MINH NGO, RDH

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Fairfax, VA 22033

703-***-****

rs04ig@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A position as a dental hygienist where I will be able to fully utilize my professional experience with patients for the good of the practice.

EDUCATION

• A. A. S., Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygienist, Northern Virginia Community College, 2011.

• Classical Guitar Instructor, Music Conservatoire, Saigon, Vietnam, 1985.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE &AFFILIATIONS

• Registered Dental Hygienist.

• American Dental Hygienists' Association.

RELEVANT TRAINING

• Dental Hygiene.

• Oral, Histology, Head and Neck Anatomy.

• Oral Ecology and Immunology.

• Oral Radiographic Interpretation &Oral Pathology.

• Periodontics for Dental Hygienist.

• Pharmacology.

• Nutrition& Diet Counseling.

• Oral and Public Health Education (Fitness & Wellness).

• Management of Pain and Anxiety in Dental Office & Management of Emergencies.

• Psychology.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Two (2) years of dental hygiene clinical and work experience.

• Intra/extraoral exam, periodontal evaluation and treatment development.

• Gentle instrumentation and optimal removal of supragingival and subgingival plaque, calculus, and bacteria.

• Performing prophylaxis and periodontal dressings.

• Assisting in diagnostic and panoramic x-rays.

• Providing and adequately applying cavity prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants.

• Providing patients with basic instruction in dental hygiene.

• Thoroughly reviewing and evaluating health history, keeping records of patients' dental health, and noting contraindications and other health concerns as needed.

• Instructing home care techniques, including counseling/motivating patients to achieve optimal oral health.

• Superb patient rapport and individual patient care education skills, including management of difficult or emotional customer situations.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

• “Amalgam versus Composite”, Navy Elementary School Table Clinic, October 2009.

• “Smoking and Periodontal Disease“, Navy Elementary School Table Clinic, October 2010

DENTAL HYGIENE CLINICAL &WORK EXPERIENCE

Northern Virginia Community College, Medical Campus, Springfield, Virginia 2009-2011

Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist

• Provided patient care and service with dental assessment, charting, treatment planning, exposing and developing of X-rays, ensuring compliance with infection control and OSHA regulations.

• Performed adult prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride applying.

• Advised patients about good nutrition and its impact on their oral health.

• Taught patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques, and provided other preventive dental care.

• Ensured patient safety by utilizing radiation protective devices

• Maintained a clean, sterile and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable.

Northern Virginia Family Service, Springdale Dental Office, Virginia 2011

Dental Hygienist

• Performed adult prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing, fluoride applying, and oral hygiene educating.

• Removed soft and hard deposits from teeth including calculus, stains and plaque.

• Assisted with x-rays, exposing and developing dental radiographs who were uninsured and had low household income.

• Maintained patient records.

• Taught patients how to practice good oral hygiene, and provided other preventive dental care.

Colin Powell Elementary School, Centreville, Virginia 2011

Dental Hygienist

• Provided oral hygiene education for the fifth graders.

• Screened teeth decay and missing and gums for the children.

• Applied cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants.

• Performed teeth cleaning and polishing, and provided fluoride therapy.

Northern Virginia Training Center, Burke, Virginia 2010

Dental Hygienist

• Assisted in taking X-rays, scaling and root planning, and charting the patient’s files.

• Removed stain and plaque from teeth, and provided teeth cleaning for patients with special needs.

• Assessed patients for intra-oral and extra-oral abnormalities and disease.

• Charted soft and hard tissues, suspicious decay, periodontal probe depths.

• Evaluated medical history for issues pertaining to dental treatment.

Manassas City Public Schools, Virginia 2009

Dental Hygienist

• Screened teeth decay and missing for children and families.

• Performed teeth cleaning and polishing on children, including personal instructions for teeth and gum caring, and recommendations for professional dental care.

• Provided fluoride therapy.

Northern Virginia Dental Practice, Springwood Professional Center, Virginia 2009

Dental Assistant

• Worked with the dentist during dental treatment, charted patient’s files, made recall appointments, and ordered dental supplies used frequently in the dental office.

• Assisted with taking and development of dental x-rays.

• Maintained records of examinations.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Marshalls, Shopper, and Dress Barn, Fairfax, Virginia 2005-2008

Cashier

• Performed cashier duties at various retailers. Responsibilities included cash handling, opening and closing the registers, solving customer's complaints, ensuring quality customer service, providing information regarding to products, and handling returns and exchanges as well as other duties.

Eyesaver International, Hanover, Massachusetts 2004

Lab Technician

• Performed production technician run lamination, operated and troubleshot machines, and responsible for all shipping and receiving.

REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Richard A. Gallagher, DDS, 703-***-****, Director Dental Services at the Northern Virginia Training Center, Fairfax, VA

MINH NGO, RDH

12245 Harbor Town Cir

Fairfax, VA 22033

703-***-****

rs04ig@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A position as a dental hygienist where I will be able to fully utilize my professional experience with patients for the good of the practice.

