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RANJI CHERUKURI

West Lafayatte,Indiana

Summary

Dynamic, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with a passion for providing exceptional dental care and improving patients' oral health. Skilled in various dental procedures, including dental radiography, impression taking, and oral hygiene instruction. Strong communication skills, attention to detail. Successfully implemented an oral health education program for elementary students, promoting proper oral hygiene techniques. Recognized for outstanding patient satisfaction and consistently receiving positive patient feedback. Committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience and supporting the mission of the dental practice.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead EFDA

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry.
Lafayette, IN
01.2022 - 12.2024

Passionate Lead EFDA with diverse experience in delivering high-quality dental care in busy clinical settings. Expertise in assisting with complex procedures, managing supplies, and training new staff effectively. Focused on improving patient outcomes and fostering a supportive environment for team collaboration and patient comfort.

  • Supervised dental assistant team, overseeing scheduling, treatment planning, and patient interactions
  • Assisted in dental procedures, and front office when needed.
  • Ordered lab cases, supplies, and maintained equipment.
  • Assist doctors in all dental procedures including; crown preps, impressions, root canals, and composite fillings.
  • Chair side assistant for all dental procedures, place sealants, and perform prophy, provide patient education. set up dental procedures, took x-rays on patients.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments Instructed patients on postoperative and general oral health care Chair side assisting in various dental procedures.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Vivid Smiles Dental Clinic
Terre Haute, IN
01.2018 - 01.2021

Assisted dental providers with various clinical procedures, such as charting, impressions, and chair-side duties. Maintained electronic health record entries for each patient visit and ensured adherence to universal precautions and office safety measures

  • Greeted and escorted patients to the operatory, ensuring completion of forms and signatures
  • Reviewed medical history and explained necessary dental treatment or procedures to patients
  • Prepared appropriate trays and instruments based on daily schedule
  • Stocked operatories and maintained dental supplies inventory
  • Delivered oral hygiene instruction in accordance with protocol
  • Received positive feedback from patients for excellent service and communication skills
  • Successfully managed multiple tasks and ensured efficient patient flow
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental clinic, including sterilization of instruments
  • Conducted oral health education sessions for patients, resulting in improved oral hygiene practices

Education

Dental Hygienist -

Carl Sandburg College

Dental Assistant / EFDA -

Dental Assistance School of Indiana

Skills

  • Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
  • Dental Radiography
  • Patient Education
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Impression Taking
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Universal Precautions
  • ITero scanning for invisalign
  • Eagle soft, Denticon & Curve

Strengths

  • Excellent Patient Communication, I pride myself on my ability to effectively communicate with patients, explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and providing clear oral hygiene instructions resulting in improved patient compliance and satisfaction.
  • Detail-Oriented, My attention to detail allows me to ensure accurate record-keeping, perform precise dental procedures, and maintain a clean and organized dental clinic, exceeding industry standards and contributing to a positive patient experience.

Timeline

Lead EFDA

Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry.
01.2022 - 12.2024

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Vivid Smiles Dental Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2021

Dental Hygienist -

Carl Sandburg College

Dental Assistant / EFDA -

Dental Assistance School of Indiana
RANJI CHERUKURI