DEAR CLIENTS
I would like to extend a warm welcome to Word of Mouth Dental Hygiene.
I am a local dental hygienist looking to expand my availability and services to Oshawa and the surrounding communities through the independent practice of dental hygiene.
My interest in professionally caring for the comfort and overall wellness of others began with university studies in psychology, overall health and nutrition, and eventually the health connection that exists between oral and overall health.
Having completed an Honors Certificate in Dental Hygiene at St Clair College in Windsor in 1994, I since have had the great fortune of developing my skills in a variety of dental settings. Each and every experience has offered valuable contributions towards making me the professional that I am today.
Most recently, I have furthered my skills by obtaining certificates in Teaching and Training Adults, as well as in Diabetes Education. My goal now is to continue providing my services in a more modern manner that reflects the profession of dental hygiene in the independent spotlight that it deserves. Preventative dental health goes a long way to contributing to overall health, and I therefore believe that this aspect of dental health should be highlighted and available to those who wish to focus on this in an alternative to the traditional dental office setting.
Qualifications
Honors Certificate in Dental Hygiene
Registered with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
Certified to Self-Initiate Dental Hygiene Services by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
Certified to Prescribe Drugs for Dental Hygiene Service by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario
Certified in CPR
Honors Certificate in Diabetes Education
Honors Certificate in Teaching and Training Adults
Honors Certificate in Radiation Protection
Member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
Experience
30 years of clinical dental hygiene treatment in a variety of general and specialist dental settings
10 years treating advanced periodontal (gum) conditions under specialist supervision
Treatment of children, elderly, and persons with special needs
Treatment of those with various social and dental fears
Treatment of diverse ethnicities and with English language barriers in Canadian culture
Assisting in basic dental treatment through to advanced oral surgeries
Skills
Scaling, root planning, and polishing teeth
Teeth whitening services
Screening for cavities and other oral health problems
Oral cancer screening
Nutrition counselling for oral health
Interim Stabilization Therapy (placement of temporary sedative fillings)
*Devoted professionally to delivering quality dental hygiene services*