Pediatric Dental Hygienist Resume Example New York University College Of Dentistry

PEDIATRIC DENTAL HYGIENIST

About Me

A vibrant and personable pediatric dentist. An enthusiast about childhood dental health. Well-qualified dental professional adept at working with children of all ages. Knowledgeable about surgical procedures, orthodontic requirements, and standard dental care. Skilled at building long-lasting relationships, delegating work and educating patients and families about proper oral hygiene.

Professional Experience

New York University College Of Dentistry - Resident Pediatric DentistNew York, NY01/2017 - Current

Treatment planning, comprehensive care, diagnosis and treatment of developing malocclusions, and research design
Comprehensive preventive and restorative care, hospital-based dental care in an operating room setting, sedation and monitoring in the office/hospital setting
Treatment of patients with oral-facial anomalies, diagnosis, and treatment of developing malocclusions and emergency dental care
Opportunity to teach third and fourth year dental students who rotate through the hospital and other affiliated sites as part of their pediatric dentistry assignment

Howard University College Of Dentistry - Student DentistWashington, DC08/2014 - 05/2016

Collaborated with dental faculty professional to plan dental treatments
Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
Completed tooth impressions to support thecreation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate

Affiliations

ADA - American Dental Association

AAPD - American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Community Involvement

Bringing Care to Kids day (Apirl 2016 - 2018) - Enlightened middle school-age children about the different professions and roles within the dental field. Shared experiences, pros and cons of the career, requirements needed to become a dentist, answered questions and reviewed home care

Skill Highlights

Patient Education / Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)

Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants, SDF and fluorides)
Assist in developing and implementing initiatives for the prevention and control of oral diseases

Certifications and Licenses

Dental License - 028558

Dental Anesthesia License - 004630

Proliability Malpractice Insurance

BLS (CPR) certification

Education and Training

2019New York UniversityNew York, NYPediatric Dentistry Certification : Pediatric Dentistry Residency

2016Howard University Washington, DCD.D.S: College of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Science
Graduated summa cum laude

2012Harvard UniversityCambridge, MABachelor of Science: Health Management And Clinical Assistance

Graduated magna cum laude

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

New York University College Of Dentistry
Howard University College Of Dentistry

School Attended

New York University
Howard University
Harvard University

Job Titles Held:

Resident Pediatric Dentist
Student Dentist

Degrees

Pediatric Dentistry Certification : Pediatric Dentistry Residency
D.D.S : College of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science : Health Management And Clinical Assistance

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