Shirin A. Dorin

40 Hours per week in the Dental Service aligned under the Surgical/Specialty Care Service Line

Provided restorative, periodontal, removable and fixed prosthodontic - including implant restorative - and minor oral surgery procedures. Responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Other duties included responding to patient telephone calls - informing patient of test/lab results - renewing medication prescriptions. Attended mandatory and suggested hospital meetings - training for administrative duties as assigned.

On-call responsibilities shared among the dentists.

Responsible for entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record

utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Dental Record Manager Plus (DRM+).

Responsible for the proper use - maintenance - and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.

Reviewed and finalized referrals of veterans to CBOC as needed for treatment.

Adhered to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations - and works practices - as well as ergonomic standards.

Assisted in orientation of new staff and provided patient and family education - including informed consent utilizing iMed Consent.

Provided assessment - including on-unit assessment of CLC (Community Living Center) patients.

Assessed patients to determine if additional treatment in dental clinic is necessary and recorded dental assessment in the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to meet service line agreement requirements for CLC patients.

Maintained standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).

Participated in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - attending mandatory and suggested hospital meetings.

• 40 hours per week and treatment rendered to 14-16 patients a day. Assumed Dental Director duties as required.
• Provided treatment to medically compromised patients. Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. Simple Extractions.
• Periodontic treatment including scaling/root planing.
• Simple Prophy. OHI. Oral Caner Screening.
• Implant crowns. Cosmetic Dental Restorations (veneers). NTi Occlusal Guard Treatment.
• Mentored and guided less experienced dentists with their removable prosthodontic cases for patients who require extra care and/or have more complicated cases.

• Pharmaceutical COVID-19 Task Force Member, 40 hours per week Support PPD’s global team of 25,000 employees by offering safety information and screening for COVID-19
• Maintained a strong knowledge of safety protocols, initiatives, and developments, communicating any changes to team during weekly meetings
• Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
• Researched and maintained current knowledge of disease trends and testing to apply best practices and strategies.

• 40 hours/week, treating 14-16 patients per day.
• Provided dental treatments to medically-compromised patients.
• Provided fixed and removable prosthodontics, resin restorations, simple extractions, periodontics (SRP)
• Proficient in utilization of Dentrix, NextGen, MS Teams and Messaging, Electronic Health Records.
• Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
• Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.

• 40 Hours/ week treated up to 20 patients per day.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis. Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning. Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations such as implant crown. NTi Occlual guards fabricated to prevent TMJ damage and bruxism. Oral hygiene instructions were given at every appointment.
• Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection and periodontal disease.
• Managed a 13 dental operatory facility with endodontist, periodontist,oral surgeon,and hygienist
• Implemented CEREC technology to fabricate and deliver crowns same day.

• Established new dental practice, playing a pivotal role in all business development decisions including initial office space design, equipment purchasing, policy development, creative marketing, and budgeting utilizing Lean 6 Sigma.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to enhance operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of program initiatives on behalf of the dental practice.
• Led business initiatives resulting in increased new patients.
• Established new team to support the practice by adding a plastic surgeon, a nurse and a massage therapist to provide additional services.