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YUKIKO MINO

Bondi Beach,New South Wales

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with 4.5 years of experience as a dental hygienist in Japan, followed by 1 year and 8 months as a dental assistant in Australia.
My strengths include leadership, adaptability, organizational skills, and effective communication, all of which I leverage to support both team collaboration and patient care. I am committed to continuously identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that contribute to an enhanced working environment. Additionally, I am focused on advancing my technical knowledge to build deeper trust with both colleagues and patients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Gumdoctors
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.

Dental Assistant

Clovelly Dental Clinic
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.

Dental Hygienist

Utsunomiya Dental Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022

Mainly dental hygienist work.

  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
  • Mentored new dental hygienists within the practice, sharing expertise and best practices for optimal performance.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.

Dental Hygienist

Kasahara Dental Clinic
04.2016 - 06.2019
  • General duties including dental hygienist, dental assistant and receptionist.
  • Assisted dentists for filling, crown preparation and issues RCT, RCF, dentures,extractions and implants.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
  • Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
  • Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
  • Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
  • Conducted dental X-rays for diagnostic purposes, ensuring accurate treatment planning.
  • Assisted in various dental procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and patient safety.
  • Prepared examination rooms in a timely manner, adhering to strict cleanliness standards.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.

Education

Master of Science - Dental Hygiene

Utsunomiya Dental Hygienist School
Utsunomiya, Japan
03-2016

J.D. -

Sakushingakuin Jonior High School
Utsunomiya, Japan
03-2013

Skills

  • Periodontal maintenance
  • Preventive oral health education
  • Root planning and scaling expertise
  • Dental charting
  • Dental impression specialist
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Tooth whitening
  • X-ray exposure
  • Dental impressions
  • Treatment room setup
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Surgical setup

Accomplishments

    ●Educated over 8,000 patients on oral hygiene techniques, leading to a 80% reduction in gum disease cases among regular patients.

    ●Implemented a new patient flow system, decreasing wait times by 20% and boosting patient satisfaction scores.

    ●Mentored and trained 5 junior dental assistants, enhancing their skills and improving clinic workflow.

    ●Successfully adapted to Australian dental care standards, contributing to the efficient operation of a multicultural dental clinic.

    ●Recognized as ‘Employee of the Month’ for outstanding patient care and commitment to clinic goals.

    ●Building Patient Trust

    Actively managed care for anxious patients by utilizing effective communication techniques, resulting in improved treatment outcomes and stronger patient trust.

Certification

●Dental Hygienist License in Japane

18 April 2016

●CPR and fist Aid

1 May 2024

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Gumdoctors
07.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Clovelly Dental Clinic
03.2023 - Current

Dental Hygienist

Utsunomiya Dental Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022

Dental Hygienist

Kasahara Dental Clinic
04.2016 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Dental Hygiene

Utsunomiya Dental Hygienist School

J.D. -

Sakushingakuin Jonior High School
YUKIKO MINO