Chloe Broadhurst
Audenshaw,England
Summary
A highly skilled dental professional with extensive experience in using advanced dental software such as EXACT, Titanium, BridgeIT, and Dentally. Proficient in operating Carestream and DBSWIN radiograph systems, with a strong understanding of OPG and intraoral cameras. Expertise in sedation training, cosmetic nursing, Invisalign procedures, orthodontic and implant nursing. Use of intra oral scanners. Adept at utilising both Microsoft and Apple systems to enhance practice efficiency. Committed to advancing a career in dental care by leveraging comprehensive technical skills and patient-focused care.
Compassionate Dental Nurse with 13 years of experience. Delivers meticulous instrument prep and continued safety and hygiene compliance. Achieves flawless service and results, supporting procedures with precision. Skilled in x-ray administration and analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Dental nurse
Bupa Dental Care
Stalybridge, Tameside
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured adequate inventory of dental supplies to prevent operational delays.
- Collaborated with dental team for smooth clinic operations.
- Provided information to patients about good oral health care, boosting their understanding of preventive measures.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Supported dentists during procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Took scans of patients' teeth for study casts, aiding in treatment planning.
- Served as liaison between dentist and patient; improved communication and enhanced overall experience.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Comforted anxious patients, leading to positive clinic experiences.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
- Streamlined patient flow by efficiently scheduling appointments.
- Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area; facilitated a sanitary environment conducive to healthcare services.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Replenished sundries and ordered low-stock items.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Provided excellent patient care from arrival to treatment completion.
- Worked with dentists during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and bridges.
- Facilitated patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.
- Answered client queries regarding charges and payment options.
- Sanitised equipment, cleaned exam rooms and restocked supplies after each patient procedures.
Agency dental nurse
DLC agency
Manchester
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported dentists during procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring meticulous documentation.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
- Upheld stringent infection control measures, promoting a safe environment.
- Collaborated with dental team for smooth clinic operations.
- Served as liaison between dentist and patient; improved communication and enhanced overall experience.
- Comforted anxious patients, leading to positive clinic experiences.
- Ensured adequate inventory of dental supplies to prevent operational delays.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area; facilitated a sanitary environment conducive to healthcare services.
- Facilitated patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including examinations, fillings and extractions.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
Senior Dental Nurse
SimplyOne Dental
Manchester, England
01.2019 - 09.2022
- I started working here following my return from New Zealand and firstly worked as a receptionist while I renewed my GDC registration and indemnity.
- This helped me become more patient focused and the need for effective communication and the importance of reception in the patient journey.
- Once my GDC renewed I began working in surgery with NHS dentists and training apprentices, once proving myself I was able to work with the private cosmetic, restorative dentist and oral surgeon also with the use of sedation.
- I then began to do compliance and assist in audits, risk assessments and then being promoted to one of the senior nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a time of high stress for everyone.
- I was taught a lot about the upkeep of a dental practice and help organise and maintain a dental practice by my colleague.
- After gaining some knowledge and experience and a senior nurse had left one of the practices I began to work closely over both sites.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost confidentiality respecting patient privacy rights.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals providing comprehensive patient care.
- Supported dentist for efficient service delivery.
- Provided post-operative care advice to patients fostering faster recovery periods.
- Facilitated communication between dentists and patients simplifying complex medical jargon.
- Managed patient care by coordinating dental procedures.
- Prepared patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort.
Dental Nurse
Hospital Dental Service
Christchurch Central, NZ
12.2017 - 12.2018
- I began working here in December 2017 after leaving the U.K. in the October 2017.
- During my time there they trained me in aspects of Minor Oral surgery such as surgical extractions of teeth, remaining tooth roots and impacted wisdom teeth for adults, children and special needs and medically complex patients under the use of local anaesthetic, I.V Sedation, Oral Sedation, Inhalation sedation and General anaesthetics which improved my knowledge of how to monitor patient effectively.
- I was also given the opportunity to work in the Christchurch Men's prison within the dental health department which was a very unique experience.
- I also occasionally worked with the on-site clinical dental technicians and prosthesis' along with specialised paediatric and special needs clinicians in the general dental room setting and also in theatre at Christchurch Hospital and Southern Endodontic where we had a theatre room for us to treat children in a day theatre.
