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Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information and Achievements
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Dharika Patel

CHARLOTTE,NC

Summary

Organized and dependable foreign trained dentist successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Particularly attentive to needs and comfort of individuals during all dental procedures. Cultivates trusting interactions with clear communication of techniques and acknowledgment of unique patient conditions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
09.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Part Time Store Associate

The UPS Store Inc.
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Blood Drive Ambassador

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
  • Working at snack station
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services

Dental Assistant

Mission Of Mercy
10.2023 - 10.2023


  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Dental Shadowing

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.

Dental Shadowing

DASLING DENTISTRY
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Dental Assistant Volunteer

Dr. Villas Newaskar Dental Clinic
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Seva Bharti Malwa

NGO
06.2022 - 08.2022

Seva Bharti means “serving the community”. This organization is a charitable trust that works with underprivileged people and provides them with blankets and food. I worked with them in the government hospital where we provided people with warm milk, food, and medicine. We even helped them with finance. This responsibility instilled compassion to serve the community.

Teaching Volunteer

Self
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Tutored children individually or in small groups to help with assignments and reinforce targeted lesson skills.
  • Graded homework, tests and quizzes to keep accurate track of student performance.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students to foster environment of support and open communlocation.

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Modern Dental College And Research Center
Indore, India
06.2022

Skills

  • Restorative Procedures
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Impression Taking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Advising and Educating Patients
  • Postoperative Instructions

Additional Information and Achievements

CPR and BLS certified

DANB CDA certified

DA II

RHS Certified

Nitrous Oxide certified


Actively participated in poster presentation at Pierre fauchard Academy and Indian Association of Dental Student.

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Mission Of Mercy
10.2023 - 10.2023

Dental Assistant

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
09.2023 - Current

Blood Drive Ambassador

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
08.2023 - Current

Dental Shadowing

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
08.2023 - 09.2023

Dental Shadowing

DASLING DENTISTRY
05.2023 - 06.2023

Part Time Store Associate

The UPS Store Inc.
12.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant Volunteer

Dr. Villas Newaskar Dental Clinic
08.2022 - 11.2022

Seva Bharti Malwa

NGO
06.2022 - 08.2022

Teaching Volunteer

Self
05.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Modern Dental College And Research Center
Dharika Patel