Yasmin Abdullah
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Focused and compassionate dental hygienist with over 15 years expertise in assessment, periodontal disease treatment and management, dental prophylaxis and radiography. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Adept in building relationships with patients. Seeking to leverage experience to take next career step with growing dental office.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Bear Creek Dental Clinic
Surrey, British Columbia
10.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive dental cleanings and assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care techniques.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Trained new hygienists on clinic protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Utilized advanced dental tools for effective scaling and polishing of teeth.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless patient care during procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment documentation regularly.
- Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kennedy Heights Dental Centre
Delta, Canada
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided them to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Performed dental health scan (intra-oral scanner) for diagnostic purposes and patient oral hygiene instructions.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Ajaji Dental Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Provided patient-specific preventative and therapeutic services.
- Designed dental report card that explained patients' dental health status and treatment plans.
- Monitored and counselled dental patients on the importance of proper oral hygiene maintenance.
- Performed deep cleaning, root planing, and scaling procedures as necessary.
- Worked with clients to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Used x-ray machine to take photographs, clearly understanding client's chief complaint.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Monitored blood pressure before and throughout dental procedures.
- Treated more than 60 patients per week in fast-paced hospital setting.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Binghamton, NY05.2009
Skills
- Nutrition counseling
- Preventive oral health education
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Treatment planning and execution
- Intra-oral camera operations
- Intra oral Scanner
- Tobacco Cessation
- Periodontal evaluation
- Sealant application
- Dental charting
- Digital radiographs
- Dental Practice Management (Tracker)
- Canadian Dental Software (ClearDent)
- Infection control
- Attention to detail
- Tooth whitening
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Pain and biofilm control( Cetacaine/Hybenx)
- Oral cancer screening-Velscope
Job Title
Registered Dental Hygienist
Certification
- Current, BC Registered Dental Hygiene License
- Current, Basic life support Training
- Current Continuing Education Courses
- 2011, National Dental Hygiene Certification Boards
- 2011, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
- 2009, National Board Dental Hygiene Examination
- 2022, British Columbia Dental Hygiene Association Refresher Courses
Areas of Expertise
Ability to empathize with patients of all ages and backgrounds
Time management skills and ability to work well under strict time constraints
Ability to work well in a team environment but also confident and motivated to work unassisted
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Bear Creek Dental Clinic
10.2023 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kennedy Heights Dental Centre
05.2022 - 01.2025
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Ajaji Dental Center
06.2012 - 06.2015
Associates in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE