Garine Tahmazian
Rockville,Maryland
Summary
A driven licensed dental hygienist with strong interpersonal skills, and powerful work ethic. Enjoys educating patinets on the importance of the profession and making a positive impact for others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Robert Tigani DDS
08.2023 - Current
- treats on average nine patients a day
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in professional manner.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized home care instructions.
Bethesda Smiles Dentistry
Berkshire Family Dental
Counselor
HeadFirst
- Summer Children Program
Camp Counselor
KOA Sports
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Summer Children program
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Office Assistant
D2 Engineering
09.2018 - 06.2019
Education
Associate Degree in General Studies-STEM -
Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland05.2021
Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene -
Ohio State University
Colombus, Ohio12.2024
Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania06.2023
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Olney, Maryland05.2018
Skills
- Local anesthesia
- Expose, process, and interpret radiographs with traditional and digital imaging systems
- Intraoral and extraoral exam and oral cancer screening
- Patient education for all ages and focus on management of oral health
- Fill schedule through recall system
- Excellent team player
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Works effectively with classmates
- Driven and Determined
- Experience with computerized system for dental charting, documentation, and treatment planning
Related Experience
Dental hygiene, Department of pediatric dentistry, Department of periodontics, Center for patients with special needs, Department of prosthodontics, Children’s hospital dental hygiene department, Montefiore Hospital Dental Hygiene Department, Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh
Honors And Awards
- Colgate Star award for Student Total Achievement Recognition, University of Pittsburgh
- Member Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society 2019-2021, Montgomery College
- Dean’s list Fall 2018-Spring 2019 at Montgomery College
- Helen Hart Heneghan Award, 2014, St. Mary’s School
Activities
- Vice President of the SADHA (Student American Dental Hygiene Association) at University of Pittsburgh (2022-2023)
- President of the STEM ED Community Club, Montgomery College, Rockville Campus (Spring 2021)
- Vice-President of STEM ED Community Club, 2019 – 2020, coordinating club activities in events such as: “Rockville Science Day”, “Sonya Kovalevsky Day”, National Chemistry Week “NCW” Celebrations in collaboration with the Chemical Society of Washington, CSW
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Robert Tigani DDS
08.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
D2 Engineering
09.2018 - 06.2019
Camp Counselor
KOA Sports
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bethesda Smiles Dentistry
Berkshire Family Dental
Counselor
HeadFirst
Associate Degree in General Studies-STEM -
Montgomery College
Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene -
Ohio State University
Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene -
University of Pittsburgh
High School Diploma -
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
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