SUHASINI GOVINDA
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Master’s student with a major in Infectious Disease Intelligence and Health Leadership Management and a having bachelor’s degree in Dental Sciences.
Talented Dentist with 5 years of experience. Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues.
Skilled Dental Assistant with 2.5 years experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Werribee Medical And Dental Center
09.2022 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, ortho and oral surgery
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for daily procedures.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated records.
- Handled cash transactions and Hicaps and Medicare payments accurately.
- Did daily banking and accounting.
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Pacific Smiles Dental
08.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant
Healius Healthcare Company Maroubra Medical & Dental Centre
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Efficiently manage patient care, office, and laboratory duties within a multispecialty dental group with multiple branches distributed nation- wide.
- Expose and process dental x-rays; maintain patient records and lab equipment; instrument sterilization; assist practice manager and patient scheduling and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care
- Chairside assisting dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures
- Making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment
- Experienced in exposing and processing X-rays, fabricating crowns, poring impressions, trimming models and orthodontic equipment, and assisting extractions, impactions, fillings and implants
- Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety
- Built a loyal patient following; frequently requested by patients to serve as their
Dentist
Mathew’s Dental Clinic & Orthodontic Centre
09.2017 - 01.2022
- Administered daily constructive preventative, basic and oral surgery dental care for a diverse population
- Perform extensive dental treatments for patients, including placing, and restoring implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic dentistry
- Administered oral medications to assist with diagnostic or pain relief during dental procedures
- Filled various cavities and extracted teeth during non-surgical/surgical extractions
- Prepared teeth to receive crowns and bridges, set artificial dentures to replace missing teeth and repair broken teeth as necessary
- Implemented effective treatment options/plans for patients and successfully carried out agreed clinical regimes
- Instituted effective workflow and promoted open communication amongst medical staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Sciences -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Master’s Degree - Infectious Disease Intelligence and Health Leadership & Management
UNSW
12.2023
Internship - Dentistry
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
04.2018
Skills
- Teeth Cleaning & Extractions
- Dental Radiographs
- Bleaching Tray
- mouth guard Fabrications
- Preliminary Oral Health Exams
- Instrument Sterilization
- Dental Procedure Preparation
- Dental Equipment Maintenance
- Electronic Medical Records
- Chairside Assisting
- Community Service
Timeline
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Werribee Medical And Dental Center
09.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Pacific Smiles Dental
08.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Healius Healthcare Company Maroubra Medical & Dental Centre
02.2022 - 08.2022
Dentist
Mathew’s Dental Clinic & Orthodontic Centre
09.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Dental Sciences -
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Master’s Degree - Infectious Disease Intelligence and Health Leadership & Management
UNSW
Internship - Dentistry
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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