- While in theatre I would set up equipment needed for the day such as x-ray machine and digital developer, ensure instruments have returned from sterilisation and liaise with theatre nurses that we have correct patient information and arrival times and carry out aseptic hand hygiene when required.
- I would also book appointments and liaise with patients and relevant staff and governing bodies due to some patients' complex needs to ensure completion of treatment and the teams are well informed.
Dental Nurse and receptionist
Avalon Care Dental Practice
Manchester, England
10.2012 - 10.2017
- I was first placed here while completing my qualification in Dental Nursing in 2012.
- Following completion of this qualification in July 2013, I was then hired full-time as a dental nurse and receptionist.
- Here I obtained many skills such as working as a team, dealing with patients booking appointments and taking payments and ensuring they were relaxed during their wait and during their time in surgery with myself and the clinician.
- I also was health and safety lead and ran oral health and fluoride clinics mainly for children.
- Legionella and water audit lead.
- Assisting the clinician.
- Reception duties.
- Opening and closing of the practice.
- Health and safety lead.
- Oral hygiene and fluoride application clinic.
- ADHOC cover at sister practice.
- Apprentice training.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures to ensure successful outcomes.
- Ensured adequate inventory of dental supplies to prevent operational delays.
- Comforted anxious patients, leading to positive clinic experiences.
- Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
- Administered first aid during emergencies, ensuring immediate medical attention for patients.
- Participated in oral health education sessions increasing community awareness about dental care and prevention.
- Carried out varied chairside support procedures while keeping patients calm and comfortable.
- Worked with dentists during permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and bridges.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Dental Nursing
Manchester University Dental
Manchester, England 01.2012 - 01.2013
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Psychology, Health studies and Human Biology, Sociology, Religion and Psychology
Tameside College
Ashton-under-LyneGCSE's - History, German languages, Chemistry, English Literature, English, Maths, Religious Studies, Food Technology, Biology, Physics
Fairfield High School
Manchester, EnglandFluoride application
Skills
- EXACT software
- Titanium dental software
- BridgeIT dental software
- Carestream radiograph system
- Sedation training
- Cosmetic nursing
- Invisalign experience
- Orthodontic nursing
- Implant nursing experience
- Microsoft systems
- Apple systems
- DBSWIN radiograph system
- OPG knowledge
- Intraoral cameras knowledge
- Dentally dental software
Accomplishments
The Dester Prize, 2011, The dester prize awarded with a Certificate of progress in history for the year 2010-2011.
Interests
- Drawing
- Watching documentaries
- Travelling
- Music and concerts
- Reading
- The gym
- Cooking
- Art
- Walking
References
- Adrienne Hay, Supervising Dental Assistant, Hospital Dental Service, Christchurch Outpatients, adrienne.hay@cdhb.health.nz
- Shirley Pouchley, Practice Manager, Poundswick Lane Dental Practice/Avalon Care Dental Practice, shirley.pounchley@poundswickdentalpractice.co.uk, 01614993141
- Helen Cosgrove, Practice Manager, SimplyOne Dental, helen.cosgrove@simplyonedental.com, 01613707213
Volunteer
- SPCA Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2017-11-01, 2018-01-01, This volunteer work was done over a couple of months while out of work in New Zealand when required. Here I would help with the cleaning of the business where animals were groomed and the washing of animals when requested.
- Posh 'n' Barks, Manchester, England, 2010-07-01, 2010-09-01, This volunteer work was done during the summer of 2010 over the weekends when required. Here I would help with the cleaning of the business where animals were groomed and the washing of animals when requested. Also taking payments and advising customers on the best grooming treatments for their pets and booking their required appointments.
Affiliations
- Gym Hiking Art
Timeline
Dental nurse
Bupa Dental Care
01.2023 - Current
Agency dental nurse
DLC agency
09.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Dental Nurse
SimplyOne Dental
01.2019 - 09.2022
Dental Nurse
Hospital Dental Service
12.2017 - 12.2018
Dental Nurse and receptionist
Avalon Care Dental Practice
10.2012 - 10.2017
Level 3 Diploma - Dental Nursing
Manchester University Dental
01.2012 - 01.2013
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Psychology, Health studies and Human Biology, Sociology, Religion and Psychology
Tameside College
GCSE's - History, German languages, Chemistry, English Literature, English, Maths, Religious Studies, Food Technology, Biology, Physics
Fairfield High School
Fluoride application