Nandini Shastry

Permanent registered Dental Hygienist | Tuesdays, Fridays & 2 Saturdays/month

GBT certified dental Hygienist - Smartdontics - London, United Kingdom

(2024-07)

Permanent registered Dental Hygienist | Tuesdays, Fridays & 2 Saturdays/month

• Perform 40+ GBT sessions per month, improving gingival inflammation scores for regular patients.
• Maintain treatment efficiency with 95% on-time appointment completion.
• Handled back-to-back hygiene appointments with no patient complaints.
• Treat 15–20 patients per day in a fast-paced practice.
• Manage a weekly patient list of 60-80 patients.
• Reduced bleeding scores by 30–50% for patients on perio maintenance.
• Achieved 90% patient compliance with personalised OHI plans
• Implemented GBT protocols, improving patient comfort ratings by 40%.
• Over 2 years of UK experience as a dental hygienist.
• More than 5 years combined experience in dentistry (hygiene + nursing).
• Consistently fully booked 4–6 weeks ahead.
• Received repeated positive feedback from patients.
• Provide preventive care using Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), including advanced airflow and piezoelectric scaling.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, brushing techniques, and the importance of routine visits.
• Collaborate with clinicians to create personalised treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow strict infection control protocols.
• Stay updated with current GBT and periodontal advancements.

Dental Hygienist - Hurstfarm Dental Practice - Surbiton, United Kingdom

(2026-02)

Permanent Registered Dental Hygienist | Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays

• Deliver comprehensive hygiene treatments including PMPR, periodontal maintenance and patient education.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and patient care.

Locum dental hygienist - Cavity dental staff agency - Surbiton, United Kingdom

(2023-05)

• Obtain detailed medical and dental histories including social history.
• Conduct periodontal examinations using BPE and other indices.
• Perform supra-gingival and sub-gingival debridement with manual and powered instruments.
• Provide tailored oral hygiene instructions.
• Screen patients for early signs of oral cancer and soft tissue abnormalities.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of dental hygiene principles and best practices.

Dental Nurse - Unnamed Dental Practice - Surbiton, United Kingdom

(2020-01 - 2023-01)

Supporting and assisting the dentist during the treatment. Process dental radiographs

• Prepare and maintain clinical environment.
• Perform infection prevention and control procedures.
• Prepare and mix dental materials.
• Make referrals to other dental care professionals when necessary.
• Reassure and monitor patients.
• Verbal post-treatment instructions to patients and care givers.
• Support patient and colleagues if there is a medical emergency.
• Efficient front desk call handling and checking back on the lab work.

Dental hygienist - Brightsmile dental care Kingston - Kingston, United Kingdom

(2023-03 - 2025)

Bachelors in Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery - University of Dentistry (2006 - 2012)