PRIT PATEL
Richmond,VA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Anisha Patel
Village Family Dentistry
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate digital dental cases with external laboratories including Glidewell Laboratories to ensure accurate prosthetic fabrication
- Manage digital impressions and laboratory submissions for restorative and implant-supported prosthetics
- Completed continuing education training with Dandy focused on digital dentistry workflows and laboratory communication
- Assist with case planning and preparation for complex restorative procedures including full-mouth rehabilitation
- Developed understanding of laboratory requirements for occlusion, prosthetic design, and restorative accuracy
Research Assistant
Oral & Craniofacial Biology Research Laboratory
Richmond, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct microbiological research using PG0065 and PG1660 bacterial strains
- Perform laboratory techniques including optical density measurements, PCR assays, DNA purification, agar blots, and colony counting
- Investigate the effects of metal ion exposure on bacterial growth and virulence, including zinc treatment studies
- Replicating experiments to confirm reproducibility prior to expanding analysis to cobalt treatment
- Contributing to preparation of a research manuscript based on experimental findings
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry – Richmond, VA
Dental Assistant / Laboratory Technician
Village Family Dentistry
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Assist chairside in restorative, surgical, and prosthodontic procedures under Dr. Anisha Patel
- Assisted in a full-mouth rehabilitation case involving complex restorative treatment planning and prosthetic delivery
- Take radiographs and assist with patient preparation and clinical workflow
- Manage digital impressions and laboratory case coordination
- X-ray Certified through VCU School of Dentistry
- CPR Certified
Shadowing – Dr. Omar Watson
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Observed surgical procedures including extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement
- Learned surgical workflow and patient management in an oral surgery setting
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Research & Innovation (LMRI)
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Investigated hormonal signaling in breast and laryngeal cancer and vitamin D pathways in osteoarthritis
- Assisted with experimental design, data collection, and laboratory analysis
- Co-author on published research: “Laryngeal Cancer Cells Metabolize 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 and Respond to 24R,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 via a Mechanism Dependent on Estrogen Receptor Levels.”
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering – Richmond, VA
Dental Shadowing – Dr. Peter Appleby
Virginia Family Dentistry
Richmond, VA
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Completed 30+ hours observing restorative dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and implant cases
Education
Master of Biomedical Science - Dental Scholars Track
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Dentistry)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2022
Skills
- Clinical
- Chairside dental assisting
- Dental radiography
- Digital dentistry workflows
- Prosthetic case coordination
- Laboratory & Research
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- DNA purification assays
- Optical density bacterial growth analysis
- Western Blots
- Agar blots
- Colony counting
- Microbial culture techniques
- Digital impressions workflows
- Temporary crowns and bridge fabrications
- Orthodontic attachment placements
- Laboratory communication systems
- Programming coursework related to dental software applications
Certification
- X-Ray Certification – VCU School of Dentistry
- CPR Certification
- Certificate of Course Completion - The Edentulous Playbook: Implants vs Dentures
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- BAPS Hindu Temple, Youth Mentor / Group Leader, Richmond, VA, 2014, Present, Mentor younger students and teach cultural and spiritual education, Organize youth programs and community events, 1500+ hours of volunteer service
- Lucy Corr Dental Clinic, Volunteer, Richmond, VA, 2023-01, Present, Assist dental providers delivering care to elderly patients in a community clinic
- Daily Planet Health Services Coat Drive, Organizer, Richmond, VA, 2022-12, 2022-12, Organized winter coat donation drive for underserved populations in Richmond City
- Peer-to-Peer Tutoring, Meadowbrook High School – Richmond, VA, Co-Founder & President, Richmond, VA, 2015, 2018, Organized tutoring sessions for students in science and mathematics, 200+ hours of tutoring
Timeline
Research Assistant
Oral & Craniofacial Biology Research Laboratory
05.2025 - Current
Shadowing – Dr. Omar Watson
Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery
01.2023 - 03.2023
Dental Assistant / Laboratory Technician
Village Family Dentistry
09.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Anisha Patel
08.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Musculoskeletal Research & Innovation (LMRI)
08.2020 - 08.2022
Dental Shadowing – Dr. Peter Appleby
Virginia Family Dentistry
07.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Dentistry)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Biomedical Science - Dental Scholars Track
Rutgers University