Amanda Blum
Strawberry Hills ,New South Wales
Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic professional in both dental hygiene and dental therapy, combining high personal standards of performance with a caring and proactive approach. Demonstrates expertise in all areas of dental hygiene and therapy, including strict infection control and sterilisation procedures, empathetic patient management, dental public health awareness, healthcare leadership, disease diagnosis, management and treatment. Committed to improving knowledge through in-service training and continuing education. Possesses excellent communication skills, relates well with diverse backgrounds, ages and cultures, and enjoys contributing to team environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Consultative Committee Member
One Door Mental Health and Mind Australia
Sydney, New South Wales
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted research to inform committee decisions effectively.
- Enhance understanding of market trends, leading to informed decision making that will better reach clients they are wanting to service and reach
- Identified areas for improvement in corporate structure, policy and procedures enhancing overall efficiency.
- Provide advice on organisational change, resulting in streamlined operations with better efficiency, greater understanding of consumer needsreduced barriers greater reach and successful outcomes for consumers of the service.
- Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
- Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and outcomes for One Door Mental Health Service and its consumers.
- Reviewed company policies regularly, aligning them with changing legal requirements.
- Highlighted undetected organisational needs to improve business performance and outcomes for Consumers.
- Scrutinised existing and proposed methods and procedures.
- Researched possible organisational improvements on current procedures and policies within mental health system.
- In depth Mental Health Training and Symposiums
OHT Clinical Educator
The University Of Sydney
Surry Hills, New South Wales
02.2009 - 12.2015
- Clinical Educator for Doctor of Dental Medicine and Bachelor of Oral Health.
- Provide classroom, clinical instruction and guidance for future dental professionals with the knowledge and hands-on experience.
- This requires strong credible experience as an oral health therapist as well as respectful, mindful and strong presentation and leadership skills.
- Acquired professional development courses regularly to stay abreast with recent educational trends-enriching the teaching experience.
- Good communication which is extremely important as well as an ability to understand research methods, analyse and explain and/or demonstrate complex information in a logical easily understandable manner to the students.
- Strengthened student comprehension for increased academic success by introducing unique learning strategies.
- Engaged students fully with interactive lessons and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives.
- Cultivated a love for learning amongst students by presenting subjects in exciting ways which captured their interest level.
- Provided individualised instruction for better understanding of subject matter to underperforming students.
- Encouraged intellectual curiosity and exploration of new concepts to inspire student engagement.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Maintained detailed records of student learning progress, providing individualised feedback for challenges.
- Assessed student needs through standardised and individualised skill assessments.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Coordinated engaging extracurricular activities to broaden learning opportunities.
- Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
- Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.
- Sat on panel for DMD and BOH intake interviews
- Examiner for exams across both streams all subjects
- Examination marking
- Running of tutorials
- Simulation clinic demonstration and implementation for students.
- CE Facilitator/educator for advanced instrumentation CE courses with Anna Pattison -Advanced Instrumentation. With Associated training and Day presentations for participants..
Oral Health Therapist
Hazan's Healthy Smiles
Sydney, New South Wales
01.2006 - 12.2015
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Administered local anaesthetic prior to dental procedures, minimising patient distress.
- Kept abreast of latest industry developments, improving quality of care delivered.
- Performed dental x-rays for more thorough diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Delivered regular educational presentations in schools, preschools promoting good oral health practices amongst children.
- Took impressions for the fabrication of mouth guards enhancing injury protection during sports.
- Collaborated closely with dentists to develop effective treatment strategies.
- Conducted initial dental assessments for accurate treatment planning.
- Contributed to team efficiency by effectively managing own workload and appointment schedule.
- Provided professional advice to patients, encouraging better dental hygiene habits.
- Enhanced overall oral health with comprehensive preventive care.
- Handled complex cases involving severe periodontal disease with skill and sensitivity.
- Improved patient comfort by providing gentle and efficient oral treatments.
- Participated in community outreach programs increasing awareness about importance of regular dental check-ups.
- Carried out plaque control measures, reducing incidence of tooth decay and gum disease.
- Used various dental instruments proficiently improving speed and accuracy of treatments.
- Applied protective coatings on teeth to prevent risk of decay.
- Assisted in the creation of customised dental appliances for improved fit and comfort.
- Performed routine scaling and polishing tasks resulting in healthier gums and brighter smiles.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate history and treatment plans.
- Kept accurate dental records and upheld patient confidentiality.
- Engaged with children and anxious patients using calm and friendly manner.
- Applied topical treatments and fissure sealants with high accuracy to minimise wastage.
- Removed soft and hard deposits and cleaned and polished teeth.
- Completed periodontal examinations and charting to track disease.
- Prevented dental disease with detailed cleaning and education initiatives.
- Scaled teeth using powered instruments with precision.
- Designed dental report cards explaining patient health status and treatment plans.
- Improved and developed dental knowledge and techniques through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Demonstrated strong manual dexterity throughout cleaning and procedures.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Interacted with patients compassionately and empathetically to foster positive, comfortable experiences.
- Explained dental procedures and reassured patients ahead of treatment.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- 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.
Oral Health Therapist
The Whole Tooth
Surry Hills, New South Wales
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Providing individual care for the prevention, management and treatment of oral disease -Through dental health education and oral hygiene instruction, advice and recommendations, scale and clean including non-surgical initial Phase Periodontal Therapy, generalised/localised acute and chronic periodontal therapy, assessment for recommendations to refer patients to specialists.
- local anesthesia, restorative work within age limitations of a Dental Therapist (up to 25 years of age), treatment planning, comprehensive examinations, medical and dental history, ROP, extraction of deciduous dentition, fluoride, prophylaxis, ozone, perioscan, periodontal charts, fissure seals, night guard (bruxism) / sports guard.
