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Michelle Cha • Dental Hygiene Portfolio
Current Resume
Michelle Cha
Dental Hygiene Candidate • Cohort 21
Pima Medical Institute — Seattle Campus | Class of 2028
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute — Seattle, WA
6-semester intensive clinical and didactic curriculum covering Periodontics, ADPIE care planning, Dental Materials, Pharmacology, Pain Management, and Community Oral Health.
Clinical Competencies & Skills
Patient Assessment (ADPIE) - Pending
Comprehensive health histories, periodontal charting, extraoral/intraoral exams, CAMBRA caries risk assessment.
Preventive & Periodontal Therapy - Pending
Nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), hand/ultrasonic scaling, selective polishing, fluoride varnish application.
Pain Management & Safety - Pending
Local anesthesia techniques, nitrous oxide administration, infection control, HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
Patient Communication - Pending
Empathetic oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling, individualized treatment plan presentation.
Certifications & Memberships
✓ BLS / CPR Certified (American Heart Association) - Pending
✓ Student Member, American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) - Pending
✓ Bloodborne Pathogens & HIPAA Training - Pending