Linh Nguyen
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Skilled dental hygienist with proven experience in providing outstanding oral health care and preventative services to patients through thorough assessments. Possess strong interpersonal skills, adept at creating comfortable environment for patients while efficiently conducting dental cleanings and procedures. Demonstrated ability to improve patient oral hygiene through tailored education and treatment plans.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Richard Terp, DDS
Des Plaines, IL
06.2007 - Current
- Performed dental prophylaxis treatment for patients of all ages
- Collect and record patient medical and dental histories.
- Assessed oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of diseases and abnormalities
- Performed scaling and root planing as needed
- Used digital xrays and intra oral camera
- Scheduled patients appointments and managed follow up care
- Assessed and applied silver diamine flouride as needed
- Sterilized instruments and equipment following OSHA protocol
- Cleaned removable dentures, night guards and other appliances
- Instructed patients on oral care by demonstration and review of patients' nutrition and habits
- Counseled patients on smoking and vaping cessation
Dental Hygienist
Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry
Park Ridge, IL
06.2007 - 10.2024
- Performed prophylaxis treatment on children ages 18 months and older
- Applied fluoride treatment and sealants to protect enamel and prevent caries
- Treated special-needs children with specific care and great enthusiasm
- Ability to take X-rays on children as young as 3 years old
- Help identify dental infections and conditions
- Assist children in developing good dental hygiene habits
- Engaged parents to participate and help their child improve on their oral home care
- Able to work with most difficult children on all spectrums, which includes those with anxiety, autism, paraplegia, etc.
Dental Hygienist
Periodontics Ltd.
Chicago, IL
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Performed scaling and root planing with the use of local anesthetics.
- Used preventive and adjunctive therapeutic agents as needed
- Administered nitrous oxide
- Performed periodontal probing and caries detection on all patients
- Completed x-rays on patients as needed, following office protocols
- Addressed oral hygiene instructions and periodontal disease process when applicable
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care planning
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kennedy King College
Chicago05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1999
Skills
- Root planing and scaling expertise
- Preventive oral health education
- Dentrix software proficiency
- Periodontal evaluation
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Periodontal therapy
- Radiographic interpretation
Certification
- Certification in Nitrous Oxide 2002
- Certification in Local anesthesia 2002
- Current on CPR certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Richard Terp, DDS
06.2007 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry
06.2007 - 10.2024
Dental Hygienist
Periodontics Ltd.
06.2003 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Kennedy King College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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