Dhrasti Patel
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Resident Dentist at a Level 1 Trauma Center specializing in restorative dentistry and patient management. Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient care and safety. Delivered comprehensive treatment plans, effectively addressing diverse patient needs and managing dental emergencies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Dentist
Lincoln Hospital-Level 1 Trauma Center
The Bronx, New York
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Performed restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, implant crowns, bridges and dentures.
- Performed minor surgeries such as suturing lacerations or draining abscesses under supervision.
- Performed comprehensive exams,prescribed medications and treatments, developed treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Performed 150+ simple extractions with or without nitrous administration.
- Treated medically compromised and special needs patients under sedation or in the operating room requiring advanced care.
- Assessed need for orthodontic treatment and referred patients to appropriate specialists when necessary.
- Acted as a first responder to emergency OMFS cases including facial lacerations, facial fracture, and reading/interpreting CBCT with OMFS residents
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Label and fill prescription orders efficiently
- Assist head pharmacist with submitting insurance claims
- Administer friendly customer service at the drive thru and pick-up counter
- Supervise inventory levels by ordering and stocking medications as needed
Dental Assistant
Alpha Dental Excellence
Langhorne, PA
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Shadowed Dr. Arpan Patel DMD, Dr. Hiren Shah DDS and Dr. Palak Patel DDS
- Overlooked patient evaluations with doctor on duty
- Prepared treatment rooms and organized dental materials for efficient workflow.
Education
Doctorate in Dental Surgery -
New York University College of Dentistry
New York City05-2025
Post-Baccalaureate Program -
Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry
Philadelphia, PA05-2020
Bachelor of Science and Technology - Biology-Pre Dental
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2019
Skills
- Oral examinations
- Patient assessment
- Preventive dentistry
- Treatment planning
- Dental emergencies
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Member, Pre-Dental Heath Society at Temple University
- Secretary, MedLife Club at Temple University
- Team Leader / President, Volunteers Around the World Club at Temple University
- Volunteer, Give Kids a Smile Day, NYU College of Dentistry
- Member, Periodontics Club at NYU College of Dentistry
- Member, American Student Dental Association at NYU College of Dentistry
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Timeline
Resident Dentist
Lincoln Hospital-Level 1 Trauma Center
09.2025 - 08.2026
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
05.2016 - 05.2020
Dental Assistant
Alpha Dental Excellence
05.2016 - 08.2018
Doctorate in Dental Surgery -
New York University College of Dentistry
Post-Baccalaureate Program -
Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science and Technology - Biology-Pre Dental
Temple University