ZALAK GOHEL
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Akshar Dental Clinic, excelling in patient care and treatment planning. Skilled Dental Assistant with 5 years experience in USA and provide high quality patient care. Proficient in dental radiography, infection control and equipment sterilization, and chairside assistance to support dental teams. I enhance team collaboration and streamline workflows, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement in oral health education and preventive care strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sam Bass Family Dentistry
Round Rock, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with the dental team to enhance workflow and patient experience.
- Oversaw inventory management for dental supplies, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dentist
Akshar Dental Clinic
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Conducted comprehensive dental examinations and diagnostics to identify patient needs.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
- Performed restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns, and bridges with precision.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies for improved health.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in dentistry techniques.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
Medical Scribe
Augmedix
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Documented patient encounters accurately in real-time, ensuring comprehensive medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline documentation workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to input and retrieve patient data seamlessly.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards throughout documentation processes.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely completion of all necessary documentation, facilitating proper billing and reimbursement processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
College of Dental Science And Research Center
Ahmedabad 06-2015
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Oral hygiene education
- Electronic charting
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Classical Bharatnatyam Dancing
- Clay art
- Reading
- Hiking
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
Continue Education course
Various ce course taken
Publication
topic
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sam Bass Family Dentistry
08.2022 - Current
Medical Scribe
Augmedix
08.2017 - 12.2019
Dentist
Akshar Dental Clinic
08.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
College of Dental Science And Research Center