Esther Chang
Buena Park
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable new graduate with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Cypress College
Cypress
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed coursework in dental anatomy, head and neck anatomy, radiography, oral pathology, periodontology, dental materials, clinical dental hygiene, dental anesthesiology, pharmacology, special needs, dental specialites, community oral health, and law and ethics.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Received training in infection control, dental office management, and patient communication.
- Administered local anesthesia to numb areas prior to certain procedures.
- Provided patient education on proper brushing and flossing techniques.
- Took radiographs of patient's teeth for diagnostic purposes.
- Performed dental prophylaxis on patients, including scaling and polishing teeth, removing calculus deposits and plaque with hand and mechanical scalers.
- Applied preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants to arrest or prevent decay.
- Received training on LBR, LAPT, airflow, and NOMAD.
- Passed four mock boards on patients with moderate-severe periodontal disease.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cypress College
Cypress, CA05-2024
Skills
- Dental radiographs
- Scaling and root planing
- Local anesthetic administration
- Time management abilities
- Dentrix software
- LBR, LAPT
- Airflow
- NOMAD
- iTero scanner
Accomplishments
- Class president
- President's Honor List
Certification
- California, Registered Dental Hygienist (2024)
- California, Certification for Administration of Local Anesthesia (2024)
- California, Certification for Administration of Nitrous Oxide Sedation (2024)
- California, Certification for Soft Tissue Curettage (2024)
- California, Certification for Dental Hygiene Pit and Fissure Sealant (2023)
- California, Certification for Ultrasonic Scaling and Coronal Polishing (2023)
- California, Certification for Radiation Safety (2022)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (2022-current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Cypress College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cypress College
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