Karissa Garneau RDH
kargarn@student.ubc.ca
OBJECTIVE
A passionate and enthusiastic registered dental hygienist searching for volunteer work while completing her degree in dental hygiene.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Regarded for dedication to tasks, communication skills, and attention to detail. Goes above and beyond traditional care by providing client-specific oral health care treatment
- Knowledgeable on CEREC milled restorations, Invisalign, SureSmile, and traditional orthodontic treatment
- Utilizes experience and background knowledge in the recommendations of individualized oral health care aids and products, as well as restorative options
- Volunteered in Free Dental Day 2019, AC Day 1 orientations 2018/2019, & Heart of the Matter 2017/2018
EDUCATION
Dental Hygiene Degree Completion (BDSc) 2023
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Dental Hygiene Advanced Diploma 2017
Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON GPA: 3.6/4.0
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Registered Dental Hygienist 2018 – present
Dr. Jill M Taylor Dentistry, Ottawa, ON
Registered Dental Hygienist 2017 – 2019
Dr. Derham Family Dentistry, Ottawa, ON
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Registered Dental Hygienist 2017 – present
College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO)
Member; Former Student Representative 2014 – present
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA)
- Acting as liaison between Algonquin College’s dental hygiene students and the CDHA
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
First Aid and CPR – BLS Certification 2021
Heart & Stoke Foundation
Student Leadership Certification 2012 – 2014
Réseau des Élèves du Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE)
- Acting as liaison between Jeanne-Lajoie students and the CECCE school board
References available upon request