Bishwas Shrestha
melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Dental Hygienist and Assistant with hands-on experience in preventive dentistry, oral health education, and clinical support. Skilled in chairside assistance, infection control, patient care, and digital dental technologies. Adept at working collaboratively with dentists and healthcare teams to deliver quality patient experiences. Now seeking a Dental Assistant position in Australia to apply my skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Chitwan Digital Dental Lab Pvt. Ltd
Nepal
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted dentists with chairside support during restorative and prosthetic procedures.
- Maintained infection control protocols, sterilising and preparing instruments.
- Supported lab technicians with digital workflow, enhancing efficiency of dental prosthetics.
- Achievement : Implemented improved instrument setup system that reduced procedure preparation time by 20%.
Dental Hygienist
Chitwan City Dental Care Pvt. Ltd
Nepal
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed teeth scaling, polishing, and plaque removal to promote oral health.
- Educated patients on hygiene techniques, diet, and preventive care.
- Collaborated with dentists on treatment plans and referrals.
- Achievement : Increased patient satisfaction through effective education—patients reported 30% improvement in adherence to hygiene routines.
Dental Hygienist Intern
Multiple Hospitals
Nepal
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Gained experience across four hospitals (Bagauda Community, Bakular Ratnanagar, Bharatpur, and College of Medical Science).
- Assisted with preventive procedures, patient counselling, and infection control.
- Supported dentists in restorative and extraction cases.
- Achievement : Successfully handled 25+ patients per day under supervision, ensuring strict infection control compliance.
Education
Certificate in Dental Science - CDS
CTEVT, School of Health Science
01.2023
Higher Secondary - +2 Science
NEB, Gaindakot College of Science & Management
01.2020
Skills
- Chairside assistance & patient preparation
- Teeth scaling & plaque removal (hygienist background)
- Instrument sterilisation & disinfection
- Infection control & hygiene compliance (ADA standards)
- Patient communication & oral health education
- Dental imaging support & record keeping
- Digital dental lab exposure (CAD/CAM workflow)
- Teamwork, adaptability & professional integrity
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Chitwan Digital Dental Lab Pvt. Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
Dental Hygienist
Chitwan City Dental Care Pvt. Ltd
05.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Hygienist Intern
Multiple Hospitals
06.2023 - 01.2024
Higher Secondary - +2 Science
NEB, Gaindakot College of Science & Management
Certificate in Dental Science - CDS
CTEVT, School of Health Science
Additional Information
- Familiar with Australian workplace practices through continuous adaptation and learning.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills in multicultural environments.
- Eligible to work in Australia.