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Swetha Dinesh

Sutherland

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental
04.2017 - Current


  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-15 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, implants and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures

Dentist

MS Ramaiah Dental Hospital
06.1998 - 06.2001
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

University of Tasmania
Sydney, NSW
11.2023

No Degree - Dental Assisting

TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW
06.2017

Bachelor Of Dentistry - Dentistry

MS Ramaiah Dental College And Hospital
Bangalore, India
03.1998

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Bupa Dental
04.2017 - Current

Dentist

MS Ramaiah Dental Hospital
06.1998 - 06.2001

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

University of Tasmania

No Degree - Dental Assisting

TAFE NSW

Bachelor Of Dentistry - Dentistry

MS Ramaiah Dental College And Hospital

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