Akhila Durgapathi
Buda,TX
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with 2 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Expertise at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Offers expertise in sterilization procedures, infection control and oral health care. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Shanti Dental Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.06
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for dental procedures daily.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Intern
Kamineni Institute Of Dental Sciences
2018.08 - 2019.09
- Developed proficiency in various dental procedures, such as scaling, restorations and extractions, ensuring comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintained proper operation of dental equipment by completing regular preventive maintenance.
- Exposed and developed radiographic studies and polished study casts.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Conducted initial assessments of new patients'' oral health status prior to dentist examinations.
- Assisted in complex dental surgeries, gaining valuable hands-on experience in advanced treatment techniques.
- Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
- Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting dentists in performing efficient and accurate dental treatments.
- Increased efficiency within the practice by managing appointment scheduling and confirming upcoming visits with patients.
- Supported patient education efforts by creating and distributing informative materials on oral health topics.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental Surgery
NTRUHS
Vijayawada08.2018
Skills
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Dental Radiography and impressions
- Electronic Medical Records(EMR)
- Dentrix
- Proactive
- Dental Radiography
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Shanti Dental Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.06
Dental Intern
Kamineni Institute Of Dental Sciences
2018.08 - 2019.09
Master of Science - Health Informatics
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Dental Surgery
NTRUHS
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- CPR certification
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