Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Qualifications
Languages
Experience
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Uzayr  Patel

Uzayr Patel

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a dedicated and experienced dental professional with three years of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant and soon-to-be graduate as an Oral Health Therapist.

I am proficient in providing high-quality patient care, assisting with dental procedures, and managing clinical operations. Skilled in chairside assisting, patient education, and infection control protocols, I demonstrate a strong ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prioritize patient comfort and satisfaction.

My experience with working with professionals and patients from a diverse range of cultures has ensured strong communication skills and a passion for promoting oral health and wellness.

I am committed to ongoing professional development and delivering evidence-based care.

As an Oral Health Therapist, I am eager to leverage my diverse skills and knowledge to excel and make a positive impact on patient outcomes and clinical success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental 99
11.2021 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, set-up treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.

Education

Bachelor of Oral Health - Dentistry

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Al-Noori Muslim School
Sydney, NSW
12.2021

Skills

  • Professionalism and Etiquette

  • Patient Relations

  • Continuing education

  • Team management

  • Conflict resolution

  • Decision-making

  • Strategic planning

  • Agility in fast-paced environments

  • Patience

  • Empathy

Accomplishments

Participated as a student representative during

the re-accreditation of the University of Sydney’s

Bachelor of Oral Health program.


Volunteer with Children's Festival Organisation, Bankstown. Assisted in the preparation and execution of numerous cultural festivals.


Organised and executed student-led research presentations as well as continual engagement of professionals and companies through meetings, social events and a podcast.


Trainee and Volunteer at the Australian Red Cross, attending administrative meetings and training to be a first-aid responder.


Organised large social and academic events for university and high-school, communicating with academics as well as preparing event-halls and administration of events.


Volunteered at the Colour Run, providing refreshments and medals to runners.


Qualifications

  • Academic Representative for Bachelor of Oral Health
  • Member of Sydney University Dental Association
  • Dr Amr Moursi's "Risk Management for Paediatric Caries" CPD Certificate
  • Working With Children's Check
  • Police Check
  • DHAA Member
  • Colgate Oral Health Network member

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Urdu
Elementary

Experience

  • Metropolitan Placement Experiences: Sydney Dental Hospital, Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Nepean Dental Hospital & Campbelltown Dental Hospital.
  • Special Care Experiences: Orthodontics, Acute Care, Geriatric Care, Bariatric Care & Paediatric Care.
  • Rural Placement Experiences: Port Macquarie Community Dental Hospital & Kempsey Dental Hospital
  • Work Experience: Dental 99 CBD, Moorebank, Marayong & Bondi Junction Clinics

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental 99
11.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Oral Health - Dentistry

University of Sydney

High School Diploma -

Al-Noori Muslim School
Uzayr Patel