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Priyanka Patel, DDS

Yonkers

Summary

Dynamic Associate Dentist with extensive experience at Mclean Smiles, excelling in cosmetic dentistry and staff leadership. Proven track record in enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and advanced implant restoration techniques. Committed to continuous education and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring optimal outcomes for complex dental procedures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Dentist

Family Dental Center
03.2024 - 07.2025
  • Established rapport with patients of all ages, providing a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere for both children and adults.
  • Addressed emergency situations quickly and effectively by providing immediate attention when needed.
  • Collaborated with fellow dentists to develop best practices for complex dental procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Performed complex dental procedures, such as root canals, surgical extractions of teeth including wisdom teeth, and restorative treatments such as bridges to restore full arches.

General Dentist Family Practice

Mclean Smiles
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Established strong referral networks with other dental specialists in the area to better address specific patient needs beyond general dentistry services.
  • Collaborated with a team of hygienists and dental assistants, ensuring a seamless patient experience from start to finish.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive dental care and establishing trust through clear communication and empathy.
  • Cultivated a positive workplace culture through effective leadership skills that encouraged collaboration between all team members.
  • Performed cosmetic dentistry services including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, increasing patient confidence in their smiles.

Associate Dentist

Vaughn Family Dentistry
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Increased practice efficiency by utilizing advanced dental technologies and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.

Associate Dentist

Connecticut Family Dental
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Promoted an inclusive environment for all patients by accommodating special needs or requests when possible during appointments.
  • Collaborated with fellow dentists to develop best practices for complex dental procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Performed complex dental procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and restorative treatments, ensuring optimal results for patients.
  • Assisted in marketing efforts to attract new patients while retaining current clientele through exceptional service delivery.

Education

DDS - Dentist

Columbia University
New York, NY
05-2021

Clinical Research

New York University
New York, NY
05-2018

BDS - Dentistry

Pacific Dental College
Rajasthan, India
02-2015

Skills

  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Continuing education
  • Multilingual communication
  • Implant restoration
  • Staff leadership

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

  • Comprehensive Implantology Continuum course, Columbia University, NY Dr. Dennis Tarnow, Dr. James Fine (Jan 2020)


Interests

  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Cooking
  • Yoga
  • Backpacking and Hiking

Timeline

Associate Dentist

Family Dental Center
03.2024 - 07.2025

General Dentist Family Practice

Mclean Smiles
10.2023 - 07.2025

Associate Dentist

Vaughn Family Dentistry
01.2022 - 10.2022

Associate Dentist

Connecticut Family Dental
07.2021 - 03.2022

DDS - Dentist

Columbia University

Clinical Research

New York University

BDS - Dentistry

Pacific Dental College