Swajanya Selvamathi Venkatesan
Associate Dentist
Granville
Summary
Dynamic dental professional and an ADC aspirant with extensive experience at Xpressions Smile Care, excelling in treatment planning and patient management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through innovative care solutions and effective communication. Skilled in restorative dentistry and X-ray processing, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes while fostering a compassionate environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Associate Dentist
Xpressions Smile Care
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Performed routine dental checkups, identifying and treating oral health issues promptly to prevent further complications.
- Built strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication regarding their dental concerns.
- Established rapport with patients of all ages, providing a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere for both children and adults.
- Implemented innovative pain management solutions for patients experiencing discomfort during procedures, minimizing anxiety levels.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail throughout treatment process.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating patient files with relevant medical history, treatments, and progress notes.
- Served diverse populations with culturally sensitive care approaches, meeting the unique needs of each patient base served at the practice location.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic work environment by adhering to industry standards and protocols, creating a comfortable atmosphere for patients.
- Increased clinic efficiency by streamlining appointment scheduling and patient followups.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Recorded treatment information in patient charts.
Dental Practice Manager
Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed a team of dentists, dental assistants, dental interns, and dental receptionists to ensure the
successful functioning of the practice and provided quality dental treatments to patients. - Managed inventory control processes to ensure appropriate stock levels, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by implementing efficient scheduling and appointment management systems.
- Prepared rosters, provided guidance, managed patient records and conducted audits to ensure quality
and consistency. - Conducted Organizational review and including review of staff's clerical, technical and professional
activities. - Recruited, trained and supervised a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and patient-centered workplace culture.
- Managed ordering of clinical and non-clinical consumable from suppliers and managed calibration
and validation of all medical and non-medical equipment. - Investigated occasional customer complaints and practice staff complaints to resolve in a professional timely manner.
- Implemented new procedures to streamline workflows, enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared weekly KPI reports to clinic owners. Attended regular management meetings and contributed as a team member.
- Cultivated and maintained working relationships with the staff and the relevant clients in a professional and highly compliant environment motivating highest standards of patient care.
- Spearheaded business operations by consistently seeking methods to improve profitability through cost containment, efficiency improvements and revenue generation.
- Ensured that all staff and key stakeholders are aware of expectations and required works through the running of daily scrum Stand-ups, including end of the day huddles and retrospectives to ensure fluidity.
- Delivered health promotion activities and implemented evidence-based interventions to support early detection.
Dental Assistant
Nandan Dental Clinic
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures like root canal, periodontic surgeries and implant placement, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Treatment Planning
Dental care
Patient management
X-ray processing
Restorative dentistry
Preventive care
Cosmetic dentistry
Dental impressions
Accomplishments
Gold medallion in Year 3 of Dentistry.
Certification
Hands-on course on Implant Placement
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Xpressions Smile Care
02.2021 - 12.2024
Hands-on course on Implant Placement
10-2019
Dental Practice Manager
Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020
Dental Assistant
Nandan Dental Clinic
08.2018 - 08.2019
Training in Basic Life Support
02-2018
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Sri Venkateswara Dental College & Hospital
04.2001 -
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