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Adina A. Augustine 

adinaaugustine3@gmail.com                                                                         

EDUCATION 

New York City College of Technology (City Tech)                                                                     May 2024                               

AAS in Dental Hygiene                                                                                                                    GPA: 3.5                                                                           

Activities: Member of Student American Dental Hygiene Association (SADHA) 

ACADEMIC PROJECTS  

Give Kids a Smile (GKAS)                                                                                                      February 2024 

  • Volunteered to perform Dental Prophylaxis and home care instruction on the pediatric population

Service Learning Project                                                                                                               March 2024

  •  Collaborative presentation of Oral Health and Nutrition counseling to adolescents 

Head Start Outreach Program                                                                                                          May 2024

  •  Providing Oral hygiene education and application of fluoride varnish to young children from disadvantaged households 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Personal Care Assistant

Edison Home Care-Brooklyn, NY                                                                              February 2023- Present

  • Assist patients with daily tasks such as:
  • Preparation of meals and housekeeping duties
  • Implementation of exercise program and motor skills
  • Manage appointments and outdoor task

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 

Dental Hygiene Student                                                                                            August 2022- May 2024

  • Comprehensive recording of patient Medical/Dental history
  • Ability to conduct advanced oral cancer screenings, full periodontal charting, expose and interpret digital radiographs
  • Proper application of fluoride, taking impressions, placement of sealants, and other preventative services 
  • Effective removal of calculus, biofilm and extrinsic staining with  use of  hand scalers, Ultrasonic, and engine polisher
  • Follows Infection Control Protocols and Practices
  • Proficiency in use of Dentimax software 

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS  

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Course 
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Course 
  • Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide 
  • Outstanding Patient Care/Management and Interpersonal Skills