising awareness on dental hygiene care

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

North End Community Health Centre
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Administered a broad range of dental hygiene treatments including fluoride treatments and periodontal maintenance to diverse age groups within the underserved community
  • Delivered comprehensive oral health education tailored to meet the unique needs of underserved communities

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

Harbourview Elementary School
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Implemented a dental hygiene initiative targeting elementary and middle school students, as part of external rotation offered through Dalhousie University
  • Expertly conducted hand scaling procedures, skillfully applied dental sealants, and provided comprehensive oral hygiene instructions to children

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

Government Assisted Program (GAP Clinic)
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided vital dental hygiene care on a weekly basis to marginalized populations via a grant-supported clinic, concentrating on enhancing oral health and raising health awareness
  • Employed ultrasonic scaling tools for superior dental cleaning to maintain exceptional levels of oral hygiene and patient well-being
  • Precisely administered local anesthetics, focusing on ensuring patient ease and reducing pain during dental treatments

Event Team Leader

HRM Mascots
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Helped guests feel welcomed by initiating genuine, friendly, and personal greetings
  • Followed direction of event staff to assist with setting up spaces, stations and supplies
  • Executed events with consistently high standards of organization, service quality and enthusiasm for client objectives

Customer Service Representative and Cashier

Crossroads Convenience Store
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Built trusting relationship with customers to better understand needs
  • Engaged customers in pleasant conversation while completing cash register transactions
  • Recorded daily transactions in system using correct procedures and focusing on accuracy
  • Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases

Education

Diploma - Dental Hygiene -

Dalhousie University
04.2024

Bachelor - Interdisciplinary Health Studies -

University of Manitoba
04.2022

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Caring and Compassionate
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Volunteer Experience

Healthcare support worker, Long-term care facilities

Certification

First Aid and CPR Trained

Memberships

CDHA Student Member 

References

Provided upon request

Timeline

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

Harbourview Elementary School
08.2023 - 04.2024

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

Government Assisted Program (GAP Clinic)
08.2023 - 04.2024

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

Dalhousie Small Group Practice
04.2023 - 04.2024

Student Dental Hygiene Provider

North End Community Health Centre
04.2023 - 04.2024

Event Team Leader

HRM Mascots
01.2023 - 04.2024

Customer Service Representative and Cashier

Crossroads Convenience Store
08.2020 - 08.2022

Diploma - Dental Hygiene -

Dalhousie University

Bachelor - Interdisciplinary Health Studies -

University of Manitoba
First Aid and CPR Trained
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