- Identification of oral diseases through using a variety of clinical measures such as clinical findings, radiographs, history, symptoms etc.
- Working together with the patient and dentists and/or specialist/s to achieve optimal oral and overall health outcomes and well being
- Strong emphasis on team work of all workers within the practice
- Efficient time management
- Thorough paperless record keeping with the use of EXACT dental program
- Discussions and problem solving with dentists regarding
- Management of individual patients
- Treat patients holistically and individually.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Oral Health Therapist
Irwin and McCabe Dental Group
Adelaide, South Australia
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Prevention and treatment of oral diseases through education, treatment planning, restorative treatment with scope of practice, scale and cleans, fluoride, OHI, x-rays, and referrals as required
- Devising and implementation of treatment for prevention and treatment of oral diseases and abnormalities
- Part of clinical management team of the practice
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Training in Nobel Biocare Procera software (implants)
- Organisation of patients, pre implant procedure (guided surgery) ie: CT scans, converting data onto the Procera software, stents, radiographic indexes and bite registrations for CT scan
- Local anaesthesia
- Organisation and running of planning and development day. -a yearly event to improve as a team and as a practice
- Radiography
- Night guards, and mouth guards
- Clinical Photos and organisation on computer
- Sterilisation and infection control
- Stock maintenance
- Case note keeping
- Provide a comfortable clinic environment and use of relaxation techniques to allow patients to be at ease
- Strong teamwork ethics with dentists, hygienists, assistants and receptionists
- Follow up care after treatments by hygienist/therapist and or dentists
Oral Health Therapist
Duncan Orthodontics
Adelaide, South Australia
11.2005 - 03.2006
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Upheld strict adherence to infection control protocols, prioritising patient safety.
- Identified signs of gum disease by conducting detailed inspections.
- Implemented preventative measures to reduce risk of oral disease.
- Maintained sterilised instruments for safe and effective patient care.
- Kept abreast with latest industry advancements through ongoing professional development.
- Contributed to the maintenance of accurate records, ensuring efficient patient management.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene practices, enhancing their overall health.
- Performed prophylaxis procedures, ensuring thorough plaque removal.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of oral diseases for improved patient health.
- Collaborated with dentists to create treatment plans for optimal results.
- Worked as an integral part of the dental team, optimising service delivery.
- Offered dietary advice linked to oral health, boosting client's well-being.
- Improved patients' oral hygiene with regular teeth cleaning procedures.
- Engaged with children and anxious patients using calm and friendly manner.
- Kept accurate dental records and upheld patient confidentiality.
- Removed soft and hard deposits and cleaned and polished teeth.
- Prevented dental disease with detailed cleaning and education initiatives.
- Collected intra and extra-oral photographs for detailed diagnostics.
- Recommended dental hygiene measures to prevent plaque and decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Explained dental procedures and reassured patients ahead of treatment.
- Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Took accurate dental impressions and x-rays for prosthetics.
- Interacted with patients compassionately and empathetically to foster positive, comfortable experiences.
Dental Assistant
Irwin and McCabe Dental Group
Adelaide, South Australia
01.2002 - 11.2005
- Ensured clean and sterile environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Liaised with suppliers of dental materials, ensuring timely delivery of supplies.
- Sterilised dental instruments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently, minimising waiting times for patients.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing instances of shortage.
- Handled patient queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members, contributing to team development.
- Prepared patients for treatments or check-ups, ensuring their comfort.
- Maintained patient records under strict confidentiality rules to ensure privacy.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, improving efficiency.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness in the clinic by following stringent hygiene protocols.
- Increased patient comfort by providing chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
- Collaborated effectively with other clinic staff, facilitating smooth operations.
- Provided preventative oral care advice to patients, promoting good dental health practices.
- Prepared examination rooms before each procedure, maintaining readiness at all times.
- Sterilised dental tools and instruments between patients, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
- Set up treatment rooms with appropriate dental tools and equipment.
- Prepped patients and mastered instrument hand-offs to assist dentist during routine appointments.
- Prepared well-equipped treatment rooms for dental procedures, streamlining processes for efficient operations.
- Calmed nervous patients with warm, friendly service for improved comfort.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Supported dentists performing complex oral procedures with attentive assistance.
- Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Oral Health -
University of Adelaide
AdelaideSkills
- All areas of both Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
- Clinical Educator
- Strict Inflectional Control and Sterilisation procedures and practices
- Professionalism with Empathetic patient management
- Dental public health awareness
- Dental Healthcare leadership
- Enthusiastic and committed professional to both dental hygiene and dental therapy, combining high personal standards of performance with a dedicated, caring and proactive approach
- Dental health promotion
- Dental disease diagnosis, management and treatment
- Patient education
- Enjoy participating in, and contributing to a team environment, proven by working within a variety of team work situations required whilst at university and various places of employment
- Good communication and public relations skills
- Relate well with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, ages and cultures
- Ability to take initiative and responsibility
- Committed to improving knowledge and skills through an emphasis on in-service training and continuing education
Affiliations
- Love Art and Design, Nature and conservation. Gardening, cooking, and very passionate about community and getting involved to create greater community inclusion and participation.
Timeline
Consultative Committee Member
One Door Mental Health and Mind Australia
03.2024 - Current
OHT Clinical Educator
The University Of Sydney
02.2009 - 12.2015
Oral Health Therapist
Hazan's Healthy Smiles
01.2006 - 12.2015
Oral Health Therapist
The Whole Tooth
01.2006 - 08.2009
Oral Health Therapist
Irwin and McCabe Dental Group
11.2005 - 07.2006
Oral Health Therapist
Duncan Orthodontics
11.2005 - 03.2006
Dental Assistant
Irwin and McCabe Dental Group
01.2002 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Oral Health -
University of Adelaide
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