Vanita Joshi
White Rock
Summary
Skilled Dental Hygienist with 17 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume dental offices. Focused on maintaining dental health and preventing disease through patient education. Friendly with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dental Group at Surrey Central
02.2018 - Current
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental Hygienist
Panorama Village Dental
09.2021 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental Hygienist
Amazing Smile Dental
06.2007 - 07.2017
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
Education
Dental Hygiene
Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene
Vancouver02-2007
Skills
- Tooth whitening
- Fluoride application
- Dental disease management
- Periodontal treatment
- Nutrition counseling
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Preventive oral health education
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Panorama Village Dental
09.2021 - 03.2024
Dental Hygienist
Dental Group at Surrey Central
02.2018 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Amazing Smile Dental
06.2007 - 07.2017
Dental Hygiene
Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene
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