Kimberley Howe
Bicton,WA
Summary
Patient-focused Dental Hygienist bringing 7 years' experience to growing dental practice. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education. Team-oriented with success in cultivating long-term relationships with patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Health Therapist (volunteer Position)
Healing Smiles Clinic RUAH
Northbridge, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to dental treatments when necessary.
- Counseled patients on smoking cessation strategies for improved oral health outcomes.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Performed root planing procedures to remove plaque from below the gum line.
- Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Educated patients about good nutrition for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Oral Health Therapist
South Street Dental Centre
O'Connor, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Zoom whitening
- Managed dental records and entered information into system, keeping important patient information on file.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular visits.
- Took medical and dental history of patients.
- Provided preventive and restorative dental care to patients of all ages.
- Ensured that all clinical areas were properly sanitized after each procedure was completed.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to performing various dental procedures.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
Oral Health Therapist
Southside Periodontics
LEMMING, WA
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Managed dental records and entered information using d4w to keep important patient information on file.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on new developments in the field.
- Ensured that all clinical areas were properly sanitized after each procedure was completed.
- Instructed patients on proper brushing, flossing, diet and other aspects of dental health care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients according to their availability and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments provided in patient charts.
- Created customized treatment plans tailored to each patient's individual needs.
- Managed infection control procedures to maintain safety standards in the clinic environment.
- Processed digital images using specialized software programs for diagnosis purposes.
- Collaborated with dentists to provide comprehensive care for patients' oral health needs.
- Administered local anesthetics prior to performing various dental procedures.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Removed plaque and tartar from teeth using hand and mechanical scaler tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Oral Health Therapy
Curtin University
Bentley, WA12-2017
Skills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Dental Hygiene
- Patient Education
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
Timeline
Oral Health Therapist (volunteer Position)
Healing Smiles Clinic RUAH
02.2025 - Current
Oral Health Therapist
South Street Dental Centre
03.2024 - Current
Oral Health Therapist
Southside Periodontics
01.2018 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Oral Health Therapy
Curtin University
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