Sona Georgian
Westlake Village,California
Summary
Accomplished General Dentist , renowned for expertly blending restorative and cosmetic dentistry with compassionate patient care. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to professional development and excellence in oral health education. Respected dental expert adept at using digital imaging, intraoral cameras and CAD CAM. Passionate about providing quality dental care and helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Committed to continuing education to stay current with advancements in dental technology and best practices. Committed in providing experience and expertise for dental students so they become confident and confident in clinical practice.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Dentist
Self-employeed
31244 Agoura Road Suite 213 Westlake Village, CA 9
10.2004 - Current
- Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
- Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists or periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
- Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
- Effectively managed challenging behavior from pediatric patients utilizing age-appropriate techniques creating positive experiences fostering future visits without fear or anxiety.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as digital X-rays and intraoral cameras for accurate assessments of dental issues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with patients by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Managed busy appointment schedules while accommodating emergency cases as needed.
- Collaborated with dental hygienists and assistants to provide efficient and high-quality care to patients.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards by staying informed about changes in laws or new guidelines for dentistry practices.
- Contributed towards practice growth through high-quality services, leading to increased patient referrals and positive reviews.
- Increased patient retention rates by building trust through transparent communication regarding treatment options, risks, benefits, costs involved during consultations.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Loma Linda, CA
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Facilitated in teaching the clinical part of dentistry in a dental clinic setting
Education
D.D.S. - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Loma Linda CA05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA01.1998
Skills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Dental Anxiety Management
- Emergency Dental Care
- Prosthodontics
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Endodontic Therapy
- Oral Surgery
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Geriatric dentistry
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Management
- Treatment Planning
- X-ray review
- Dental impressions
- Filling caries
- Patient Management
- Patient examinations
- Pain Management
- Root canal treatment
- Crown placement
- Patient Care
- Infection prevention
- Dental records
- Extracting teeth
- Emergency Care
- Oral cancer evaluations
- Teeth Bleaching
- Surgical Extractions
- Dental tissue assessment
- Endodontics
- X-Ray Processing
Timeline
General Dentist
Self-employeed
10.2004 - Current
Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
08.2003 - 07.2004
D.D.S. - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UCLA