Prathyusha Chava
Forney,TX
Summary
Dentist and Dental Public health specialist with more than 5 years of experience with strong clinical background providing patient centered care by performing wide range of procedures in dentistry. Lifelong ;earner with proficiency in research and public health and healthcare administration background.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Clinical Director
Aspen Dental
Forney, Tx
09.2023 - Current
- Planning comprehensive treatment for patients to help address their main concerns and to promote overall maintenance of oral health in a long-term perspective.
- Performed dental surgical procedures, ranging from single tooth surgical extractions to full mouth extractions.
- Practiced implant dentistry including single tooth implant placement to implant supported overdentures.
- Restored teeth with crowns bridges, veneers, implant supported crowns, overdentures, full zirconia bridges for all on 4
- Oversee clinic performance metrics to optimize revenue and growth
- Trained associate dentists and provided guidance to complicated procedures
- Planned for orthodontic treatment using clear aligners
Managing Clinical Director
Aspen Dental
Brownwood, Tx
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Diagnosing oral diseases and comprehensive treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of the patients.
- Providing various diagnostic, preventive, and curative oral health care services
- Managing staff performance, provided training for dental assistants
Staff Dentist
Community health Centers of South-Central Texas
Luling, Tx
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Planning comprehensive treatment which includes preventative care and restorative procedures
- Focusing on patient centered care by including the medical, behavioral, and cultural aspects into providing services
- Providing services including but not limited to surgical extractions, endodontic therapy, periodontal therapy.
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental
Abilene/Brownwood, Tx
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Diagnosed oral diseases and created comprehensive treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of the patients.
- Provided various diagnostic, preventive, and curative oral health care services
- Managed staff performance, provided training for dental assistants, improved clinic productivity, efficiency and patient satisfaction/experience
Field Experience
Rhode Island Department of Health
Providence, RI
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Conducted preliminary analysis for research questions to help build evidence for any needed policy changes
- Shadowed state dental director and learned about different state oral health programs and policies
- Learned about the challenges faced by the oral health department to meet the needs of the residents (finance, policies, changes in budget, public perception of the importance of oral health)
- Evaluated the results of a survey to gather public opinion on water fluoridation
Data Analyst Trainee
Rang Technologies
12.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked with hospital data to analyze trends utilizing the healthcare domain knowledge to help management make informed decisions
- Conducting research for issues related to quality management
- Part-time
Intern/Administrative Assistant
Department of State Health Services
Austin, Tx
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Educated providers and promoted participation in electronic reporting to the State Department for Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (TEHDI).
- Identified barriers and develop strategies to improve program metrics and outcomes
- Conducted surveys for educational outreach and strategic development
- Created operations and procedures guide to train regional staff to perform care coordination
Dental Surgeon
Sri the Dentist' Dental Care Hospital
Hyderabad, India
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Diagnosed oral diseases and created treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of the patients.
- Interpreted x-rays and diagnostic tests.
- Performed professional chairside dental procedures and advised patients on preventive and restorative dental care
- Managed dental clinic operations and recommended improvement changes in operational and administrative procedures that would enhance patient experience.
- Supervised dental staff performance providing training.
- Monitored and maintained clinic productivity and efficiency assuring quality services rendered.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) - Dental Public Health
Boston University
09-2020
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Texas State University
08-2018
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - General Practice Residency
Dr. N. T. R University Health Sciences
11-2014
Skills
- MS Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, SAS, SPSS, SQL, Tableau, ICD 10
- Base SAS Certification, First Aid & CPR Certification and Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Graduate Instructional Assistant: Texas State University Aug 2016-May 2018
- Taught Advanced Medical Microbiology and Functional Biology classes for undergraduate and graduate students and assisted the professor in on-going research
- Grading, testing and evaluation of student’s scientific papers and presentations
- Tested lab protocols for procedures and improved them based on feedback
- Teaching Assistant: Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences Nov 2013-Nov 2014
- Conducted oral health camps in schools, rural and underserved communities.
- Prepared education materials for oral care/cancer to distribute to different population groups
- Implemented tobacco cessation program in uneducated groups and low-income population
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Completed a research project utilizing NHANES data to investigate any association between depression and periodontitis.
- Completed a research project utilizing PRAMS data to investigate barriers to oral health for pregnant women in Rhode Island
- Completed an IRB approved research project utilizing hospital discharge data to determine if people with mental and behavioral health issues utilize emergency department services more than the general population in Rhode Island
- Conducted a Systematic Literature Review on the topic ‘Securing Electronic Health Records from Hacking’
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
McGaw Scholarship for ‘Outstanding MHA Student Academically’ Apr-2018, Nominated for ‘Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award’ Apr-2018, ‘Graduate College Scholarship’ award recipient Feb-2018, Upsilon Phi Delta National Honor Society member Jan-2018
Timeline
Managing Clinical Director
Aspen Dental
09.2023 - Current
Managing Clinical Director
Aspen Dental
10.2022 - 09.2023
Staff Dentist
Community health Centers of South-Central Texas
12.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental
11.2020 - 11.2021
Data Analyst Trainee
Rang Technologies
12.2019 - 05.2019
Field Experience
Rhode Island Department of Health
07.2019 - 09.2019
Intern/Administrative Assistant
Department of State Health Services
06.2018 - 08.2018
Dental Surgeon
Sri the Dentist' Dental Care Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Texas State University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - General Practice Residency
Dr. N. T. R University Health Sciences
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) - Dental Public Health
Boston University