Jamie Hawken
Summary
Patient-oriented Dental Hygienist offering 12 years of experience in high-volume dental offices. Expertise in screening patients for cancer and oral diseases, performing prophylaxis and providing education on oral hygiene and health. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Health Therapist
Totalcare Dental
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with dental team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while charting periodontal conditions during examinations, contributing to more accurate diagnoses and management of periodontal conditions.
Oral Health Therapist
Avondale Dental
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening, clear communication, and excellent chairside manner.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening, clear communication, and excellent bedside manner.
- Increased early detection of oral diseases by performing routine screenings during regular appointments.
- Reduced anxiety levels in nervous patients through gentle approaches and detailed explanations of treatment options.
Oral Health Therapist
Lumino The Dentist
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Dual based role working within two busy dental practices and providing both dental hygiene and adolescent oral health care.
Oral Health Therapist
Mighty Mouth Dental
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Reduced anxiety in nervous patients by creating a supportive atmosphere through clear communication and gentle approach to care delivery.
- Contributed to community outreach efforts by conducting educational presentations about oral health at local schools and community centres.
- Improved patient oral health by providing comprehensive dental care, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
Education
BHSc - Oral Health
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand12.2011
Certificate - Health Care & Support
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand07.2008
Skills
- Preventive dentistry
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Administering Local anesthetics
- Restorative procedures
- Periodontal evaluation
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental Radiography
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education and prophylaxis
Goals
- Establish myself long term within a leading dental practice
- Expand on my skillset for professional development
- Build a good clientele following
Community Service
- FREE DENTAL PROVIDED TO HOMELESS FAMILIES, TE PUEA MARAE, 2017, Community programme set up to provide free on-site dental care to 180 homeless people residing in Te Puea Marae
- YOUTH JUSTICE DENTAL PROGRAMME, WHAKATAKAPOKAI, 2017, Community programme set up to provide free on-site dental care to adolescents residing in the Youth Justice Prison based in South Auckland
- CHILD YOUTH AND FAMILY CARE AND PROTECTION RESIDENCE PROGRAMME, KORAWAI MANAAKI, 2017, Community programme set up to provide free on-site dental care services to children and adolescents residing in care and protection services
References
Available on request
GYM
I enjoy the gym
Timeline
Oral Health Therapist
Totalcare Dental
03.2024 - Current
Oral Health Therapist
Avondale Dental
08.2022 - 12.2023
Oral Health Therapist
Lumino The Dentist
01.2019 - 08.2022
Oral Health Therapist
Mighty Mouth Dental
01.2012 - 01.2019
BHSc - Oral Health
Auckland University of Technology
Certificate - Health Care & Support
Auckland University of Technology
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