Practo Ray
Honey Bhatia
Dentist
Dubai
Summary
An enthusiastic Dentist eager to contribute to the team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Clear understanding of operations of a dental practice and procedures.Motivated to learn, grow and excel as a Dental assistant.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dental Consultant
NAS Neuron
Dubai
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
Insurance Coordinator
Zulekha Hospital, Al Nahda
Dubai
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared insurance claims for submission to insurance companies.
- Filed and tracked insurance claims and communicated claims status to patients.
- Verified insurance and communicated coverage to staff and patients.
- Obtained prior authorization and precertification for outpatient procedures.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
- Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
General Dentist
32Smile Stones Dental Care Center
Dubai
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Used Practo Ray and Saral Dent Softwares to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
General Dentist and Clinic Manager
Shivam Dental Care & Implant Center
Kanpur
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Educating patients regarding oral care pre and post surgery or other dental procedures.
- Maintaining dental charts, histories, treatment and billing of patients by paperless dentistry using PRACTO RAY AND SARAL DENT SOFTWARE.
- Monitoring results of treatment, advising patients and/or their caregivers on dental healthcare programs
- Ensuring proper implementation of policies towards promoting & protecting health & safety and environment & organizational effectiveness
- Serving as an infection control officer and developing infection control protocol as Per ADA/CDC guidelines
- Supported dentists during Implant procedures, dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instruments and equipment and restocked supplies to prep for next patient .
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Dentist
Dr. Vyas' Pediatric Dental Clinic
Mumbai
06.2010 - 02.2014
- Experienced in managing full mouth rehabilitation of critical pediatric patients with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other special needs under General Anesthesia.
- Highly skilled in performing restorations, denture fabrication, crown and bridge procedures, third molar surgeries, endodontic treatment, laser Dentistry, Oral prophylaxis and extractions.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Saraswati Dental College And Hospital, Dr. R.M.L Avadh University
Lucknow,India 09.2004 - 04.2010
Skills
Liaison & CoordinationCompliance ManagementProcess Documentation
Team Player
Able to manage responsibilities in high volume and highly volatile atmosphereExcellent communication and leadership skills
Team collaboration
Dental office administration
Attention to Detail
Safety protocols and policies
Affiliations
D.H.A License holder
AAPC approved CPC & CPMA
Indian Dental Association
Uttar Pradesh Dentist’s Registration
AEEDC 2016- UAE International Dental conference and Arab Dental Exhibition ( 30 Credit Hours)
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education and Oral Health awareness by working with dentists under Sunshine School Health Programme covering 10 schools in Mumbai and 2 villages in Lucknow,India.
- Mentored over 5 dental assistants.
- Awarded " Star Performer Of The Month "by exceeding the target and achieving 131% for dental claims.
Software
Saral Dent
Certification
Certified Professional Coder
Oral Health Check Up & Dental Camps in 10 schools in Mumbai & 2 villages in North India.
Comprehensive school health programme called Sunshine School Health includes oral screening , health talks conducted in various schools like Campion High School , D.Y Patil , Euro Kids in a fully equipped bus parked in the school campus.All screenings are followed by immediate record maintenance as Health Cards.All this is authenticated by Indian Academy Of Pediatrics and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Timeline
Dental Consultant
NAS Neuron
05.2019 - 08.2020
Insurance Coordinator
Zulekha Hospital, Al Nahda
12.2017 - 09.2018
General Dentist
32Smile Stones Dental Care Center
02.2016 - 02.2017
General Dentist and Clinic Manager
Shivam Dental Care & Implant Center
03.2014 - 01.2015
Dentist
Dr. Vyas' Pediatric Dental Clinic
06.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Saraswati Dental College And Hospital, Dr. R.M.L Avadh University
09.2004 - 04.2010