Bhavisha Khatri
Sutherland
Summary
Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with dental teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilisation and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sensational Smiles Dental Clinic
10.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitised dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prepare for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection following the Australian infection control Guidelines
- Sanitised trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments for up to 15 patients per day.
Dental Intern
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Interviewing patients, review health history information and performing check-ups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
- Communicating one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Improving patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Educating patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Advising patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.
- Administering care in emergency situations to treat dento-facial trauma and tooth injuries.
- Managing medical emergency situation and making necessary referrals for medical clearance for further dental treatment
- Monitoring stock of dental materials and updating inventories.
- Complete wipe down of cubicle between patient changeover, packing and sterilisation of instruments.
Education
Bachelors of Dental Surgery -
Fiji National University - College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
01.2018
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Excellent command of oral and written English
- Strong Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to work with minimum or no supervision
- Organisational Skills
- Strong attention to details
- Setting goals and formulate plans to reach them
- Prioritising projects/ assignments/ activities in order of urgency
- Good with team work
- Excellent time management skills
- Numeracy skills
- Understanding mathematical principles
- Responsible for working and dealing with cash flow
- Interactive Skills
- Friendly warm manner of speaking
- Always ready to help others
- Excellent in presentations and explaining concepts in simple terms
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel
- Internet
- E-mails
Personal Details
Working Language: English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sensational Smiles Dental Clinic
10.2021 - Current
Dental Intern
Ministry of Health and Medical Services
04.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelors of Dental Surgery -
Fiji National University - College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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