Claire Niepes

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Dental Hygienist with strong clinical skills in preventive care, periodontal therapy, and client education. Recognized for gentle instrumentation and the ability to build trust with clients. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and safety.

Dental Hygienist - Newest Smile Dental - 293 Nelson's Ct, New Westminster, BC, V3L 0H9

(2026-05 - 2026-08)

• Conducted periodontal assessments and oral health screenings
• Took X-rays and educated patients on oral health findings
• Maintained accurate patient records using Tracker software
• Provided personalized oral hygiene education
• Educated patients on brushing, flossing, and nutrition

Sterilization Assistant - Metroplex Dental Centre - 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4M1

(2023-11 - 2024-01)

• Cleaned, disinfected, packaged, and sterilized dental instruments following clinical protocols
• Operated ultrasonic cleaners and autoclaves
• Assisted in restocking supplies and maintaining overall clinic cleanliness and organization

Dental Hygiene Community Experience - Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society English Language School

• Engaged with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Visually demonstrated brushing and flossing
• Educated on oral health

Dental Hygiene Community Experience - Queen Alexandra Elementary School

• Delivered oral health to the Kindergarten class
• Taught toothbrushing and oral hygiene using age-appropriate methods
• Educated on oral health

Dental Hygiene Community Experience - Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society

• Worked with fellow dental hygiene students to provide comprehensive client care
• Provided dental hygiene care: scaling, polishing, and preventive services
• Maintained accurate documentation
• Followed infection control

Dental Hygiene Community Experience - Arbutus North Dental

• Shadowed a dental hygienist during periodontal assessment, scaling, and preventive procedures
• Observed delivery of comprehensive dental hygiene care
• Cleaned, disinfected, packaged, and sterilized dental instruments following clinical protocols
• Operated ultrasonic cleaners and autoclaves
• Assisted in restocking supplies and maintaining overall clinic cleanliness and organization

Diploma - Dental Hygiene - Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene (2024-09 - 2026-03)