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
2023.09 - 2025.02
- 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
2025.01 - 2025.01
- 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
2024.10 - 2024.11
- 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
2023.04 - 2023.09
- 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
2021.12 - 2022.02
- 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 2008.07 - 2012.02
DENTAL NURSE - DENTAL
SVQ LEVEL 7 DENTAL NURSING
SCOTLAND 2019.06 - 2020.12
Skills
- Dental care knowledge
- Patient management
- Radiography proficiency
- Oral health promotion
- ITERO scan trained
- Radiography trained
Timeline
Dental hygienist
SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
2025.01 - 2025.01
Dental hygienist
SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
2024.10 - 2024.11
Dental nurse
LINK DENTAL PRACTICE
2023.09 - 2025.02
Dental hygienist
SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT LTD
2023.04 - 2023.09
Dental hygienist
SUHAAS DENTAL CARE PVT. LTD.
2021.12 - 2022.02
DENTAL NURSE - DENTAL
SVQ LEVEL 7 DENTAL NURSING
2019.06 - 2020.12
CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL SCIENCE(DENTAL HYGIENE) - DENTAL
SAMAJ SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
2008.07 - 2012.02