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Sally Hong

Sally Hong

Vancouver,BC

Summary

My name is Sally Hong and I am a 4th year student at UBC Faculty of Dentistry. My diverse experience of providing patient care in school, private clinics and outreach programs contributed in building strong clinical, interpersonal and communication skills. I value developing trust with every patient to provide patient centered care that is long term and high quality. As much as I seek to make a positive impact towards the community, I am seeking to further enhance my competency in specialized areas of dentistry in order to provide competent care in rural areas and during outreach programs where there are limited access to dental care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant Volunteer/ Student Dentist

East Side Dental Clinic (VAHS)
01.2021 - Current
  • Collect patient's medical/ dental history, vital signs and chief concerns to be reviewed by dentist
  • Assist in chair-side dental procedures including restorations, crown preparations, extractions, root canal therapy, X-rays, impressions
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, pre- and post-surgical instructions
  • Manage highly anxious patient with good communicating skills
  • Present dental diagnosis and treatment plans and perform limited dental treatments including restorations and extractions

Front Desk Dental Assistant/ Student Dentist

Main St. Dental
06.2022 - Current
  • Schedule and confirm new and follow-up appointments via phone, email and text with excellent communication
  • Coordinate referrals through insurance and other medical specialists and documented details in patient charts
  • Greet patients and coordinated efficiently with staff to allow smooth patient streamline flow
  • Prepare bills, claim forms, pre-authorization by completing insurance forms and verifying insurance information
  • Manage scheduling cancelled appointments, emergency visits and walk in visits

Dental Assistant Volunteer/ Student Dentist

City Care Dental
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Create safe environment for patient and monitor their comfort and safety during dental procedures
  • Set tray efficiently and in timely manner for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment
  • Perform simple treatments including examinations and fillings, managing pediatric patients and parent education

Dental Student Leader

Christian Dental Society
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Organized a student led group for a dental missionary trip to Jamaica
  • Acquired general clinical knowledge and confidence in performing dental extractions in a population with a very dense bone, while paying excellent attention to detail
  • Contributed to team-based environment by promoting effective working relationships with other students and dentists
  • Developed strong interpersonal patient management skills for those with anxiety, language barrier and discomfort

Student Dentist

North Island Dental
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Demonstrated proficient skill in performing general restorative procedures including debridement, fillings and extractions
  • Performed comprehensive dental examinations and x-rays for appropriate diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Applied ethical and sound judgment when making decisions regarding patient care needs
  • Exhibited time management capabilities while managing multiple patients per day

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biochemistry

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
04.2020

Skills

  • Excellent patient management and communication skills with many experience with patients with different culture, personalities and values
  • Detail oriented and attentive
  • Strong manual dexterity with years of experience working and shadowing at dental lab
  • High critical thinking related to treatment planning and prognosis of each options
  • Collaborates efficiently with classmates, dentists and other team staff members
  • Able to improvise and adapt to different circumstances to allow for optimal and positive outcomes

Timeline

Student Dentist

North Island Dental
07.2023 - 07.2023

Dental Student Leader

Christian Dental Society
06.2023 - 06.2023

Dental Assistant Volunteer/ Student Dentist

City Care Dental
09.2022 - 07.2023

Front Desk Dental Assistant/ Student Dentist

Main St. Dental
06.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant Volunteer/ Student Dentist

East Side Dental Clinic (VAHS)
01.2021 - Current

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) -

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Biochemistry

Simon Fraser University

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