Vivian Cao
Fremont,CA
Summary
Dental hygiene graduate with hands-on training in dental assisting and dental office operations. Competent in comprehensive patient care, periodontal therapy, and clear patient education. Bilingual English/Vietnamese and committed to accurate, thorough clinical support.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant & Front Office Administrator
Milpitas Dental Center
Milpitas, California
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments to ensure smooth patient flow.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Communicated with patients to address concerns and provide clarity on treatment plans.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms to facilitate timely reimbursement.
- Greeted visitors, answered phones and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
San Jose, CA09-2026
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Carrington College
San Jose, CA11-2023
Skills
- Local anesthesia & nitrous oxide administration
- Soft tissue curettage, periodontal scaling & root planing
- Digital radiography
- Comprehensive assessment & treatment planning
- Medical history review
- Patient education and counseling
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- RDH lisensure
- Local anesthesia/nitrous oxide analgesia
- Treatment planning & scheduling
- Scaling & root planing
- Soft tissue curettage
- Dentrix/Eaglesoft/Dolphin
- BLS/CPR Certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant & Front Office Administrator
Milpitas Dental Center
10.2023 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Carrington College
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
Carrington College