Dynamic Dental Hygienist with extensive experience in Orthodontics, skilled in taking orthodontic records and patient education. Proven ability to perform precise adjustments and provide exceptional care, ensuring patient satisfaction. Strong attention to detail and effective time management contribute to successful treatment outcomes and enhanced patient experiences.
Take orthodontic records for patients – itero scans, clinical photographs, Panoramic and Cephalometric radiographs.
Prepare teeth for direct/indirect bonding and CAD CAM appliances; give instructions
Perform routine orthodontic adjustments.
Debands and placement of lingual retainers.
Bond Invisalign aligner attachments
Update dental X-rays – take bitewings, PAs and maxillary occlusals in kids.
Perform routine dental hygiene/ periodontal debridements, prophylaxis and fluoride applications. Place fissure sealants in kids.Educate patients on preventative oral care.
Take impressions for bleaching trays, splints and mouthguards.
Provide individualized care and perform routine dental hygiene/ periodontal debridements, and fluoride applications to an average of 15 patients per day.
Perform in-chair teeth whitening and take impressions for home whitening.
Provide exceptional oral hygiene instructions/ preventative care to geriatric patients.
Prepare the surgery and provide chairside assistance.
Expose and process radiographs.
Sterilize dental instruments.
Prepare the surgery, provide chair side assistance.
Expose and process radiographs, including taking OPG.
Perform simple administrative duties such as booking and confirming patient appointments.
Ordering and keeping track of dental supplies.
Prepare dental surgery and sterilise instruments.
Provide chairside assistance - charting using D4W.
Pouring of dental casts.
Diagnosis and treatment planning.
Procedures – scaling, restorations, extractions, orthodontic treratments, bonding lingual retainers.
2019 - Jane Chalmer’s Memorial Award for Geriatric and Special Needs
2006 – Distinction in Orthodontics
2003 – Distinction in Human Anatomy