Thu Ngoc “Denise” Bui
Registered Dental Hygienist
San Jose
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused Dental Hygienist with 14 years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust. Active listener with commitment to developing rapport. Offering exceptional patient education skills to promote preventive care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Vidya Bobba
11.2015 - Current
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle Soft.
- Performed Dental Prophylaxis to remove plaque and calculus buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Performed Scaling and Root Planing in conjunction with Laser Degranulation
- Administered anesthetics to prepare areas being worked on.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Conducted dental X-rays for diagnostic purposes, ensuring accurate treatment planning.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Advocated for importance of regular dental visits, increasing patient return rates.
Registered Dental Assistant/Hygienist
Dr. Michael Doi
07.2000 - 07.2012
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Fabricated temporary crowns.
- Took imprimpressions
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Helped with answering calls and scheduled appointments.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
DeAnza College
Cupertino, United StatesAssociate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
San Jose, CA12-2011
Skills
Dental prophylaxis
Root Planing and Scaling
Periodontal maintenance
Periodontal evaluation
Sealant application
Oral hygiene instruction
Dental radiography
Preventive oral health education
Dental charting
Ultrasonic instrumentation
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dr. Vidya Bobba
11.2015 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant/Hygienist
Dr. Michael Doi
07.2000 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - General Studies
DeAnza College
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
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