PARUL SHARMA
** ***** *** *****, ******** ON L*Y*S6
289-***-**** ad5sso@r.postjobfree.com
A dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist with a passion for providing exceptional patient care and promoting oral health. Eager to join multidisciplinary practice, I am committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while delivering the best to clients.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Proficient in effective written and oral communication
Demonstrates exceptional organizational and multitasking capabilities
Consistently punctual
Highly reliable
Maintains a professional and approachable demeanor
Skilled in crafting proposals and producing comprehensive reports and documentation
CLINICAL COMPETENCIES:
Oral assessment: Extra-Intra Oral examination, Probing, Indices, Dentogram,
Diagnosis and Planning: Itero scans, Comprehensive Care plan, Self care plan
Implementation: Detection of deposits, Debridement, hand instruments, Ultrasonic
Polishing, Fluoride, Desensitization, Pit and fissure sealants, Subgingival irrigation,
Impressions: Sports guard, bleaching tray
Radiography: Bite, Periapical, PAN, Digital Radiography
Tobacco Cessation, Nutritional Counseling, Ongoing Re-evaluation of care
I had the privilege of shadowing the dedicated professionals at “Toothworks Square One Dental” as part of my APLUS RDH Practicum Placement of dental hygiene program. This invaluable experience provided me with a firsthand look at the inner workings of a dental practice and offered valuable insights into the dynamics of the dental hygiene profession.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
National Dental Hygiene Certification Exam
January 2024
Dental Hygiene Diploma APlus Institute, Toronto, Canada
December 2023
Community and Mental Health, Mohawk College, Hamilton, Canada
April 2019-March 2020
Clinical Research Certificate, International Medical Graduates Program Toronto
April 2019
Digital Health Careers Program, Centre for Education & Training, Toronto
Feb 2019
The Labour Market Access for Newcomers program (LMANC), NCP, Mississauga
October 2018
Health Research Fundamentals (Certification), Toronto
2017
*Philosophy of Doctorate (PhD) Anthropology, Panjab University, India
2011
Master of Science, Anthropology (Honors School), Panjab University, India
2002
Bachelor of Science (Medical), Himachal Pradesh University, India
2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RIO-Coordinator April 2020-July 2022
Access Alliance, Language Services, Toronto, ON, Canada
Provided impeccable customer service and technical support to interpreters and clients
Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills in managing daily quality testing, estimates, logs, reports
Played a vital role in supporting language services by efficiently pre-scheduling and routing resources.
Ensured precise data management, guaranteeing accuracy and compliance
Educator/Trainer/Caregiver Companion December 2018-January 2023
Home Instead Senior care, Mississauga
Started as Caregiver Companion and provided companionship for the elderly and later on transitioned to providing Training to Caregivers.
Trained Caregivers on: Alzheimer’s care, Dementia, Hospice, Strokes, Arthritis, Diabetes, Parkinson’s
Community Educator/Trainer January 2020-February 2020
Stonegate Community Health, Toronto, ON, Canada (Student Placement)
Empowered a senior women's group with knowledge on healthy aging, nutrition and oral health measures
Contributed to the Early ON program, nurturing the well-being of toddlers and their families
Language Intake Assistant November2019-April2020 Access Alliance, Language Services, Toronto, ON, Canada
Facilitated intake for interpretation and translation services in the healthcare sector
Ensured the seamless delivery of high-quality language access services, utilizing "Staff Point" proficiently
Research Catalyst February 2019 - April 2020
JobStart, Toronto, ON, Canada
Actively contributed in "Collaboration Catalysts Partnership (CCP)" project, fostering community outreach
Successfully completed training in cross-cultural communication and outreach tactics
CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered with the CDHO (College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario) REG. NO. 023717
Valid CPR AED Level C Certification
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS CANADA:
Trained in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASSIST)
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Mental Health First Aid
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
Hospice & Palliative Care
Alzheimer’s Dementia and other disease training (Parkinson’s, Diabetes, COPD, Arthritis)
AFFILIATIONS/LIFE MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
Canadian Dental Hygiene Association CDHA
Ontario Dental Hygiene Asscoiation ODHA
Internationally Educated Researchers (IER) Canada
Immigrant Researchers Support Network (IRSN) Canada
Cheeky Scientist Association (CSA)
Indian Society of Human Genetics-ISHG
North States Chapter of Anatomical Society of India/ASI-Anatomical Society of India
INCAA-Indian National Confederation of Academic Anthropologists
SIMA-Society for Indian Medical Association
Anthropological Association, Department of Anthropology Panjab University
Indian Science Congress Association
* Degree Evaluated by World Education Services (WES) - Equivalent to Earned Doctorate in Canada