Experienced Dental Hygienist with ten years of expertise in all aspects of dental hygiene treatment, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and root planing,applying sealants,taking full mouth and Panoramic x-rays,intra-oral pics, i Tero scan, placing Arestin,screening for oral cancer using Valescope,teeth whitening and making bleaching trays.Effective communicator with success in teaching patients about oral hygiene and care. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay and oral cancer, in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
Winter Haven, FL
01.2025 - Current
Hygienist skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning and explanation, executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment and scheduling follow up appointments
Evaluate clinical findings, medical history and previous dental records, and integrate the information into a plan for excellent dental hygiene
Use electronic health recording system for clinical activities and recording oral conditions on dental and periodontal charts when applicable
Perform comprehensive oral health assessments, doing exams on new patients, identifying periodontal disease and formulating a treatment plan to treat periodontal disease
Administer local anesthesia to ensure pain control
Perform child prophy and place sealants on children and adults
Perform FMX and Panoramic x-rays
Giving oral hygiene instructions to patients about proper brushing and flossing techniques
Administer Arestin and presentation of various products including Peridex, MI Paste,Prevident, Oral B Tooth brush and Waterpik
Presenting treatment plan to patients and educating them regarding their overall oral health
Maintain dental supplies and clean workspace by ensuring regular instrument sterilization and effective equipment operation
Dental Hygienist
Dental Staffing Solutions
Orlando, FL
01.2020 - Current
Have worked as a temp hygienist at several DSO and private practices
Conducted Prophylaxis and Periodontal therapy, applied Fluoride, captured digital radiographs, and educated patients on how to attain optimal oral health
Perform scaling and root planning, effectively removing calculus from deep periodontal pockets and applying local antibiotics/Chlorohexidine as necessary
Frequently used intra oral camera to illustrate current health and areas of concern
Take Full Mouth X-Rays and Panoramic X-rays
Doing periodontal charting on new patients and educating them on their oral and periodontal health
Dental Assistant
Brevard Health Alliance
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
Prepare patients, sterilize and disinfect instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepare materials
Fabricate temporary restorations
Place and remove rubber dams and matrices
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registration for mounting study casts
Pour, trim and polish study casts
Pack cord and help with final impression
Assist dentist in providing 4- handed dental restorative, prosthetic and surgical treatment within the designated treatment plan
Take and record medical and dental history and vital signs of patients
Record treatment information
Provide postoperative instructions as prescribed by the dentist
Proficient in taking full mouth x-rays
Instruct patients on oral hygiene and plaque control programs
Educate on the proper use of dental products (i.e., floss, toothbrush) Clean and polish removable appliances
Place dental sealants and remove sutures as needed
Do child prophy
Taking Panoramic x-rays
Adjusting dentures and do soft and hard relines
Assist with full mouth extractions and delivery of immediate dentures
Giving post-op instructions
Maintains supply orders
Conduct breakdown, cleanup, and set- up of patient exam rooms using proper infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Dental Assistant/Dental Front Desk
ECONOMY DENTURES
Orlando, FL
01.2014 - 01.2019
Schedule appointments and send reminders using Dentrix scheduling software, fill in insurance documents, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services
Check-In and Checkout patients
Making sure the schedule is booked
Putting treatment plan in the system and presenting the treatment plan to the patients
Verifying Insurance for Medicaid and PPO
Filing claims
Helping patients apply for third party financing like care credit,
Working on Insurance aging report
Printing out day sheet and deposit slip
Assist in the management of dental emergencies
Managed reception area by answering phones, scheduling appointments, coordinating treatment
Assist the dentist with making temporaries for crowns, bridges, taking alginate impressions adjusting and relining dentures
Dental Assistant
Boston University
Boston, MA
01.2008 - 01.2009
Prepare patients daily to undergo dental procedures, and assist dentist and residents with surgeries and sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, and preparing materials
Take x-rays and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs, and record treatment information in patient records
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist and instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs with a friendly and engaging demeanor
Monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory and place orders
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Prosthodontics (CAGS) -
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Boston
2013
MBA - undefined
PRESTON INSTITUTE
Pakistan
2008
Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS) - undefined
FATIMA JINNAH DENTAL COLLEGE
Pakistan
2007
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BRITISH COUNCIL
2002
Skills
Skilled in taking
Full mouth x-rays, Panoramic x-ray, intra-oral pictures and doing the iTero scan
Proficient in using Valescope and Oral ID for Oral cancer screenings
Skilled in presenting treatment plans
Strong advocate of products including Arestin, Peridex, MI Paste, Prevident toothpaste, Electric tooth brush and Waterpik
Additional Skills:
Software:
Dentrix, Dexis, Eagle soft, MS Office
Certification
Registered Dental Hygienist
Certificate of Oral Anesthesia
Radiology Certification
CPR/AED Certified
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Certificate of Advanced Graduate study in Prosthodontics
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics
01.2025 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Dental Staffing Solutions
01.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Brevard Health Alliance
01.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Assistant/Dental Front Desk
ECONOMY DENTURES
01.2014 - 01.2019
Dental Assistant
Boston University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Prosthodontics (CAGS) -