Hardi Patel
Livingston
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in dental care, specializing in patient oral health and preventive treatments. Known for strong collaboration within teams and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring reliable performance and consistent results. Skilled in patient education, periodontal therapy, and use of advanced dental technology. Recognized for excellent patient rapport and keen eye for detail, contributing to positive and effective clinical environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Smile Today: Shefali Pilar, Dds
04.2016 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques to promote long-term oral health.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Supported office administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and handling insurance billing inquiries when needed.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Utilized advanced digital radiography techniques to capture high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
- Provided specialized care for pediatric patients, ensuring their comfort during dental visits while fostering healthy habits from an early age.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle soft , Dentrix and Orxy.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Promoted a welcoming environment by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, leading to increased patient satisfaction.
Dental hygienist
American Unity Dental
08.2012 - 09.2021
Dental hygienist
Mady Dental
10.2015 - 04.2017
Dental Hygienist
Smile Programs...the Mobile Dentist
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Mobile dentists are innovative, on-site, school based, dental outreach providers
Dental assistant
American Unity Dental
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Exposed dental X-rays including panoramic and digital x-rays.
- Assisted in restorative, prosthetic, orthodontic, oral surgery and Periodontal treatment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Intern
Dev Multispecialty Dental Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2008
Internship
K.M.Shah dental college and hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
NYU College of Dentistry
01.2012
Bachelor of dental surgery - Dental
K.M.Shah Dental College
India01.2007
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Digital radiographs
- Treatment Planning
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental software proficiency
Affiliations
American Dental Hygienists Association
Certification
- National Board State Licensure, NJ
- Local Anesthesia for dental hygienist in state of Nj
- Active CPR Licensure.
Awards
Professionalism Award for Exemplary Ethics, NYU 2012, Awarded as a Honored student, NYU 2012
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Smile Today: Shefali Pilar, Dds
04.2016 - Current
Dental hygienist
Mady Dental
10.2015 - 04.2017
Dental hygienist
American Unity Dental
08.2012 - 09.2021
Dental Hygienist
Smile Programs...the Mobile Dentist
08.2012 - 09.2015
Dental assistant
American Unity Dental
01.2010 - 06.2012
Dental Intern
Dev Multispecialty Dental Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2008
Internship
K.M.Shah dental college and hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
NYU College of Dentistry
Bachelor of dental surgery - Dental
K.M.Shah Dental College
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