Dental Hygienist, Tucson

Nikki Afkari Tucson, AZ 85718 smiledhpro@yahoo.com (520)222-5392 OBJECTIVE To pursue a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist where I will be able to utilize all of my skills and experience to contribute to the success of my work place and to further grow professionally. SKILLS **Local Anesthesia certificate will be achieved by Dec. 2012. •42 hours college clinical instructions in Orthodontics, To Place/Remove appliances •experience with the Dentrix and Softdent software programs as well as traditional and digital radiographs. •Irrigation application. •Arestin Placement. •Pocket chart alone and comfortable presenting treatment plans. •Perio laser knowledge. •Motivated and easygoing team player with strong client skills, able to build rapport with all age groups, strong commitment to client oral hygiene education. •Highly organized quick learner with analytical thinking and problem solving skills. •Good computer skills; MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Photoshop. •Available to work various hours and weekends. WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE: •VA Hospital ,Louis A. Johnson Medical Center as a Volunteer Oct 11- May 12 •Chesswood Dental Clinic, Worked as a Registered Dental Hygienist Oct 10 -May 11 Temporary Position as a Dental Hygienist: • Diamond Dental Centre Jan/11/2011 • Dr. Lahiji ,DDS Jan/05/2011 • Islington Dental Clinic Dec/31/2010 • Dawson Dental Centres Dec/11/2010 • Downsview Plaza Dental Centre Dec/06/2010 • Dr. M. Satyan Office, DDS Dec/04/2010 • Dr. N. Shahbaz Office,DMD,FAGD Sep/29/2010 APLUS Dental Hygiene Clinic Aug 2009-June 2010 • Enjoyed working with clients of all ages including children Queen’s Med Clinic, Dr.Peter Jalali 2006 -2008 • Full time position as an Advanced Aesthetician/ Laser Technician EDUCATION: ** Phoenix College,AZ Local Anesthesia Certificate will be achieved by Dec 2012 Sep 12 - Dec 2012 • Phoenix College, AZ Periodontal Laser Therapy Cert. Sep 2012 • George Brown Accredited College, Orthodontics Certified Oct 11- Dec 11 • APLUS Accredited Dental Hygiene College 2008-2010 • Radiology H.A.R.P Qualified 2009 • Canadian College Of Holistic Health Diploma 2005-2006 • CPR Certified 2006-Present REFERENCES: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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