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Bethany Dixon

Lockridge,WA

Summary

I am a highly patient-centred Dental Hygienist offering over 2 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. I have expertise in periodontal screening, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. I am someone who is easy going with a very positive attitude that allows me to work effectively with many different personality types, making me an asset to any clinic that values maintaining a harmonious work environment. I strive to excel in my career and I am eager to learn and develop my skills further and provide the highest level of patient care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

Eclipse Universal
02.2015 - 11.2018
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information
  • Welcomed and assisted office visitors with their queries in a friendly and professional demeanour
  • Organised and managed office store stock
  • Arranged and co-ordinated courier deliveries to and from the office
  • Consistently demonstrated organisational skills, reliability and trustworthiness while managing an off-site uniform shop
  • Assisted staff and managers with general office/administrative duties
  • Professional attitude and willingness to complete all given tasks whether big or small
  • Flexibility to make myself available when needed outside of my regular work hours

Dental Hygienist

Mundaring Dental Centre
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Carried out thorough dental prophylaxis using hand scalers and ultrasonic devices
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dental4Windows Software
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and thoroughly demonstrated correct dental care techniques
  • Applied fluoride treatments and informed patients of the importance of fluoride
  • Captured patients' intra/extraoral radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
  • Correctly administered local and/or topical anaesthetic when necessary
  • As a new graduate I quickly learned new skills from my mentor and applied them to daily tasks, improving my efficiency and productivity
  • Carried out daily duties accurately and efficiently
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere

Dental Therapist

North Metropolitan Health Service
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Efficiently managed a school dental therapy centre, providing care to school aged children (4 - 18 years of age)
  • Worked alongside and assisted the Area Dental Officer with the management and treatment of dental disease
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data on hard copy patient files
  • Carried out thorough dental examinations and screening to determine appropriate treatment plans for patients
  • Manually captured, developed and mounted patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants and educated patients on the importance of fluoride
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and demonstrated correct dental care techniques
  • Discussed individual dietary habits and provided personalised advice
  • Thorough dental prophylaxis using hand scalers and ultrasonic devices as necessary
  • Effectively carried out restorative procedures such as fillings in deciduous and permanent dentition and pulpotomy and extraction of deciduous teeth
  • Correctly administered Local anaesthetic as needed
  • Instilled trust in patients and their parent/guardian(s) by demonstrating confidence in my abilities and always being patient, kind and empathetic

Dental Hygienist

Illawarra Dental Centre
08.2020 - 05.2021


  • Carried out thorough dental prophylaxis using hand scalers and ultrasonic devices
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dental4Windows Software
  • Thoroughly demonstrated correct dental care techniques and educated patients on importance of good oral hygiene
  • Applied fluoride treatments and informed patients of the importance of fluoride
  • Achived acceptable alginate impressions
  • Captured patients' intra/extraoral radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
  • Correctly administered local and/or topical anaesthetic when necessary
  • Assisted Dentist to the best of my ability when I had time to take intraoral radiographs and administer local anaesthetic for his patients
  • Demonstrated flexibility to be available both within and outside my regular working hours to assist dentist chairside when needed
  • Assisting with instrument sterilisation
  • Maintained a positive and enthusiastic attitude on days that became very fast-paced or longer than expected

Education

High School Diploma -

John Forrest Secondary College
Perth, WA
12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Oral Health Therapy

Curtin University
Perth, WA
12.2018

Skills

  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Periodontal Evaluation and Management
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Exceptional Written Communication Skills
  • Effective Patient Communication
  • Patient Centred Care
  • Great Rapport Building Ability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Proactive Worker
  • Receptive to Feedback
  • Highly Motivated to Excel
  • Work Well Under Pressure

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Illawarra Dental Centre
08.2020 - 05.2021

Dental Therapist

North Metropolitan Health Service
02.2019 - 03.2021

Dental Hygienist

Mundaring Dental Centre
12.2018 - 03.2020

Office Assistant

Eclipse Universal
02.2015 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

John Forrest Secondary College

Bachelor of Science - Oral Health Therapy

Curtin University

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