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VIVIAN NGUYEN LY

Richmond

Summary

Experienced with conducting comprehensive dental cleanings and oral health assessments. Utilizes advanced techniques in periodontal therapy to ensure optimal patient care. Strong understanding of patient education and preventive measures to maintain long-term oral health.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Ryan Kaltio
10.2024 - Current

• Providing patient/client-centred care - scaling/root-planning, fluoride, prophy, oral hygiene instructions, taking

radiographs, providing local anesthetic, providing intra-oral and extra-oral exams, sending out referrals

as needed, Itero scanning and intra-oral photos, booking patients back for next appointments (either hygiene/recall/or

treatments) and helping treatment planning with the dentist

• As needed help out as admin - helps sends out pre-determination to insurance, helps book patients/ client in for

treatments, and answer phone calls

• Maintains infection prevention control by sterilizations of instruments, set up and take down of operatories and

radiograph machines
• Familiar with Maxident and Itero

Dental Hygienist (Head Hygienist)

Family Dentistry and Implant in Steveston (Previously known as Moncton Dental)
08.2021 - 10.2024
  • Providing patient-centered care - scaling/root-planning, fluoride, prophy, oral hygiene instructions/education, taking radiographs, providing local anesthetic, applying sealants/SDF as needed, providing intra-oral and extra-oral exams, VELscope exam, sending out referrals as needed, Itero scanning and intra-oral photos, booking patients back for next appointments (either hygiene/recall/or treatments), and treatment planning with the dentist
  • As needed help out as admin - helps sends out pre-determination to insurance, helps book patients in for treatments, and answer phone calls
  • Maintains infection prevention control by sterilizations of instruments, set up and take down of operatories and radiograph machines
  • Head hygienist - in charge of ordering hygiene supplies/instruments, ensuring cavitron is maintained regularly, organizing lunch and learns for the office, and ensuring all hygienist are up to date with office protocols
  • Familiar with Tracker and Itero

Dental Hygienist

Grace Dental
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Providing patient-centered care - scaling/root-planning, fluoride, prophy, oral hygiene instructions, taking radiographs, providing local anesthetic, providing intra-oral and extra-oral exams, taking impressions, sending out referrals as needed, and helping treatment planning with the dentist
  • Maintains infection prevention control by sterilizations of instruments, set up and take down of operatories and radiograph machines
  • Familiar with ClearDent and paper charting.

Education

Bachelor of Dental Science - Dental Hygiene Entry To Practice

The University of British Columbia
05.2021

Skills

  • Fluent in English and conversational Vietnamese
  • Record keeping and bookkeeping
  • Works well in a team environment and in high-stress situations
  • Great communication and presentation
  • Self-motivation, detailed orientation, organized, and fast learner
  • Great time management

Certification

  • BLS CPR - Red cross (annual renewal)
  • Local Anesthetic Certification

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Dr. Ryan Kaltio
10.2024 - Current

Dental Hygienist (Head Hygienist)

Family Dentistry and Implant in Steveston (Previously known as Moncton Dental)
08.2021 - 10.2024

Dental Hygienist

Grace Dental
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Dental Science - Dental Hygiene Entry To Practice

The University of British Columbia
VIVIAN NGUYEN LY