Yen Ngo
Houston,Texas
Summary
Poised Dental Hygienist with experience in service coordination and support. Expert at conducting assessments, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating referrals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Dental Hygienist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Student
Pima Medical Institute
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved patient oral health by conducting thorough dental cleanings and providing personalized oral hygiene education.
- Administered routine dental hygiene procedures and treatments.
- Performed periodontal charting efficiently, monitoring patient progress over time and making recommendations as needed.
- Implemented infection control protocols diligently, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Utilized digital radiography equipment accurately, aiding in precise diagnosis and treatment planning for patients.
- Maintained accurate electronic records for each patient visit, streamlining documentation processes within the practice.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dental procedures through empathetic communication and gentle techniques.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques, leading to improved oral health habits at home.
- 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.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Conducted patient interviews and gathered patient medical and dental histories, adding to dental charts.
Volunteer
San Jose Clinic
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided dental services for the underserved community.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Performed adult prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance as needed according to the clinic's schedule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute
Houston, TX06.2024
Skills
- Dental Radiography
- Instrument Sterilization
- Periodontal Assessment
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Ultrasonic Scaling
- Periodontal maintenance
- Fluoride Treatment
- Organized and Efficient
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Computer Skills (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Familiar with EagleSoft
Certification
Continuing Education Certificates from dentalcare.com:
- Lasers in Dentistry: Minimally Invasive Instruments for the Modern Practice
- Advanced Instrumentation for the General Practice Dental Hygienist
- Achieving Patient-Centered Care through Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
- Ethics in Dentistry: Part I - Principles and Values
- Ethics in Dentistry: Part II - Codes of Ethics
- Ethics in Dentistry: Part III – Ethical Decision-making
- The Detection and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders in Primary Dental Care
- Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Oral Health
- Fundamentals of Dentifrice: Oral Health Benefits in a Tube
- Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Review
Other Certificates:
- Jurisprudence Assessment for Dental Hygiene
- Identifying & Responding To Victims of Human Trafficking
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Volunteer
San Jose Clinic
08.2023 - 08.2023
Dental Hygiene Student
Pima Medical Institute
07.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute
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