Internship Student
Ben Massell And Good Samaritan Clinic
02.2022 - 04.2022
Hi, I’m
Yen Nguyen (Kristine)
Lawrenceville,Georgia
Summary
An attentive and highly motivated dental hygiene graduate with experience in treating and educating patients on the importance of oral health and oral hygiene
Work History
Ben Massell And Good Samaritan ClinicAtlanta, GA
Internship Student
02.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Provided preventative care and dental hygiene services (Scaling, root planing, periodontal assessment, polishing, and fluoride application)
- Recorded probing depths, gingival characteristics, and dental complaints and thoroughly documented to assist other hygienists in following up with patients in next visits
- Exposed radiographs and implemented periodontal exam
- Handled and sterilized instruments after each session
Sheltering Arms Longview CenterDouglasville, GA
Dental Hygiene Student
02.2022 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Performed screening for children aged 3-5
- Provided patient education for parents of children aged 3-5
Peach SmilesLawrenceville, GA
Shadowing Student
10.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Observed, documented observations to learn about job description and duties, challenges and requirements, and asked relevant questions about the job and career
- Followed clinic's policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules
- Demonstrated professional behaviors
Education
Georgia State University (Perimeter College), Dunwoody, GA
Associate Degree from Dental Hygiene
05.2022
University Overview
August 2020 - April 2022
- Honor's List [Fall 2017], President's List [Spring 2018 & Spring 2019], and Dean's List [Fall 2020, Spring 2020 & Spring 2021]
- National Association of Chinese Americans Scholarship Recipient
- Relevant Coursework: Implicit Association Test, Cultural Competency Program for Oral Health Professionals, Basic Techniques for Management of the Infant and Toddler Dental Patient, Mandated Reporters: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia & Geriatric Dentistry
- 3.6 GPA
Skills
- Instrumentation skill (Hand and ultrasonic instruments), Arestin and sealants placement, digital and phosphor plate radiographs, whitening tray, and alginate impressions
- Nutritional and tobacco counseling
- Professionalism (Punctuality, ethics, reliability and responsibility, honesty and integrity, diligence, and time management)
- Attention to detail, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving, and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer skill: Ability to work with Microsoft Office and some dental software (Dentrix, Dexis, Open Dental, and Curve Hero)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Instruments handling (Preparing, organizing, sharpening, sterilizing, and packing)
- Bilingual communication: English & Vietnamese (Advanced level)
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Student
Sheltering Arms Longview Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Shadowing Student
Peach Smiles
10.2019 - 11.2019
Georgia State University (Perimeter College)
Associate Degree from Dental Hygiene
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