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Nicole Gilbert

Cheektowaga,NY

Summary

Patient-focused Licensed Dental Hygienist knowledgeable in dental radiography, prophylaxis, aseptic techniques and patient education. Team-oriented with success in building strong long-term relationships with colleagues and patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

University Pediatric Dentistry
Buffalo, NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.

Bus Driver

Cedar Bus Company
Buffalo, NY
2018 - 05.2022
  • Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
  • Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
  • Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
  • Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
  • Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
  • Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
  • Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.

Education

Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene

Erie Community College School of Dental Hygiene
Williamsville, NY
05-2024

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Patient Services
  • Procedure Support
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Education
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Soft tissue management
  • Instrument preparation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Dental impressions
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Treatment room setup
  • Stress management techniques
  • Chairside assistance
  • First Aid Training
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Taking X-rays
  • Oral X-Rays
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment

Certification

  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Dental Assistant

University Pediatric Dentistry
05.2022 - Current

Bus Driver

Cedar Bus Company
2018 - 05.2022

Associate of Arts - Dental Hygiene

Erie Community College School of Dental Hygiene
Nicole Gilbert