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Corean Cloete

@coreancloete

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I am an experienced dental hygienist focused on patient care.

Namibia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-centred dental hygienist role in a collaborative clinic that values clinical growth, continuing education, and offers opportunities for both locum and permanent positions.

I am a dedicated and enthusiastic dental professional committed to clinical excellence and continuous learning.

I hold a Diploma in Oral Health and have over a decade of practical experience across Namibia, South Africa, and Australia. I have worked as a dental hygienist, dental nurse, receptionist, and administrator in both general and orthodontic practices, including locum roles.

I bring strong patient-centered care, administrative reliability, and proficiency with practice software (Sidexis, EXACTDental, DolphinDental, Dental4Windows) to improve clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Dental Nurse, Receptionist, Administrator

Dendy Village Dental

Mar 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 8 months)

Provided dental nursing, reception and administrative support at a busy Melbourne practice, managing patient scheduling, records and chairside assistance. Coordinated patient communication and practice administration to maintain efficient clinic operations.

Scheduling Microsoft Office Dolphin Dental DolphinDental

Dental Hygienist

Nel Orthodontics

May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)

Delivered dental hygiene care including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance and patient education within an orthodontic practice. Maintained clinical records and supported orthodontic procedures to ensure patient oral health.

Oral Hygiene Periodontal Therapy Patient Education Sidexis Dental4Windows

Dental Hygienist, Receptionist, Administrator

Briedenhann Orthodontics

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Combined clinical hygiene duties with reception and administrative responsibilities, supporting orthodontic workflows and patient management. Managed appointments, records and provided chairside assistance during treatments.

Dental Hygiene Sidexis

Dental Hygienist

Braceland Centurion

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Provided preventive dental hygiene services, patient education and routine periodontal care within a general practice setting. Maintained sterilization standards and clinical documentation.

Oral Prophylaxis Patient Education Periodontal Maintenance Dental4Windows

Dental Hygienist

Nel Orthodontics

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Delivered dental hygiene treatments and supported orthodontic care, focusing on patient education and oral health maintenance. Assisted clinicians during procedures and maintained accurate patient records.

Oral Hygiene Patient Education Periodontal Therapy Sidexis Dental4Windows

Dental Hygienist, Receptionist, Administrator

Briedenhann Orthodontics

Jun 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 6 months)

Performed hygiene treatments and provided front-desk and administrative support, managing patient appointments and clinical records. Supported orthodontic team with chairside assistance and practice administration.

Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Western Cape

Diploma in Oral Health Skills, Oral Health

2010 - 2012

Activities and societies: Clinical training in oral health; software skills: Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint; Sidexis, EXACTDental, DolphinDental, Dental4Windows.

Completed a Diploma in Oral Health Skills at the University of the Western Cape from February 2010 to March 2012.