
Dedicated Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor overseeing clinical operations and ensuring compliance with CDHO Standards of Practice. Committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment through structured assessments and mentorship, ultimately enhancing student success and maintaining quality assurance in educational outcomes.
· Oversee daily clinical operations while ensuring compliance with CDHO Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and IPAC requirements.
· Supervise and evaluate student performance using structured formative and summative assessments aligned with program learning outcomes.
· Conduct audits of student and faculty adherence to the ADPIED process of care and clinical documentation standards.
· Ensure accuracy and compliance of electronic clinical records using Cloudent.
· Collaborate with faculty to support continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness and student learning.
· Deliver theory-based instruction in Orofacial Anatomy I, Dental Hygiene Ethics and the Professional Role, and previously Orofacial Anatomy II and Community Dental Hygiene II.
· Design and implement lesson plans, assessments, and evaluation strategies aligned with accreditation and regulatory standards.
· Provide academic advising and mentorship to support student progression and professional development.
· Participate in curriculum review and academic quality assurance initiatives.
· Utilize Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Learning Management Systems to facilitate engaging learning experiences.
· Delivered comprehensive preventive dental hygiene services, including periodontal assessments, scaling and root planing, radiography, and oral health education.
· Maintained accurate and compliant clinical documentation using ABELDent and Dentrix.
· Educated diverse populations, including seniors, adults, and children, promoting optimal oral health outcomes.
· Supervised pre-clinical laboratory instruction, ensuring students developed foundational instrumentation and clinical competencies.
· Conducted formative and summative evaluations to assess readiness for client care.
· Provided individualized feedback and mentorship to promote safe and effective clinical practice.
·Utilized computerized dental Software (Dentrix) for entering client records including digital radiography and Itero scanning for client education.
·Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and effective home care techniques.
·Provided comprehensive dental cleanings and preventative care for diverse patient populations.
Available upon request.
· Peer Mentor, College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (2013–2023)
· Community Oral Health Promotion – Senior Care Facilities
·RDH
·B.Ed. (c)
·C.D.A II