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Annie RIJAL

Revesby,NSW

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Dental Hygienist with over 10 years of practice in diverse clinical settings. Expertise in providing comprehensive dental cleanings, periodontal therapy, and patient education on oral health. Adept at building strong patient relationships and collaborating with dental teams to ensure high-quality care. Committed to staying updated on industry advancements and promoting best practices for preventive dental care. Seeking to contribute to a dedicated clinic focused on enhancing patient well-being and overall community health.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Hygienist

Bankstown Smile Design
Bankstown, NSW
06.2024 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Harris Orthodontics
Narellan, NSW
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided comprehensive orthodontic dental care under the supervision of orthodontists, specializing in the treatment of a diverse patient population.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' oral health, including examinations, and treatment charting.
  • Assisted orthodontists in various procedures, including fitting braces, adjusting wires, clear aligner, fixing broken brackets and bands, RME, separators, removing braces, scanning for retainer, taking photos.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, documenting treatment plans, progress notes, and any changes in oral health.
  • Collaborated closely with orthodontists to coordinate patient care, treatment plans, and post-treatment follow-up.
  • Ensured strict adherence to sterilization and infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic clinical environment.
  • Recognized for exceptional patient communication skills and ability to educate patients on the importance of proper oral hygiene habits.
  • Successfully managed a high patient volume, prioritizing patient care and ensuring efficient clinical operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Treated patients by fitting mouth appliances, braces and retainers and checked on progress at each office visit.

Registered Dental Hygienist

The Gum Specialist
Campsie, NSW
02.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Dental Hygienist

Teeth@Mittagong
06.2014 - 02.2024
  • Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth.
  • Built expertise in patient education.
  • Interpreted patients’ dental radiographs.
  • Provided individualized care for patients with special needs, including education related to specific procedures.
  • Continuously developed knowledge through continuing education and seminars.
  • Provided compassionate care and ensured patient comfort through exceptional clinical skills, calm and gentle approach and positive rapport development.
  • Applied fluoride and pit or fissure sealants.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records.

Dental Assistant

Brite Smile Dental Care
04.2013 - 02.2014
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
  • Made dental impressions used in diagnostics, opposing models, and study casts.
  • Warmly greeted patients and helped them fill out intake and consent forms.
  • Gathered patient data, including health histories and records from prior visits for the dentist to view. 

Dental Reception/management

Kingsaway Medical And Dental Centre
08.2011 - 04.2013
  • Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients.
  • Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.
  • sterilization
  • dental assistant 
  • Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
  • Confirmed patient insurance benefits and checked claim statuses.

Dental Assistant

Rockdale Dental Care
06.2007 - 03.2011

Surgery set up, sterilization, account management, Stock control and ordering, Customer service, Answering phone, Booking appointments.

Dental Technician

Denture Clinic Rockdale
Rockdale, NSW
07.2006 - 04.2007
  • All Plaster work - pouring impressions, articulating models, investing dentures,trimming of models.
  • Thermoforming various appliances.
  • The repairing and relining of dentures.

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health -

University Of Newcastle
2013

Diploma - Dental Technology

2009

Diploma - accounting

Southern Cross College
2006

Additional Information

REFERENCES:

Michelle Connor (teeth@mittagong) Practice Manager

ph: 0488770891

Dr. Raj Tohmar

Bowral street dental practice

Ph: 0425880180

Kanza Tariq

Bankstown smile design

0415573942

Dr Bikram Sethi

0422448698

Certification

Level Up Orthodontics for Dental hygienist and OHT

June 2024.

Timeline

Dental Hygienist

Bankstown Smile Design
06.2024 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Harris Orthodontics
03.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Dental Hygienist

The Gum Specialist
02.2024 - 05.2024

Registered Dental Hygienist

Teeth@Mittagong
06.2014 - 02.2024

Dental Assistant

Brite Smile Dental Care
04.2013 - 02.2014

Dental Reception/management

Kingsaway Medical And Dental Centre
08.2011 - 04.2013

Dental Assistant

Rockdale Dental Care
06.2007 - 03.2011

Dental Technician

Denture Clinic Rockdale
07.2006 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Oral Health -

University Of Newcastle

Diploma - Dental Technology

Diploma - accounting

Southern Cross College
Annie RIJAL