Resume

Brenda Martinez


7290 37 Ave N.W.
Calgary, AB
T3C 6B8
(403) 829- 4895
brenda.martinez@alumni.ubc.ca

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am writing to express my interest in dental hygiene employment opportunities available with your company. I am in pursuit of an employment position with a dental practice that values oral health promotion and provides quality dental care to patients, I would appreciate your consideration for an employment position and upon review of my resume I hope that you will find that I have the professional qualifications that you are looking for to enhance your dental health care team.

I am a registered dental hygienist who has successfully completed the dental hygiene diploma program at CADH and have over ten years of experience in the dental field. My experience includes clinical dental hygiene therapy, periodontal case management, health promotion, and, oral hygiene education. Working closely with dentists and other dental health professionals to provide optimum dental care for patients. I enjoy working through an inter-professional dynamic team approach to dental care for patients and their families; I maintain a positive attitude and self-motivated personality. It would be an honor to work with your team and enhance my career at your dental practice.

In addition to my desire to join your team, you will find that I am a dedicated and driven dental hygiene professional whose relevant experience includes:

  • Local Anesthesia for Registered Dental Hygienists, University of Alberta-completed June 2016
  • Dental Hygiene Diploma- completed January 2014, The Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Community Sciences, Mississauga, ON
  • Current registration with the CRDHA, membership with the CDHA
  • Completion of the NDHCE January 2014
  • Dental Assistant Program- completed 2007, KDM Dental College and completion of the NDAEB, Calgary, AB.
  • Registration with the CADA, March 2007-November 2012
  • Current CPR-Level C, HCP

If you agree that my credentials are a close fit for your company, I would be delighted to meet with you personally to discuss my qualifications further. You may reach me at (403) 829- 4696 or via e-mail at: brenda.martinez@alumni.ubc.ca, I look forward to our conversation.

Sincerely, Brenda Martinez

 

Brenda Martinez

7290 37 Ave N.W.
Calgary, AB
T3C 6B8
(403) 829- 4895


 Objective: Registered dental hygienist in pursuit of a full-time employment position.

Interpersonal and Transferable Skills:

    • Excellent written and verbal communication
    • Analytical and problem solving ability
    • Aptitude to learn quickly
    • Detail oriented and committed to quality
    • Demonstrates a positive outlook and work ethic
    • Sound organizational and prioritizing expertise

RDH competency skill-sets:

  • Local Anesthesia-U of A certification
  • Current CPR Level C-HCP
  • Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition Counselling, Proper Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Full mouth debridement, instrumentation experience using ultrasonic and hand scale instruments
  • Periodontal case management
  • Coronal Polish and Application of Anti-cariogenic Agents
  • Periodontal Probing and Recording
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Desensitization

 

 

  • Conventional and Digital Radiography (intra-oral and panoramic exposures)
  •  Intraoral camera technique
  • Patient Management and Charting
  • Dental Practice Administration
  • Impressions for Study Casts
  • Model Pouring and Trimming
  • Bleaching Trays and Mouth guards
  • Zoom Whitening
  • Infection Control Protocol
  • Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures

 

 

Education:

September 2019   Dental Hygiene Degree Completion– University of British Columbia

June 2016        Local Anesthesia for Registered Dental Hygienists – University of Alberta

2012-2014       Dental Hygiene Diploma –   The Canadian Academy of Dental Health and

Community Sciences- (CADH), Mississauga, ON

2006-2007       Dental Assistant Program – KDM Dental College, Calgary, AB

2002-2003       Social Work Program – Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB

Employment History:

2017-present Dental Hygienist– Richmond Dental, Calgary, AB

  • Currently working full time in a general dental practice

2014-2017     Dental Hygienist– Braeside Dental Centre, Calgary, AB

  • Worked part-time as a Dental Hygienist, providing quality dental hygiene care to patients. Working as part of a team and independently to ensure patients receive optimal periodontal care and frequent routine dental hygiene services. Establish CRDHA practice standards following asepsis and quality control regulations.

2007-2012      Dental Assistant- Calgary, AB

  • Assisted various dentists within the city of Calgary. Carried out Dental Assistant duties in a general dental practice setting as well as administrative reception duties. Worked as part of the dental team and independently when required. Developed hands-on experience while providing services to patients of different ages. Applied dental assisting skills and gained valuable experience working with professionals with many years of experience in the dental profession.

Volunteer Experience:

2012               Dental Hygiene Student Volunteer– Health Mission Outreach Canada, Toronto

  • Free medical and dental clinics for communities in need in the GTA-volunteer
  • October 2012- Medical and dental outreach in San Salvador, El Salvador
  • Worked in an inter-professional collaborative effort to provide medical and dental care for almost 2000 patients over the span of one week
  • Assisted in the set-up of the clinic held in a community centre
  • General volunteer help
  • Infection control and sterilization
  • Oral hygiene care services to patients of all ages
  • Spanish interpretation and translation of documents

2003                Social Work Practicum Student – The Women’s Centre of Calgary. Calgary, AB.

  • Worked directly with clients
  • Provided peer support, information and referrals
  • Involved in community projects and organized activities
  • Participated in committee meetings
  • Worked under agency policies

References

Available upon request

 

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