Sherina Amin, RDH
Scarborough
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with almost 19 years of work experience and a proven track record at Dentists on Bloor, adept in manual and ultrasonic instrumentation and patient relationship building. Elevated patient satisfaction through personalized care plans, attention to detail, preventive oral health education and excellent chairside manner . Excelled in teamwork, significantly enhancing treatment outcomes. Committed to creating a warm and worthwhile dental experience for patients, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dentists on Bloor
02.2009 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education and reading current research
- Implemented effective infection control measures by following strict protocols for cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Paradigm .
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction rates.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Provided specialized care for pediatric patients and individuals with disabilities, ensuring their comfort during dental visits while fostering healthy habits from an early age.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Executed detailed patient charting to track progress and treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined patient appointments by efficiently managing time and dental equipment.
- Advocated for importance of regular dental visits, increasing patient return rates.
- Conducted dental X-rays for diagnostic purposes, ensuring accurate treatment planning.
- Facilitated smoother operations by restocking and preparing treatment rooms before each patient visit.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced team efficiency, sharing insights and techniques at staff meetings.
- Increased patient trust and comfort, explaining procedures and answering questions with empathy and clarity.
- Tailored patient education material to address specific oral health concerns and promote preventive care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing gentle care during dental procedures.
- Assisted in reduction of dental anxieties through compassionate communication and patient education.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Dental Hygienist
The Village Dentist
05.2010 - 05.2014
Dental Hygienist
Quarry Dental
10.2006 - 12.2011
Education
Diploma In Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Durham College
Oshawa, ON06.2006
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of Toronto
Toronto06.2003
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Oral cancer screening
- Fluoride treatments
- Preventive oral health education
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Treatment Planning
- Digital radiographs
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Periodontal evaluation
- Periodontal maintenance
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Warm and welcoming chairside manner
- Nutrition counseling
- Radiographic interpretation
- Instrument and room setup
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient communication
- Detailed patient charting and record keeping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
The Village Dentist
05.2010 - 05.2014
Dental Hygienist
Dentists on Bloor
02.2009 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Quarry Dental
10.2006 - 12.2011
CPR
Diploma In Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygiene
Durham College
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
University of Toronto
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