Pedelis John
Dental Hygienist
Nairobi
Summary
- Experienced Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant of expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental prophylaxis, scaling and fissure sealant. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients and community about oral hygiene and care. Knowledgeable in identifying oral health issues, like tooth decay in early stages and communicating findings to dentists for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Dental Hygienist
Coptic Mission Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2021 - Current
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques like flossing and brushing
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
- Placed brackets, changed ligature wires, ties,powerchain and wires under dentist supervision.
- Did removal of brackets and polishing under supervision.
- Placement of rubber dam.
- Bleaching under dentist's supervision.
- Administered topical and infiltration for the upper jaw anesthesia under dentist's supervision.
Dental Assistant
Shree Swaminarayan Hospital
Nairobi
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentist with scaling and polishing, some orthodontic work and removal of sutures
Dental Assistant
Gegocare Dental Clinic
Nairobi
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
- Helped Dental surgeon to complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assisted dentist with scaling and polishing, change of ties in orthodontic procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Dental Assistant
Molars Dental
Nairobi
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists to complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Dental Assistant
Rainbow Smiles International
Nairobi
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for different procedures daily.
- Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Used intersoft softaware to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Dental Hygiene
Institute Of Healthcare Management
Nairobi West 11.2019 - 11.2022
Dental Assisting
Institute Of Healthcare Management
Nairobi West 01.2018 - 06.2019
Attachment
Metropolitan Hospital
Buruburu 2019.Aug - 2019.Nov
Computer
Pettans Driving And Computer College
Nairobi 02.2018 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Lukenya Girls Centre of Excellence
Athi-River 01.2014 - 01.2017
Primary Education
Kiambani Primary School
Makindu 01.2004 - 12.2012
Skills
- Dental charting
- Sealant application
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dental prophylaxis
- Periodontal evaluation
- Preventive oral health education
- Patient education and counseling
- Data confidentiality measures
- Marketing
Certification
- Certified Dental Hygienist
- Certified Dental Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Dental Assistant/Dental Hygienist
Coptic Mission Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Gegocare Dental Clinic
01.2021 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
Shree Swaminarayan Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2021
Dental Hygiene
Institute Of Healthcare Management
11.2019 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
Molars Dental
09.2019 - 03.2020
Attachment
Metropolitan Hospital
2019.Aug - 2019.Nov
Dental Assistant
Rainbow Smiles International
12.2018 - 08.2019
Computer
Pettans Driving And Computer College
02.2018 - 02.2018
Dental Assisting
Institute Of Healthcare Management
01.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Lukenya Girls Centre of Excellence
01.2014 - 01.2017
Primary Education
Kiambani Primary School
01.2004 - 12.2012
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