SWITU PATEL

14407 Woodleigh Dr. Chester, VA, 23831

804-332-1608 - patelsn411@gmail.com
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I desire a job in a private practice that believes in patient centered care.

EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, VA
Bachelor of Science - Graduated Magna Cum Laude 2012-2016

Virginia Commonwealth University, VA

Bachelor In Dental Hygiene 2016- 2018

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Salvation Army 10/27/16

VCU MOM Project

Richmond Homeless Connect 11/15/16 AND 11/14/17
Special Olympics Project 06/10/17
Norfolk Homeless Connect 01/24/18

Give Kids A Smile 02/03/17

CARITAS 09/26/16 AND 11/15/17

Head Start Program 01/10/17-02/29/17

The Read Center 03/28/17

The InterHealth Professionals Alliance (IHPA) 09/23/17

Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic For Veterans Day 11/11/17

AWARDS
Received R. Ashton Gay & Henry F. Vaughan Memorial Scholarship October 2017
LICENSURE
CPR certification May 2018-May 2020
Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Certification April 2018
Anticipated Dental Hygiene Licensure June 2018

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Member of SCADHA
Presented poster at the Undergraduate Student Research Competition at ADHA’s 94th Annual Conference
Familiar with dental Softwares such as: Dentrix®, Eagle Soft®, Visix®
Competent with treatments such as:
Adult Prophylaxis, Scaling & Root Planing, Laser Treatment, Air Polisher, Sealants, Local
Chemotherapeutic agents, Perio Maintenance, Digital Radiography, and Local Anesthesia
Administration.
Competent in performing:
Oral cancer screenings, periodontal charting, ultrasonic and hand instrumentation,
taking impressions, using CAD/CAM, oral hygiene education, nutritional and tobacco counseling.