CRYSTAL CHOW
Palmerston North
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL DENTIST
LUMINO BROADWAY
04.2016 - Current
- Experienced in various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, crown placements and removable prosthodontics.
- Certified to facilitate general restorative treatment and minor oral surgery procedures with intravenous sedation. This has significantly helped patients with severe dental anxiety to have access to dental care
- Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
SENIOR DENTAL OFFICER
TE WHATU ORA MIDCENTRAL
01.2019 - Current
- Educated patients about the importance of regular dental check-ups and at-home oral care practices, resulting in improved long-term patient outcomes.
- Experienced in comprehensively treating paediatric patients and those with special needs, under general anaesthesia
- Routinely involved in Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Meetings to develop customized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and goals for optimal oral health outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by fostering open communication, providing constructive feedback, and supporting colleagues in their professional growth.
- Mentored junior dentists by sharing knowledge about best practices in dentistry and discussing complex cases together for better decision making.
CLINICAL LEAD, DENTAL DEPARTMENT
TE WHATU ORA MIDCENTRAL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided expert guidance on clinical issues during team meetings, contributing to informed decision-making and best practice implementation.
- Served as the key liaison between management and ground staff to ensure effective communication and meeting performance standards.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing their professional growth.
DENTAL HOUSE SURGEON
TE WHATU ORA MIDCENTRAL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Gained invaluable skills and experiences performing emergency dental care and pain relief services for patients.
- Assessed and assisted in the management of acute dental infections and oral-maxillofacial trauma. Also gained exposure in management of oral medicine and oral pathology cases.
- Consistently adopted a multidisciplinary approach with other medical teams to ensure patients get the best treatment outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by staying up-to-date with the latest medical guidelines and had firsthand training from mentors within the department.
VOLUNTEER DENTIST
FREE DENTAL DAY BY NZDA HEALTHY SMILES
05.2015 - Current
VOLUNTEER DENTIST
CARPENTER'S DENTAL MOBILE BUS
01.2015 - Current
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
12.2013 - 03.2014
Education
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - MERIT
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
01.2014
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - PHASE 1
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
01.2012
CAMBRIDGE A-LEVELS -
TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
01.2009
Skills
- Oral Surgery - Extractions, surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth, socket preservation
- Management of acute dental infections
- General Dentistry
- Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry
- Comprehensive treatment with General Anaesthesia
- Sedation Dentistry - Certified in Intravenous Sedation and Relative Analgesia (Nitrous Oxide)
- Continuous learning and annual dental education
- Simple Orthodontics
Research And Presentations
- CASE PRESENTATIONS - CME PREVOCATIONAL PROGRAMME, 08/01/15, Presentation Topic: 'What The Swell; Different Aetiologies of Facial Swelling' Hosted by MidCentral District Health Board
- HOSPITAL CONFERENCE, 07/01/15, Presentation Topic: 'What The Swell; Different Aetiologies of Facial Swelling' Hosted by the New Zealand Society for Hospital and Community Dentistry (NZSHCD)
- FINAL YEAR RESEARCH ELECTIVE, 2014, Topic: Understanding, practices and philosophies around direct pulp capping amongst undergraduate students and supervising clinic staff Hosted by the University of Otago Elective Supervisors: Lara Friedlander & Suzanne Hanlin
Memberships And Participations
- MEMBER, New Zealand Dental Association
- VICE PRESIDENT, NZDA Central Branch; Previously held position of President and Secretary
- MEMBER, New Zealand Society for Sedation in Dentistry
- MEMBER, Australia and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry
- MEMBER, New Zealand Society of Hospital and Community Dentistry
- NEW ZEALAND REPRESENTATIVE, Asia Pacific Dental Students' Association (APDSA), 2014
- HOSPITAL ATTACHMENT, MidCentral District Health Board, 2014
- STUDENT LEADER, International Dental Exhibition & Meeting (IDEM), 2014
- STUDENT VOLUNTEER, One-2-One Charitable Trust, Cambodia, 2014
- STUDENT MENTOR, 3rd Year Bridging Course, The University of Otago, 2014, 2013
- VOLUNTEER, Special Olympics New Zealand, 2013
- WRITER, Voice of OMSA, Otago Malaysian Students' Association, 2013
- VICE PRESIDENT (DENTISTRY), International Medical University Student Council, Malaysia, 2011 - 2012
- SECRETARY, International Buddhist Youth Exchange, Malaysia, 2009 - 2010
Awards And Accreditations
- PRIMARY EXAM, ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGEONS, 2016
- CERTIFICATE FOR INTRAVENOUS SEDATION, NEW ZEALAND DENTAL ASSOCIATION, 2016
- CERTIFICATE FOR NEW ZEALAND RESUSCITATION COUNCIL, LEVEL 5, 2015
- CRADDOCK PRIZE (SHARED) IN REMOVABLE PROSTHODONTICS, SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, 2013
Timeline
CLINICAL LEAD, DENTAL DEPARTMENT
TE WHATU ORA MIDCENTRAL
01.2023 - 01.2025
SENIOR DENTAL OFFICER
TE WHATU ORA MIDCENTRAL
01.2019 - Current
GENERAL DENTIST
LUMINO BROADWAY
04.2016 - Current
VOLUNTEER DENTIST
FREE DENTAL DAY BY NZDA HEALTHY SMILES
05.2015 - Current
DENTAL HOUSE SURGEON
TE WHATU ORA MIDCENTRAL
01.2015 - 01.2017
VOLUNTEER DENTIST
CARPENTER'S DENTAL MOBILE BUS
01.2015 - Current
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
12.2013 - 03.2014
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - PHASE 1
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
CAMBRIDGE A-LEVELS -
TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - MERIT
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
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