Priyanka Patel
647-226-4520 | patel0priyanka@gmail.com
Executive Summary
Experience Dental Hygienist with over 4 years professional experience. Enthusiastic and passionate about Oral Health and Community Health
Education
Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene Sep 2014 – Present
University of British Columbia
Advanced Diploma, Dental Hygiene with Honors Sep 2012 – Jun 2014
George brown College
Certified Dental Assistant, Level II with Honors May 2011 – Mar 2012
Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries
Highlights
- Acknowledged with a Preventive Dentistry Award for excellence in oral health education and client care
- Acknowledged with a Professionalism Award for consistently demonstrating a positive attitude, ethical behavior and a spirit of teamwork
- Experience of working with Abeldent, Dentrix and Tracker; easily adopt to new software
- Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment and with clients to meet their needs
- Eager to accomplish given task with expertise in giving attention to details
- Highly efficient team player, fast learner and motivated self-starter
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Work Experience
Registered Dental Hygienist Feb 2016 – Nov 2017
Creditview Dental
- Provided preventive care to children and adults: Scaling and biofilm removal, complete periodontal exam and intra oral – extra oral exam, coronal polishing, fluoride, sealant etc.
- Effectively took dental radiographs as per dentist’s prescription using digital software
- Excelled in providing oral health education to promote awareness
- Able to build positive and strong professional relationship with all clients
Registered Dental Hygienist Dec 2014 – June 2017
Yorkville Dental Associates
- Efficiently provided care to children and adults: oral cancer screening using veloscope, intra-extra oral exam, radiographs, scaling, selective polishing, fluoride, sealants etc.
- Developed ability to take accurate impressions for nigh guards and bleaching trays
- Positively interacted with clients and educated about oral health
- Expose Dental radiographs using digital software as per dentist’s prescription
Registered Dental Hygienist Dec 2015 – Feb 2017
Teledent & NHI Agency
- Excellent at working on call through both agencies at various dental practices in GTA
- Effectively provided preventive oral hygiene care to clients of different age.
- Held positive communication with dental offices and clients to help build a strong relationship
Registered Dental Hygienist Apr 2015 – Nov 2015
Armadale Dentistry
- Effectively provided preventive oral care services to clients of all ages: expert in areas of scaling, selective polish, fluoride, oral health education, sealants, etc.
- Positively encouraged clients to build healthy oral habits
- Experienced with exposure to digital radiographs
- Developed ability to provide in office whitening
Registered Dental Hygienist Sep 2014 – Apr 2015
Dr. Arvinda Rustomji
- Provided preventive care: Scaling and biofilm removal, complete periodontal exam and intra oral – extra oral exam, coronal polishing, fluoride, etc.
- Experienced with all types of x-rays (digital & manual)
- Excellent in providing oral health education
- Ability to use cavitron, piezo and prophy jet
Level II Dental Assistant Jun 2014 – Nov 2014
NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
- Experience of working as a temporary dental assistant at various offices
- Assisted the Dentist chair side with various treatments such as restorations, extractions, root canals, crown and bridge preparation, alginate impressions, orthodontic treatments, etc.
- Experience of digital x-ray softwares, and dentrix
- Followed standard protocols for sterilization and infection control
Peer Leader Sep 2013 – Apr 2014
Student Success Initiatives – George Brown College
- Helped students connect with other students, faculty, senior students, and a Student Success Specialist
- Facilitated in-person and online – facebook group page by supporting students’ transition into their program and the college
- Encouraged students to collaborate and experience the benefits of group learning
- Addressed areas of difficulty associated with high-risk courses