Dental hygienist
Pakistan steel mill hospital
Total years of experience :3 years, 1 Months
• Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
• Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
• Performed Ultrasonic scaling and polishing.
• .Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist.
• Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay.
• Properly administered general and local anesthetics to lessen pain and discomfort.
• Expertly treated infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws and neck
• Examined and diagnose teeth and gum with appropriate dental instruments and equipments.
• Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services.
• Regularly planned and coordinated public dental health programs.
• Delivered preoperative and postoperative care.
• Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and oral surgeon.
• Instructed patients on the best methods for practicing oral hygiene.
• Provided diligent dental and hygiene assistance during surgery, services, and cleanings
Maintain instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing selecting instruments
Select materials equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patients oral health
Complete dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth from beneath gum margins
Detect disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing developing radiographic studies
Maintain patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances; placing, carving and finishing amalgam restorations; removing cement from crowns bridges
Help dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply directory of emergency numbers
Educate patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit
Document dental hygiene services by recording vital signs, medical dental histories; charting in patient records
Maintain patient confidence protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules regulations
Maintain dental supplies inventory by checking stock to define inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
Conserve dental resources by using equipment supplies as needed to accomplish job results
❖ B.S in Dental Hygienist four years program from DOW University of Health & Science. Dr Ishrat ul I
❖ FSc from Government PECHS College for women Karachi
