Shamini Loganthan
Chadstone,Australia
Summary
AHPRA licensed General dentist with 8 years of experience of dentistry. Started as international trained Dentist in Sri Lanka and currently working as Dentist in Community Health Service Victoria, Australia.
Professional, prepared dental care provider with strong expertise in patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and oral health maintenance. Known for collaborative approach, ensuring reliable and adaptable performance within diverse team settings. Skilled in restorative procedures, preventive care, and patient education, consistently achieving optimal outcomes. Dependable and adaptable to changing needs, focusing on delivering high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist
Royal Dental Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Undertake accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provide appropriate referral of patients for specialist services.
- Respond appropriately to client needs, enquiries and complaints according to CBCHS guidelines.
- Identify high-risk patients and manage effectively.
- Maintain communication with the Clinical Coordinator and staff for the coordination of activities, procedures necessary for the provision of client oral care.
- Maintain effective practices for the sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment to prevent cross infection in accordance with established infection control practice.
- Perform in accordance to the productivity benchmarks and CBCHS guidelines derived from the DHSV program funding formula.
- Anterior and simple molar endodontics
Dentist
Central Bayside Community Health services
07.2021 - Current
- Undertake accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provide appropriate referral of patients for specialist services.
- Respond appropriately to client needs, enquiries and complaints according to CBCHS guidelines.
- Identify high-risk patients and manage effectively.
- Maintain communication with the Clinical Coordinator and staff for the coordination of activities, procedures necessary for the provision of client oral care.
- Maintain effective practices for the sterilization and disinfection of instruments and equipment to prevent cross infection in accordance with established infection control practice.
- Perform in accordance to the productivity benchmarks and CBCHS guidelines derived from the DHSV program funding formula.
- Anterior and simple molar endodontics
Dental Assistant
Bliss Dentistry-Bupa Dental Co-Operation
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked as Dental assistant while continuing education to register as AHPRA licensed General Dentist in Australia.
- Provide chair side assistance to the Practice Dentists for all clinical, examinations, treatments, emergencies and general dental care.
- Delivering exceptional dental care and excellent customer service.
- Maintain high infection control standards, be responsible for instrument reprocessing and sterilization procedures. Knowledge of autoclaves including calibration and biological testing.
- Familiar with stock supply items and where and whom to get them.
- Fostering professional relationships with health care Professionals.
- Advising patient care.
- Maintaining compliance with organization policy and procedure.
- Answering telephone calls and enquiries.
- Booking in patients using EXACT software.
Dental Surgeon
Government Divisional Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Educated patients about proactive dental care, plaque control and treatment options.
- Offered state of the art procedures with the highest level of care possible.
- Performed routine dental examinations and checkups.
- Treated patients with respect and consideration of sensitivities.
- Examining patients and interpreting radiographs and diagnostics tests to determine the type and extent of dental diseases.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Reviewed health history information and performed check -ups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
- Restoring the form and function of carious, fractured or otherwise defective teeth.
- Diagnosed conditions of hard and soft tissues of teeth, jaws and supporting structures and explained corrective measures to patients.
- Diagnosing oral problems.
- Managing periodontal problems.
- Done oral prophylaxis and teeth cleaning.
- Root canal treatments.
- Performed tooth extraction.
- Anesthetized patients prior to a procedure.
- Prescribed post- procedure medications for patients.
Dental House Officer
Colombo South Teaching Government Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment for patient according to professional standard.
- Performed minor oral surgeries (Removal of impacted teeth,Taking biopsies)
- Routine OPD dental procedures (Extractions, restorations, periodontal management)
- Document all assessments, diagnoses, treatments, clinical notes, relevant contacts & summaries.
- Participating in teams, communicating and working in collaboration with patients and other team members.
- Management of medically compromised patients and worked on Medico legal aspects of Hospital practice.
Dental Surgeon
Zenith Dentistry
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Consulted and diagnosed patients with dental problems.
- Performed cavity filling and sealant application.
- Instructed patients on proper teeth care and importance of regular dental check -ups.
- Assisted senior dentist in delicate procedures.
- Teeth cleaning & teeth whitening
- Tooth extraction
- Periodontal management
- Tooth preparation and impression taking to receive crown and bridges
- Orthodontic adjustments of fixed appliances
- Full and partial dentures
Education
Overseas Qualified Dentist-Practical Assessment - Dentistry
Australian Dental Council
10.2019
Overseas Qualified Dentist-Written Exam - Dentistry
Australian Dental Council
03.2018
Bachelor of Dentistry - Dentistry
University of Peradeniya
12.2015
Skills
- Comprehensive General Dental Care
- Preventive Care
- Emergency Dental Care
- Root Canal Treatment
- Crown Placement
- Extractions
- Excellent Communication skills
- Optimal patient care
- Team work and leadership
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis skills
- General restorative dentistry
- Emergency dental care
- Filling caries
- Root canal treatment
- Surgical extractions
KEY STRENGTHS
- Able to handle a great variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously and efficiently.
- Highly organized, ready to learn and adaptable well to all environments.
- Possess the ability to create and present an excellent image of the organization and its service to customers.
- Extensive knowledge in complete treatment planning and preventive dentistry.
- Proven track record of excellent hand skills and aesthetic dentistry.
- Expertise in filling teeth cavities and eliminating decay.
- Expertise in prescribing antibiotics and pain medication to patients who underwent dental procedure.
- Dedication to teach patients proper dental hygiene.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Superb communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Documented dental history or chief complain and reports pertinent observations and patient reaction to dentist as appropriate, document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
- Empathic and kind.
- Teamwork and leadership skills.
- Ability perform during long working hours.
- Accuracy in performing during critical situations.
- Excellent interpersonal and time management acumen.
- Outstanding patient services skills &taking care of patient comfort
Timeline
Dentist
Royal Dental Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Dentist
Central Bayside Community Health services
07.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Bliss Dentistry-Bupa Dental Co-Operation
06.2018 - 12.2019
Dental Surgeon
Government Divisional Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2017
Dental House Officer
Colombo South Teaching Government Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2017
Dental Surgeon
Zenith Dentistry
02.2016 - 10.2016
Overseas Qualified Dentist-Written Exam - Dentistry
Australian Dental Council
Bachelor of Dentistry - Dentistry
University of Peradeniya
Overseas Qualified Dentist-Practical Assessment - Dentistry
Australian Dental Council
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