Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
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Nada Abbadi

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented dental hygiene student with hands-on clinical experience treating patients across all age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Skilled in patient education, preventive care, and promoting oral health in a supportive and professional manner. Committed to creating a comfortable, positive experience for every patient while supporting comprehensive dental care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental365
The Bronx, NY
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Gained hands on experience in patient care.
  • Collaborated with dental professionals to enhance patient outcomes and improve clinical skills while adhering to HIPAA regulation.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment. (FMS, HBW,VBH and Panoramic radiograph).
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.

Front Desk Receptionist

City Tech, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
  • Answered incoming calls, directed them to appropriate personnel and took messages.
  • Received incoming calls and coordinated with staff to fulfill customer requests.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
05-2025

Some College (No Degree) - Pre - Medical

Hunter College
New York, NY

Skills

  • Medical, Dental Health History and Blood Pressure Screening
  • Head and Neck Examination
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Dental / Periodental Charting
  • Intra-oral Photography
  • Digital Radiographs = Full Mouth Series (FMS), Bitewing (BW), Panoramic radiography(PAN
  • Oraqix and Local Anesthesia
  • Arestin Placement and Assessment
  • Pit and Fissure Sealant Placement
  • Suture Removal
  • Alginate Impressions and Fabrication of Bleaching trays
  • Engine Polishing
  • Fluoride Application
  • Placement of periodontal dressing
  • Patient Education on Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI)
  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Dental Prophylaxis (Scaling and Root Planing)
  • Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)

Certification

  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Certificated of Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • Local Anesthesia certification
  • CITI - IRB

Software

  • Dentimax
  • Denticon
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Wold, Excel)

Affiliations

Treasurer

  • Women In Islam (WII)

Historian

  • Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

Honors Scholars Program

  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

Scholarship

  • The Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW).

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental365
06.2024 - 09.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

City Tech, CUNY
02.2023 - 04.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

New York City College of Technology

Some College (No Degree) - Pre - Medical

Hunter College
Nada Abbadi