Assistant Dental

NAZANIN SOROUSH

San Diego, CA

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DENTAL HYGIENIST

Results-oriented Dental Hygienist with extensive experience in both dental hygiene and dental assistance.

*Clinically proficient and experienced in scaling and root planning, ultrasonic scaling, soft tissue,

placement of localized antimicrobials, administration of local anesthesia and nitrous/oxide sedation.

*Able to critically analyze assessment data such as extraoral/intraoral examinations, caries risk

assessment, periodontal evaluation and radiographic interpretations to formulate individualized

treatment planning for periodontal therapy, improvement of oral home care and professional referrals

for restorative and/or surgical evaluation.

*Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment

scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to

ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.

*Knowledgeable and familiar with a variety of dental technologies such as Dentrix, Dexis and ScanX

digital radiography software, intraoral photography.

Specialties: Digital Radiography, Digital Intraoral Photography, Ultrasonic Scaling, Evidenced Based

Dentistry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Comfort Dental, SAN JOSE CA August 2011 –

June 2013

Senior Dental hygienist

* Care for a minimum of eight patients per day

* Highly skilled in oral prophylaxis, root planning, curettage of soft tissue.

* Administer of local anesthetic

* Established professional rapport with patients.

. * Instruct, educate, and counsel patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition

* Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers,

including sores, recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions

* Delivered fluoride application

* Examined patients and took intra-oral and digital X rays

Jennifer Wynn D.D.S., SEASIDE, CA March, 2010 – August 2011

Registered Dental hygienist

* Highly skilled in oral prophylaxis, root planning, curettage of soft tissue, placement of localized

antimicrobial.

* Administer of local anesthetic.

* Superb patient rapport and individual patient care education skills.

* Evaluate gingival health and health of all oral tissue.

* Experienced in providing diagnostic x-rays, updating medical histories and perio charting

* Counseling and motivating patients to achieve optimal oral health

PETER KUNG D.D.S., SAN JOSE CA 2000- 2007

Registered Dental Assistant

Four handed assisting in busy dental office.

* X ray Certified/digital experience.

* Oral evacuation/charting/mixing cements.

* Temporary crowns/bridges.

* Coronal polishing, packing cord and sealants.

* Bleaching trays, impressions, pouring and trimming models.

* Receptionist duties also included answering phones, making appointments, typing and filing.

FARHAD KHAJEHNOURI D.M.D. Tehran, Iran

Dental Assistant 1994 –2000

* Responsible for assisting Dentist for making restoration work and in conducting four handed

chair side dentistry.

* Skillfully prepared restorative materials and dental cement.

EDUCATION

A.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene, San Joaquin Valley College, Visalia, CA. January 2010

Registered Dental Assistant:

Central County Occupational Center, San Jose, CA 2000-2001

Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) – present

Red Cross Certification (CPR) - present

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