Amanda Helgeson

651-271-9970

helg0123@umn.edu


Objective:       A dental hygiene position in a progressive, growing practice which utilizes a team approach to provide superior comprehensive patient care and continual learning experiences.

Education:     

09/2003-Present         
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

05/2004-07/2004        
Minneapolis
Community and Technical College
General Courses

09/2002-05/2003        
Inver
Hills Community College

Post Secondary Education Option

Professional Licensure:        

Expected graduation date of May 2007.

Clinical Experience:           

♠Certified to administer Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide

                                            Diverse Patient Care in the University of Minnesota Dental  Clinics

                                             Clinical Rotations

                                                -Pediatric Dentistry

                                                -Oral Surgery

                                                -Graduate Periodontics

                                                -Radiology

                                                -Contemporary Care Clinic

                                              ♠Clinical Externships

                                                -Indian Health Board

                                                -Community University Health Care Clinic

                                                -Mobile Dental Unit

                                                -Walker Senior Dental Clinic

Work Experience:      5/28/2006-8/24/2006     Friendship Connection            Little Canada, MN

                        Friendship Connection Assistant:

                        To provide quality care in a safe, stimulated environment that supports the individual needs of children, families and staff, while building positive relationships.  To offer children choices for creative, physical and social growth through activities in art, music, science, sports, reading, games, technology, and community service.

                       

                        1/9/2006-9/1/2006       University of Minnesota Foundation    Minneapolis, MN

                        Student Development Representative:

           

           

 

            Contact University of Minnesota alumni and friends via phone in order to update         alumni records, share information on campus and departmental events, and gain  support through financial contributions for colleges and departments on campus.

Community Service and Professional Affiliations:

♦“Give Kids a Smile!” National Children’s Dental Access Day at the University of Minnesota providing free dental care for children in need 2006 and 2007.

♦Participated at Careers Day where I demonstrated and explained fluoride trays.

♦Assisted at the Central Regional Dental Testing Service.

                   ♦ Volunteered on the night shift at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul in the                 nursery for summer 2003.

                   Volunteering at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville for three years in the          physical therapy and newborn nursery units.

                   ♦Member of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association and American           Dental Education Association.

References available upon request.


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