Ruchi Patel
Seattle
Summary
Dentist dedicated to comprehensive, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on creating a comfortable and trusting clinical environment. Experienced in leading a practice and driving clinical efficiency while educating patients on oral health and treatment options to increase case acceptance and support long-term outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality dentistry, optimizing production, and building lasting patient relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dentist
Dentologie
Seattle, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Served as lead provider during launch of a new dental office, training and mentoring multiple dental assistants to establish efficient clinical workflows and high standards of patient care
- Oversaw 2 restorative columns, 1 hygiene-check column, and 1 emergency column, optimizing chair utilization and enhancing same-day treatment efficiency and production.
- Administered patient-focused care with emphasis on preventive dentistry and educating patients about oral-systemic health connections to support long-term outcomes
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy and treatment acceptance through advanced use of iTero digital scanning and radiographic imaging for patient education and case presentation
- Provided a full scope of general dentistry procedures for 10–15 patients daily, including direct restorations, same-day CAD/CAM crowns, bridges, extractions, and endodontic therapy
- Managed 190+ patient cases per month, achieving over 75% acceptance rate for new patients
- Achieved status as one of top 5 providers within organization of 48 providers and served as top Invisalign provider
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine, DMD -
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Philadelphia, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
GA05-2020
Skills
- Invisalign Certified (Molis Coaching)
- iTero Scanner
- Dental Implant Restoration
- Cleanings/ Examinations
- Root Canals
- Extractions
- Dentrix
- CAD/ CAM Glidewell Fast Mill
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Dentologie
07.2024 - Current
Doctor of Dental Medicine, DMD -
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia