Lina Xu
Unit 108/ 32 Anzac Road, Browns Bay,AUK
Summary
I am a full time student studying Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health at Auckland University of Technology. I have 4 years of dental assisting experience, 1 year of orthodontic assisting experience and still working as casual dental assistant. I pride myself on being hardworking, punctual and highly organized person. I am passionate with working in the dental fields and enthusiastic about finding a part time dental job while studying.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Dental Assistant
David George Dental
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Orthodontic Assistant
Claudia Bachmann Orthodontic Ltd
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Took x-rays, photographs and impressions/3D scanning of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed tasks such as full bonding, archwires changes and tightening braces.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, and controlling plaque.
- Sterilizations and infection control
- Knowledge of Orthotrac
- Lab work e.g retainers
Dental Assistant
Dent1st
12.2018 - 05.2023
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization and infection control
- Lab work
- Knowledge of EXACT
- Opening and closing of clinic
Receptionist and Dental Assistant
Albany Central Dental
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Chairside assistance
- Sterilization and infection control
- Knowledge of EXACT
- Administration work
- Opening and closing of clinic
Education
Bachelor of Business -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland11.2017
NCEA Level 2&3 -
Lynfield College
Auckland12.2014
Skills
Professional skills:
- MS Office, EXACT, Orthotrac, Adobe Photoshop
Personal skills:
- Time management, Communication, Attention to details, Photography
Achievements
Dental Modular Certificate, 12/2021
- Completed a qualifying 4-hour course in Dental Modular Certificate Course Level 4
Training Certificate, 02/2020
- Successfully completed a course of instruction in First Aid Level 2
Certificate of Honor, 06/2017
- awarded as "2017 Outstanding Chinese Student Leader in the Auckland Region" by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland
Training Certificate, 08/2016
- Successfully completed a course of instruction in First Aid Level 1
Referees
Euodias Chong
Practice Manager, Albany Central Dental
+64 277382855
Info@albanycentraldental.co.nz
Danielle George
Practice Manager, David George Dental
+64 211903995
Danielle@davidgeorge.co
Timeline
Casual Dental Assistant
David George Dental
01.2023 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Claudia Bachmann Orthodontic Ltd
03.2022 - 02.2023
Dental Assistant
Dent1st
12.2018 - 05.2023
Receptionist and Dental Assistant
Albany Central Dental
01.2018 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Business -
Auckland University of Technology
NCEA Level 2&3 -
Lynfield College
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