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Ritu Bhardwaj

Ritu Bhardwaj

San Jose,CA

Summary

Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Western Dental & Orthodontics, excelling in single-unit implants and restorative dentistry. Recognized for reducing cavities by 63% through effective patient communication and care. Proven ability to manage anxious patients, ensuring exceptional experiences while delivering high-quality dental services.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Dentist

Western Dental & Orthodontics
Salinas, CA
11.2019 - 06.2025
  • Proactively asked patients about their concerns and answered questions regarding future dental care and treatment.
  • Placed over 250 implants, including both immediate and delayed implants
  • Performed independently and assisted specialists in 10+ sinus lift procedures
  • Prescribed medications for pain management, and called patients 2-3 days after surgeries to check on their recovery progress.
  • Examined patients after restorative care, with a follow-up appointment 2 weeks later.

Associate General Dentist

Western Dental & Orthodontics
Salinas, USA
01.2016 - 11.2019
  • Performed extractions, fillings, crowns, and root canals weekly. Communicated with patients to discuss oral hygiene, reducing the number of cavities and fillings by 63%
  • Work with a dental team, comprising an office manager, dental assistants, and dental hygienists
  • Handled emergency cases. Reassured anxious patients including minors and clearly explained procedures to them.
  • Updated, organized, and reviewed 100% of patient files and charts before closing.
  • Recipient of multiple patient appreciations and "Best Associate Dentist" award for providing exceptional patient experience and quality patient care

Dental Assistant

V M Dental Group
Riverside, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.

Intern

Dr. Kloeffler TMJ & Orofacial Pain Management Clinic
San Diego, USA
01.2007 - 01.2010

Dental Assistant

Gardner Family Health Network Inc.
San Jose, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005

Education

Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) -

Universidad De LaSalle
12.2015

Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) -

Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences & Research
07.2002

Skills

  • Single and multi-unit implants
  • Overdentures
  • Surgical extractions
  • Bone grafts
  • Crown and bridge restoration
  • Operative dentistry
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Removable prosthodontics
  • Fixed prosthodontics
  • Periodontics, including SRPs
  • Pedodontics

Accomplishments

  • Tailored treatment plans to individual patient needs and preferences to improve outcomes and satisfaction. Received multiple patient appreciations for treatments rendered and excellent patient experience
  • Fostered a motivating work environment and promoted open communications, resulting in high clinic performance and staff retention

Certification

  • Introduction to Implant Placement From a Prosthetic Perspective (Dr. Mike Chen)
  • Advanced Implant Placement (Burke Implant Academy)
  • Crestal Sinus Lift Course and Implant Placement (Burke Implant Academy)

Timeline

Managing Dentist

Western Dental & Orthodontics
11.2019 - 06.2025

Associate General Dentist

Western Dental & Orthodontics
01.2016 - 11.2019

Dental Assistant

V M Dental Group
01.2011 - 01.2013

Intern

Dr. Kloeffler TMJ & Orofacial Pain Management Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2010

Dental Assistant

Gardner Family Health Network Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005

Doctor in Dental Surgery (DDS) -

Universidad De LaSalle

Bachelors in Dental Surgery (BDS) -

Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences & Research

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