Natalie Bigford

Self-motivated and efficient Registered Dental Hygienist with over four years of experience as an RDH and over a decade of experience as a CDA. Well-grounded in the dental field with expertise in recognizing signs and symptoms of dental diseases, treating patients with special needs, people with disabilities and chronic conditions. Passionate about creating an atmosphere where clients are at ease and understand their best treatment options available to achieve optimal dental care.

Committed to providing gentle care with proper communication and collaboration in relation to evidenced based practices to ensure reliable client centered care plans and education.

Registered Dental Hygienist (Contractor) - Saddleback Dental South - AB

(2026-01)

• Periodontal Exams, assessments, Tx planning and implementation
• Client education, scaling, root planning, polishing, fluoride application
• Whitening procedures, radiographs and booking re-care appointments

TEMP/Contractor RDH - KDM Dental Placement & First Choice Temp

(2024-05)

Registered Dental Hygienist (Contractor) - Dr. Wolff and Salazar

(2023-08 - 2024-04)

• Periodontal Exams, assessments, Tx planning, client education
• Scaling, root planning, polishing, fluoride application, radiographs

Temporary Registered Dental Hygienist - TempStars

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Registered Dental Hygienist - Parkway Mall Dental Office

(2022-08 - 2022-12)

• Periodontal Exams, assessments, Tx planning and implementation
• Client education, scaling, root planning, polishing, fluoride application, radiographs

College Training and Upgrading - Academic Student | Business Student | Dental Hygienist Student

(2011-05 - 2022-04)

Dental Assistant - Arctic Circle Dental

(2010-09 - 2011-01)

• Expanded functional duties: dental chair-side assisting, instrument sterilization, and exposing radiographs

Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Western Artic Dental

(2007-01 - 2008-01)

• Expanded functional duties: dental chair-side assisting, instrument sterilization, lab tech functions
• Exposing radiographs, client logging/data entry, billing and appointment scheduling, and hygiene coordinating

Certificate - Local Anesthetics - U of A (2025-02 - 2026-02)

Diploma - Dental Hygienist - George Brown College (2019-09 - 2022-04)

Diploma - Business Administration Management - Herzing College (2015-01 - 2016-06)

Certificate - Level 2 Dental Assistant - Medix College (2015-01 - 2016-06)