Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Programmes Attended
Timeline
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Vandana Dhawan

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Vandana Dhawan

Summary

-Licensed DENTAL ASSISTANT. - Experienced health education professional dedicated to teaching, reaching and advocating in support of public health objectives. Organized, driven and collaborative with in-depth understanding of program needs, research strategies and trends in health issues.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
5
Certification

Work History

I Light Global

Public Health Educator
03.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Created educational materials such as brochures and handouts for distribution at public events
  • Spoke with health community workers and members of public about importance of health, prevention, and treatment
  • Analyzed data from surveys and other sources to determine trends in public health awareness
  • Assisted in developing policies that support improved access to healthcare services

Serenity Family Dental of Burlington

Dental Assistant
04.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

ON CALL

  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.

Westford Smiles

Dental Assistant
04.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.

Bhai Sahib Singh Satellite Government Hospital

Dentist
02.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures
  • Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills
  • Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system

Education

Bhojia Dental College & Hospital
Baddi, HP

Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dentistry
12.2020

Skills

  • Infectious disease control
  • Health Promotion
  • Injury Prevention
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Occupational health
  • Dedicated
  • Hardworking
  • Good Leadership Qualities
  • Creative
  • Dental impressions
  • Treatment Planning
  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team in the development of MENTAL HEALTH
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification


  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
  • OSHA Certified
  • HIPPA Certified
  • CDC Infection Control
  • Dental Assistant License, Massachusetts Board of Dental.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading Books
  • Traveling
  • Cooking

Training

  • 57th Punjab State Dental Conference & Students Conference, Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan, Ludhiana, 11/17
  • Smile Summit 2018, Karnal, 10/18
  • 1st Student Conference of Dental College & Hospital, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India, 03/18
  • 20th IACDE National PG Convention, Chandigarh, 03/19
  • 18th Annual Indian Dental Association Himachal Pradesh State Conference, 11/19

Programmes Attended

  • Public awareness braces campaign 'SMILE TORCH', 05/15
  • Lecture & Workshop on 'ACHIEVE ESTHETICS WITH DENTAL MATERIAL', 02/17
  • Lecture & Workshop on 'BASIC SUPPORT & COMMON MEDICAL EMERGENCIES IN DENTAL PRACTICES', 04/17
  • Dental Education Program on 'HEPATITIS B & C VIRUS', 05/17
  • Dental Education Program on 'ESTHETICS IN DENTISTRY', 11/17
  • Dental Education Program on 'A NEWER MATERIAL TO AMALGAM', 12/17
  • Dental Education Program on 'INTERPRETATION OF CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHS, CBCT & MRI', 12/17
  • Lecture on 'STAINLESS STEEL CROWN', 04/18

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Serenity Family Dental of Burlington
04.2024 - 01.2025

Dental Assistant

Westford Smiles
04.2024 - 11.2024

Public Health Educator

I Light Global
03.2024 - Current

Dentist

Bhai Sahib Singh Satellite Government Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022

Bhojia Dental College & Hospital

Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dentistry
Vandana Dhawan