Harvey Cheng
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dental hygiene student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree seeking a Public Health Dental Hygienist position where I can provide preventive dental care, promote oral health education, and support community health programs.
Offering foundation in dental health principles and strong desire to learn and grow in clinical environment. Brings understanding of dental procedures and patient interaction, along with skills in organization and communication. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and dental radiography in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services Health
Minnesota
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted dentist during restorative and preventive procedures
- Took dental radiographs and prepared treatment rooms
- Maintained sterilization and infection control protocols
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Assisted with patient preparation and management, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies efficiently.
Dental Receptionist
Herzing University Dental Clinic
Minnesota
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed daily office schedule
- Verified dental insurance and processed patient paperwork
- Communicated treatment information to patients
- Provided customer service and maintained patient records
- Greeted patients and managed appointment scheduling to optimize office flow.
- Assisted with patient check-in and check-out processes, ensuring smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Herzing University
Saint Louis Park, MN09-2026
Skills
- Dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapy
- Scaling and root planing
- Dental radiographs
- Fluoride treatments and sealant placement
- Oral cancer screenings
- Patient education and preventive care
- Patient communication and education
- Preventive dental care
- Team collaboration
- Time management and organization
- Electronic dental records
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Minnesota (Expected)
- CPR/BLS Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Volunteering
- Hiking
- Food Tourism
- Road Trips
Timeline
Dental Receptionist
Herzing University Dental Clinic
01.2026 - 08.2026
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services Health
09.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Herzing University