Taylor Little
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Highly motivated Dental Professional with over 8 years of experience. This includes 3 years of experience in a fast-paced and high-volume dental office working as a registered Dental Hygienist. Focused on building relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Kelowna Dental Centre
Kelowna, BC
2019.07 - Current
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic.
Certified Dental Assistant
Kettle Valley Family Dental
Kelowna, BC
2016.09 - 2018.09
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Certified Dental Assistant
Orchard Park Dental
Kelowna, BC
2013.09 - 2018.09
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene
New Westminster, BC 2017.09 - 2019.05
Associate of Science -
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC 2016.09 - 2017.04
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC 2012.08 - 2013.06
Skills
Proficient in Dentrix, Tracker and PowerPractice
French (Fluent)
Certification
Certificate of Local Anesthesia
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Kelowna Dental Centre
2019.07 - Current
Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene
2017.09 - 2019.05
Certified Dental Assistant
Kettle Valley Family Dental
2016.09 - 2018.09
Associate of Science -
Okanagan College
2016.09 - 2017.04
Certified Dental Assistant
Orchard Park Dental
2013.09 - 2018.09
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Okanagan College
2012.08 - 2013.06