Puseletso Lesenyane

I am a qualified oral hygienist with 3 years of clinical experience in general dentistry and orthodontics. I have strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable me to build rapport with diverse patient populations. My practice is grounded in preventive oral health, encompassing scaling and polishing, periodontal examinations, fissure sealants, and fluoride application. I am also committed to promoting oral health education among orthodontic, paediatric, and general dental patients.

Oral Hygienist - Nice Smile Dentists - Fourways

(2024-08)

Conducting oral examinations, identifying early signs of any dental threat such as periodontal disease and treating where required

• Conducting comprehensive oral examinations and identifying early signs of periodontal disease and other dental pathologies, with treatment provided where indicated
• Delivering individualised oral health education tailored to each patient's needs and level of understanding
• Operating within a private practice environment, adapting clinical approach to meet the expectations and needs of private patients
• Capturing dental radiographs and formulating treatment plans, including referrals to specialists such as orthodontics, prosthodontics, and maxillofacial surgery where necessary
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records inclusive of medical history, dental history, and known allergies, as well as strict infection control protocols, including instrument sterilisation and safe handling procedures

Locum Oral Hygienist (Part Time) - Denis, Mobile Dental Services

(2025-01)

Denis is a medical aid scheme that does not only provide and manage sustainable dental benefits for its members but also provides health care wellness programs.

• Making use of an intra-oral dental camera to screen for any dental issue and take note. Detailing any dental issue and thoroughly explaining to the patient the findings

Oral Hygienist - TshekoWellness Centre

(2024-01 - 2024-07)

Mobile Dental Services

• Delivered community-based oral health education and screenings across multiple provinces as part of a structured wellness outreach programme
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary healthcare team comprising nurses, audiologists, optometrists, and podiatrists to render comprehensive patient care
• Conducted oral screenings and provided tailored oral health education to patients based on individual clinical findings

Oral Hygiene Student - University of Pretoria

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Phelophepa Health Care Train – King William's Town: Conducted oral screenings, patient consultations, and delivered oral health education to underserved communities as part of a national mobile health outreach initiative
• Student Clinical Rotations: Gained hands-on clinical experience across multiple healthcare settings including Steve Biko Academic Hospital, the Oral and Dental Hospital, Daspoort Clinic, and community outreach programmes at schools and foster homes based in Pretoria. Responsibilities included oral screenings, dental treatment, and targeted oral health education across diverse patient populations

Bachelor of Oral Hygiene - Oral Hygiene - University of Pretoria (2020-01 - 2023-12)

Matric - General Education - Topaz Secondary school (2015-01 - 2019-12)