Mrugesh Dalal
Cerritos,CA
Summary
General Dentist with extensive experience in oral surgery. In private dental practice since June 1984, with absolutely clean records with Dental board of California. Extensive experience in Diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment procedures,practice management and detailed knowledge of working with various insurance companies,including Indemnity,PPOs,HMOs, Labor union plans,Denti-cal, medicare and cash patients. Very knowledgeable in communicating with Insurance companies regarding claims and denial of claims. Ran a very successful,honest,Ethical,and very efficient dental practice for 38 yrs.
Great communication skills with other medical specialties. Great planning and budgeting skills to manage and create profitable and efficient business.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Director/President of Operations
Friendly Hills Family Dentistry
Whittier , CA
1985.03 - 2022.06
- Managed schedule for [Number] staff and [Number]+ weekly appointments.
- Handled office phone calls, correspondence and packages to keep hygienists and dentists free to focus on patients.
- Tracked stocks of office supplies and reordered materials to meet expected dental patient loads.
- Prepared timely office reports covering metrics such as expenses, patient loads and billing.
- Monitored accounts to proactively identify aging balances and insurance payment problems in need of attention.
Dentist/Professional Oral Surgeon
Friendly Hills Family Dentistry
Whittier , CA
1985.03 - 2022.06
- Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
- Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering [Type] medication for pain control.
- Treated patients on emergency basis to repair tooth injuries, [Type] and fractured facial bones.
- Performed endodontic and periodontal surgeries, relieved patient stress and educated patients on procedure needs.
- Evaluated teeth for misalignment and [Type] problems to diagnose conditions and treat or refer for specialist care.
- Coordinated care and planned treatments by collaborating with restorative dentists and [Job title].
- Prepared patients for dental implants by performing tooth extractions, bone grafts and gum grafts to support sufficient bone and gum tissue.
- Placed fillings, temporary crowns and bridges after surgical procedures, protecting teeth long term or until permanent dental restorations or prosthetics were created.
- Surgically removed tumors and abnormal growths to identify and treat potentially cancerous oral tissue.
- Treated infections of oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws and neck.
- Diagnosed problems of maxillofacial regions and implemented treatments to resolve concerns.
- Planned targeted treatments based on individual needs and discussed options with patients.
- Performed surgery to prepare mouth for dental implants, aiding in regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
- Performed procedures such as bone grafts and surgical root canals for more advanced issues.
- Oversaw busy practice with staff treating up to 300 patients per month.
Education
Master of Science - Dentistry/Oral Surgery
Nair Hospital Dental College
Mumbai ,India06.1978
Skills
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Operating Plans Development
- Expenditure Authorization
- Financial Reporting Coordination
- Decision Making
- Budget Development
- Budget Planning
- Operational Records Maintenance
- Financial Operations Oversight
- Time Management
- Employee Supervision
- Risk Management
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Service Rates Establishment
- Medical Condition Coding Software
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Training Program
- Critical Thinking
- Medicare Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Emergency Readiness
- Resource Allocation
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Profitability Strategies
- Diagnostic Services Monitoring
- Accreditation Coordination
- Problem Resolution
- Facility Inspections
- Patient Care Assessment
- Facility Oversight
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Community-based Educational Programs
- Problem Identification
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Human Resources Management
- Risk Analysis
- Performance Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Presented and published paper on " Subtotal Mandibulectomy in cae of Ameloblastoma of Mandible" in 1977.
- Topped the University Of Bombay IN MDS exam. in Oral surgery.
- Awarded Best all round student of Nair Hospital Dental College by Maharashtra State medical association in 1977.
- Awarded recognition for Best dental practioner & also from United States air force.
Affiliations
- Member of San Gabriel valley Dental society.
- Member of California dental association.
- Member of American Dental association.
- Life Member of Indian Dental association of California.
- Past executive member of Dental society of India, Bombay Branch.
- Conduted several Dental exhibtions and Dental Kemps in Rural India.
- Was Resident Oral Surgeon at Nair Hospital Dental college in 1976 -1978.
Timeline
Dental Director/President of Operations
Friendly Hills Family Dentistry
1985.03 - 2022.06
Dentist/Professional Oral Surgeon
Friendly Hills Family Dentistry
1985.03 - 2022.06
Master of Science - Dentistry/Oral Surgery
Nair Hospital Dental College