Soyoung (Sonny) An
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Motivated and reliable dental professional with over 2 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist in South Korea and 10 months of experience as a Dental Assistant in Australia. I am currently preparing for the CDA certification to become fully authorized to work in Canada.
I am adaptable and comfortable working with different dentists and diverse teams. While English is not my first language, I communicate clearly in a clinical setting and continuously work to improve my language skills. I bring strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a positive attitude, and I am committed to providing excellent patient care and supporting the dental team effectively.
I am flexible with scheduling and available to work any days or hours as required.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
South Melbourne Dental Group
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted dentists during procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Assisted dentist in taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of dental tools and workspaces according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, cleaning, implants, and endodontics
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Dental Hygienist
E-HOJAE Clinic
Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided comprehensive dental cleanings and oral health assessments to patients.
- Assisted dentists during restorative procedures such as crowns, bridges, fillings, implants.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care practices.
- Sterilized and maintained dental instruments to uphold safety standards in the clinic.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Namseoul University
South Korea02-2021
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Four-handed procedures
- Infection control and sterilization
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Taking X-rays
- Time management and multitasking
Key Strengths
• Hard-working and dependable
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Punctual and responsible
• Honest and reliable
• Friendly and approachable
• Physically strong and able to handle clinical duties
• Works well with team members and patients
Languages
English
Limited
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Dental Hygienist License, South Korea, Issued April 2021
Timeline
Dental Assistant
South Melbourne Dental Group
01.2024 - 10.2024
Dental Hygienist
E-HOJAE Clinic
07.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Namseoul University