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Sara Maki

Registered Dental Hygienist
Calgary

Summary

Passionate Registered Dental Hygienist with 5 + years of experience in preventive dental care. Expert at coordinating and executing oral care treatments by providing dental charting/assessments, scaling and root planing, prophylaxis, and OHI. Enjoys furthering education by completing CE courses. Patient-focused and quick to build lasting relationships with patients and colleagues.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Temporary Hygienist

Various Dental Practices
06.2024 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Works well in a team settings
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Improved patient oral health by providing thorough dental cleanings and assessments.
  • Applied preventive materials such as fluoride varnishes to protect teeth from decay or sensitivity issues.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Love Dental
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer during routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
  • Performed dental radiographs for accurate diagnosis and planning of treatments.
  • Utilized ultrasonic scaling devices to efficiently remove plaque and calculus buildup from teeth surfaces.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques for optimal dental health and prevention of future issues.
  • Provided exceptional patient care by establishing rapport and addressing anxieties or concerns.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Speedvale Dental Centre
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Fast-paced, large office with three Dentists and a team of seven Dental Hygienists, completing up to 10 patients per day
  • Keen interest in administrating child dental care
  • Identified patients who would benefit from Soft Tissue Diode Laser and administered through LAPT, LBR. (completed Ontario RDH course)
  • Carried out routine Traditional Orthodontic recalls, including placing brackets, changing wires, changing elastics/power-chains as well as Invisalign.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in ABELDent and Tracker.
  • Educated patients and demonstrated patient specific techniques for interproximal care and brushing.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Took and interpreted digital X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Frizzell Family Dental
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Completed treatment of up to 11 patients per day.
  • Cared for patients of all ages by providing individualized services, including education related to specific procedures and communicating with patients and caregivers.
  • Captured and interpreted digital radiographs.



Education

Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene

Niagara College
Welland, ON
09.2016 - 10.2018

Skills

Treatment planning and execution

Digital radiographs

Preventive oral health education

Periodontal evaluation

Dental charting

Dental prophylaxis

Ultrasonic/Cavitron

ABELDent, Tracker, Dentrix Software Experience

Patient Relationship Building

Itero Digital Scanner Profiency

Certification

Red Cross BLS

Affiliations

Member of the ACDH

Member of the CDHO

Member of the CDHA

Timeline

Temporary Hygienist

Various Dental Practices
06.2024 - Current

Red Cross BLS

04-2024

Registered Dental Hygienist

Love Dental
12.2023 - 06.2024

Rdhu 'Soft Tissue Diode Laser Certification for Ontario RDH's'

04-2023

The International Association for Orthodontics “Orthodontic Staff Training Program”

03-2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Speedvale Dental Centre
09.2021 - 10.2023

Registered Dental Hygienist

Frizzell Family Dental
02.2019 - 08.2021

National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination

09-2018

Advanced Diploma - Dental Hygiene

Niagara College
09.2016 - 10.2018

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