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, NSW11.2023
No Degree - Dental Assisting
TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW06.2017
Bachelor Of Dentistry - Dentistry
MS Ramaiah Dental College And Hospital
Bangalore, India03.1998
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