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RITA KUMARI GAUTAM KARKI

EDINBURGH,EDIN

Summary

Experienced Dental Hygienist with expertise in all aspects of treatment, including dental radiography, prophylaxis and chairside assistance for restorative, surgical and endodontic procedures. Effective communicator with success in teaching patients and community about oral hygiene and care. Excited to bring 13 -year background to growing practice.


Offering strong interpersonal and organisational skills with knack for providing compassionate patient care. Knowledgeable about dental procedures and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Ready to use and develop communication, teamwork, and administrative skills .

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dental nurse

LINK DENTAL PRACTICE
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supported dentists during procedures, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Served as liaison between dentist and patient; improved communication and enhanced overall experience.
  • Provided information to patients about good oral health care, boosting their understanding of preventive measures.
  • Comforted anxious patients, leading to positive clinic experiences.
  • Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
  • Completed routine maintenance tasks on dental equipment, prolonging its lifespan.
  • Offered post-operative instructions under dentist's supervision, enhancing patient recovery process.
  • Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
  • Maintained clean and tidy work area; facilitated a sanitary environment conducive to healthcare services.
  • Facilitated patient comfort with empathetic chair-side manner.

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
KATHMANDU, KATHMANDU
01.2025 - 01.2025
  • Examined patients' mouths and teeth to evaluate current standards of dental health.
  • Carried out scale and polish treatments for thorough oral cleaning.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
KATHMANDU, KATHMANDU NEPAL
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Applied fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents to arrest tooth decay.
  • Contributed to the maintenance of accurate records, ensuring efficient patient management.
  • Completed periodontal examinations and charting to track disease.
  • Kept accurate dental records and upheld patient confidentiality.
  • Removed soft and hard deposits and cleaned and polished teeth.
  • Engaged with children and anxious patients using calm and friendly manner.

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
KATHMANDU NEPAL, KATHMANDU
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Administered local anaesthetics to ensure comfortable treatments.
  • Offered dietary advice linked to oral health, boosting client's well-being.
  • Implemented preventative measures to reduce risk of oral disease.
  • Performed prophylaxis procedures, ensuring thorough plaque removal.
  • Improved patients' oral hygiene with regular teeth cleaning procedures.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene practices, enhancing their overall health.
  • Identified signs of gum disease by conducting detailed inspections.

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT. LTD.
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Implemented preventative measures to reduce risk of oral disease.
  • Collaborated with dentists to create treatment plans for optimal results.
  • Provided comprehensive dental care by performing examinations and cleanings.
  • Maintained sterilised instruments for safe and effective patient care.

Education

CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL SCIENCE(DENTAL HYGIENE) - DENTAL

SAMAJ SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
07.2008 - 02.2012

DENTAL NURSE - DENTAL

SVQ LEVEL 7 DENTAL NURSING
SCOTLAND
06.2019 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Dental care knowledge
  • Patient management
  • Radiography proficiency
  • Oral health promotion
  • ITERO scan trained
  • Radiography trained

Timeline

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
01.2025 - 01.2025

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
10.2024 - 11.2024

Dental nurse

LINK DENTAL PRACTICE
09.2023 - 02.2025

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
04.2023 - 09.2023

Dental hygienist

SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT. LTD.
12.2021 - 02.2022

DENTAL NURSE - DENTAL

SVQ LEVEL 7 DENTAL NURSING
06.2019 - 12.2020

CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL SCIENCE(DENTAL HYGIENE) - DENTAL

SAMAJ SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
07.2008 - 02.2012
RITA KUMARI GAUTAM KARKI