Ngoc Chau Tang
Richardson,TX
Summary
Personable, detail-oriented and empathetic dental hygienist. High level of confidence in oral health skills including cleanings, flossing, and screenings combined with ability to multitask, put patients at ease, and take proactive steps to avoid tooth loss and gum disease. Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Smile Makeover
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and using waterflosser.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services like scaling under the present of gingivitis and SRP.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Coordinated hygiene inventory management by tracking supplies, placing orders and verifying receipt of items.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Celebration Family Dental
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Open Dental.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and using waterflosser.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
Server
Flakes Cool Drinks Express
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Give recommendations and take orders
- Prepare different kinds of drink
- Follow up with guests
- Collect and process payments from customers.
Cashier
Family Owned Restaurant
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Receive and process various payments, including credit cards and cash
- Provide information about the restaurant to customers, including dietary information on certain menu items
- Maintain a clean register area, and clean up around the restaurant as needed.
Education
Dental Hygiene -
Collin College
08.2024
AS General Studies of Science -
Collin College
05.2021
Skills
- Periodontal Therapy
- Oral Hygiene Instructions & Recommendations
- Intraoral Radiographs/ XRays
- Pain Control & Anxiety Management
- Thoroughly review health history, noting contraindications and other health concerns as needed
- Open Dental software
- Teamwork
- HIPAA Regulations
- Sealant Application
- Patient Scheduling
- Nutrition counseling
- Oral Cancer Screening
Personal Information
Title: Dental Hygienist
Certification
- Licensed Diode Laser Training for the Dental Clinician - 05/2023
Volunteer Experience
- Colgate's Mobile Dental Van & Community Volunteers, 07/2022, Information Desk Person
- Head Start Program, 09/2022, Dental Hygiene Student
- Reclaim Smiles, 04/2023, Dental Hygienist
Projects
- Continuum of Periodontitis in the Wide Spectrum of COVID-19 (08/2022-04/2023)
- Analyzing the Properties of Antibiotic Producing Bacillus velezensis (08/2019-12/2019)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Software
Open Dental
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Smile Makeover
01.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
Celebration Family Dental
05.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Flakes Cool Drinks Express
06.2016 - 10.2016
Cashier
Family Owned Restaurant
06.2013 - 05.2016
Dental Hygiene -
Collin College
AS General Studies of Science -
Collin College
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