EDUCATION

• A. A. S., Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygienist, Northern Virginia Community College, 2011.

• Classical Guitar Instructor, Music Conservatoire, Saigon, Vietnam, 1985.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE &AFFILIATIONS

• Registered Dental Hygienist.

• American Dental Hygienists' Association.

RELEVANT TRAINING

• Dental Hygiene.

• Oral, Histology, Head and Neck Anatomy.

• Oral Ecology and Immunology.

• Oral Radiographic Interpretation &Oral Pathology.

• Periodontics for Dental Hygienist.

• Pharmacology.

• Nutrition& Diet Counseling.

• Oral and Public Health Education (Fitness & Wellness).

• Management of Pain and Anxiety in Dental Office & Management of Emergencies.

• Psychology.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Two (2) years of dental hygiene clinical and work experience.

• Intra/extraoral exam, periodontal evaluation and treatment development.

• Gentle instrumentation and optimal removal of supragingival and subgingival plaque, calculus, and bacteria.

• Performing prophylaxis and periodontal dressings.

• Assisting in diagnostic and panoramic x-rays.

• Providing and adequately applying cavity prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants.

• Providing patients with basic instruction in dental hygiene.

• Thoroughly reviewing and evaluating health history, keeping records of patients' dental health, and noting contraindications and other health concerns as needed.

• Instructing home care techniques, including counseling/motivating patients to achieve optimal oral health.

• Superb patient rapport and individual patient care education skills, including management of difficult or emotional customer situations.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS

• “Amalgam versus Composite”, Navy Elementary School Table Clinic, October 2009.

• “Smoking and Periodontal Disease“, Navy Elementary School Table Clinic, October 2010

DENTAL HYGIENE CLINICAL &WORK EXPERIENCE

Northern Virginia Community College, Medical Campus, Springfield, Virginia 2009-2011

Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist

• Provided patient care and service with dental assessment, charting, treatment planning, exposing and developing of X-rays, ensuring compliance with infection control and OSHA regulations.

• Performed adult prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing, and fluoride applying.

• Advised patients about good nutrition and its impact on their oral health.

• Taught patients appropriate oral hygiene techniques, and provided other preventive dental care.

• Ensured patient safety by utilizing radiation protective devices

• Maintained a clean, sterile and cheerful environment where patients feel comfortable.

Northern Virginia Family Service, Springdale Dental Office, Virginia 2011

Dental Hygienist

• Performed adult prophylaxis, including scaling, polishing, fluoride applying, and oral hygiene educating.

• Removed soft and hard deposits from teeth including calculus, stains and plaque.

• Assisted with x-rays, exposing and developing dental radiographs who were uninsured and had low household income.

• Maintained patient records.

• Taught patients how to practice good oral hygiene, and provided other preventive dental care.

Colin Powell Elementary School, Centreville, Virginia 2011

Dental Hygienist

• Provided oral hygiene education for the fifth graders.

• Screened teeth decay and missing and gums for the children.

• Applied cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants.

• Performed teeth cleaning and polishing, and provided fluoride therapy.

Northern Virginia Training Center, Burke, Virginia 2010

Dental Hygienist

• Assisted in taking X-rays, scaling and root planning, and charting the patient’s files.

• Removed stain and plaque from teeth, and provided teeth cleaning for patients with special needs.

• Assessed patients for intra-oral and extra-oral abnormalities and disease.

• Charted soft and hard tissues, suspicious decay, periodontal probe depths.

• Evaluated medical history for issues pertaining to dental treatment.

Manassas City Public Schools, Virginia 2009

Dental Hygienist

• Screened teeth decay and missing for children and families.

• Performed teeth cleaning and polishing on children, including personal instructions for teeth and gum caring, and recommendations for professional dental care.

• Provided fluoride therapy.

Northern Virginia Dental Practice, Springwood Professional Center, Virginia 2009

Dental Assistant

• Worked with the dentist during dental treatment, charted patient’s files, made recall appointments, and ordered dental supplies used frequently in the dental office.

• Assisted with taking and development of dental x-rays.

• Maintained records of examinations.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Marshalls, Shopper, and Dress Barn, Fairfax, Virginia 2005-2008

Cashier

• Performed cashier duties at various retailers. Responsibilities included cash handling, opening and closing the registers, solving customer's complaints, ensuring quality customer service, providing information regarding to products, and handling returns and exchanges as well as other duties.

Eyesaver International, Hanover, Massachusetts 2004

Lab Technician

• Performed production technician run lamination, operated and troubleshot machines, and responsible for all shipping and receiving.

REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Richard A. Gallagher, DDS, 703-***-****, Director Dental Services at the Northern Virginia Training Center, Fairfax, VA

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