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Overview
Work History
Education
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- Internship
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USHALINIE KRISHNASAMY

Dentist
Tiruchi

Summary

Dedicated Dental Care Provider experienced in delivering comprehensive dental care across diverse settings. Achieved optimal patient outcomes through expertise in clinical dentistry, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry, while emphasizing patient-centered treatment plans. Focused on enhancing oral health education and collaborating effectively with dental teams to ensure high standards of care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Therapist

Real Good Dental Company
12.2023 - 02.2026
  • Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans to ensure optimal oral health outcomes.
  • Established preventive care strategies improving patient education and treatment adherence.
  • Collaborated with the dental team to refine procedures, improving workflow efficiency.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care and safety standards.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development, staying current with industry trends and practices.
  • Reduced anxiety in nervous patients by creating a supportive atmosphere through clear communication and gentle approach to care delivery.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members alike.
  • Promoted good oral hygiene habits through educational resources and in-person demonstrations for patients of all ages.
  • Regularly attended continuing education courses to stay current on the latest advancements in dental therapy practices.
  • Improved patient oral health by providing comprehensive dental therapy treatments and preventive care.
  • Provided expert guidance on available restorative options to help patients make informed decisions about their treatment course.
  • Developed rapport with pediatric patients using age-appropriate language and engaging activities during visits.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective pain management techniques.
  • Performed thorough dental assessments, identifying issues early on for timely intervention and treatment planning.
  • Worked with dentists in developing and implementing personalized care plans for dental patients.
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in SOE.
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and nutrition and provided instructions for brushing, flossing and other preventive care.
  • Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
  • Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
  • Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.

Shift Leader

Taco Bell
05.2021 - 05.2023

PART TIIME :

  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress
  • . Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Dental Receptionist

Pitsmoor Dental Practice
09.2022 - 11.2022

PART TIIME :

  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Understood dental terminology and insurance breakdowns to communicate with external stakeholders.
  • Conducted communications and transactions with patients and visitors to foster a positive experience.
  • Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined.
  • Ed pricing details for procedures and services.

Dental Assistant

Mohit Dental Care, Chennai
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Managed dental supply inventory by assessing stock levels and efficiently placing and expediting orders to ensure availability.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Supported dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by providing necessary tools and supplies during procedures to enhance workflow.
  • Oral Diagnosis performed routinely on patients Regularly assisted the senior dentist and consultants in several clinical procedures such as tooth preparation, restorations, root canal treatment, extractions, minor surgical procedures, supra gingival and sub gingival scaling.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review. Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling for new and existing patients, optimizing provider availability and managing scheduling loads effectively.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Technical Profile Additional Information - Internship Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures

Education

Masters - Masters in Dental Public Health(MDPH)

University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
09.2021

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery

Meenakshi Ammal Dental College And Hospital -
India
11.2018

Skills

Patient assessments

Treatment planning

Preventive care strategies

Patient education

Radiograph capture

Oral health improvement

Fluoride application

Dental sealants application

Dental scaling

Preventive oral health education

Patient charting

Periodontal evaluation

Patient education and prophylaxis

Root planning and scaling expertise

Local anesthesia administration

- Internship

Senior Internship in Dentistry at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, Tiruchirapalli, 1st july 2023 to 31 Aug 2023.

Trained dentist with good exposure in clinical field with an opportunity .

Skills :

  • Able to Diagnose the patient with any abnormalities in relation to dental and skeletal structures.
  • I am well deserved in doing R estoration Scaling, Impression making,Ortho removable appliances .
  • Im also good in endodontic procedure (RCT),Minor OT ,procedures like Extractions, Arch bar, Biopsies, CA Screening procedures, suturing, Inter Maxillary Fixation, Impaction.
  • Assisted for Major OT Procedures under GA (maxilla, mandible,Zygoma,Zygomatico complex, Nasal bone fractures).
  • I have also done LASER Procedures under LA, FRENECTOMY

Rotatory Internship (CRI) at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, 7thSeptember2018 - 6thSeptember2019 .

  • Routinely performed oral examinations, oral prophylaxis, restorations, extractions and fabrication of removable dental prosthesis.
  • Conducted out-patient counseling on oral hygiene maintenance and brushing techniques.
  • Participated in free community dental screening and treatment camps.
  • Regularly attended Clinical Society Meetings and CDE (Continuing Dental Education) Programs

Emerging trends in Bio-Techniques at Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, 1stJune 2019 - 15th June 2019.

  • Performed experiments and derived information about the anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anti-arthritic and anti-microbial activity of photochemicals from plant extracts.
  • Isolated DNA from whole blood. Isolated genomic DNA from bacteria.
  • Isolated protein from bacteria

Timeline

Dental Therapist

Real Good Dental Company
12.2023 - 02.2026

Dental Receptionist

Pitsmoor Dental Practice
09.2022 - 11.2022

Shift Leader

Taco Bell
05.2021 - 05.2023

Dental Assistant

Mohit Dental Care, Chennai
08.2018 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery

Meenakshi Ammal Dental College And Hospital -

Masters - Masters in Dental Public Health(MDPH)

University of Sheffield
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