Thi Luong
Clarinda,VIC
Summary
Skilled in chairside assistance, infection control, sterilization, stock management, and patient communication. Experienced in supporting general dentists and specialists including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics and paediatrics. Adaptable, reliable and confident in fast‑paced, multi‑clinician environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Temp Dental
2022 - Current
- Provide chairside assistance across multiple private clinics with rapid workflow adaptation.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials for a wide range of procedures.
- Maintain strict infection control and sterilisation standards.
- Deliver friendly, professional patient support in varied clinical environments. In diverse clinical environments, enhance patient experience and comfort.
Dental Assistant
MDC Teaching Health Clinic
2018 - 2022
- Assisted general dentists and postgraduate specialists in orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics and paediatrics.
- Prepared instruments, materials and equipment according to each procedure.
- Maintained high infection control standards in a fast‑paced teaching environment.
- Monitored and managed stock to ensure availability and compliance with expiry dates.
- Supported DDS students and postgraduate clinicians in a high‑volume clinical setting.
Dental Assistant
North Richmond Community Heath
2016 - 2020
- Delivered chairside assistance, charting and patient support for clinicians and senior DAs.
- Prepared and maintained the clinical environment, instruments and materials.
- Performed sterilisation procedures and administrative duties.
- Supported school outreach programs and worked at the Indigenous Australian clinic in Robinvale.
- Assisted dental students on placement and provided reception coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
Hong Bang International University
Vietnam01-2002
Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Menzies Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VICDiploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VICSkills
Chairside assistance (general, Perio, Endo, Pros, paediatrics)
Treatment room setup & turnover
Instrument sterilisation & infection control
Stock control, ordering and expiry monitoring
Charting & clinical documentation
Patient communication & customer service
Teamwork & adaptability across multiple clinics
Dental software familiarity (Titanium, Exact, Dental 4 Windows)
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Temp Dental
2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
MDC Teaching Health Clinic
2018 - 2022
Dental Assistant
North Richmond Community Heath
2016 - 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Psychology
Hong Bang International University
Certificate 3 in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Menzies Institute of Technology
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality Administration And Management
William Angliss Institute of TAFE