ANMOL Ghakkar

Support a team of 30, including clinical and non-clinical team members.

Collect medical and dental histories, and document the doctor’s observations and treatment plans.

• Serve as a primary contact point for patients, conducting baseline assessments, and reporting findings to the dentist.

Ensure patient comfort before and during the procedure, and reinforce post-operative instructions by the dentist.

Prepare the exam room and treatment room by setting up the required instruments and providing chairside assistance to doctors.

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures, and support the dentist with patient care.

Conduct monthly maintenance on the OPG machine, autoclave, and ultrasonic cleaner.

Ensure accurate sterilization and biological indicator logs to uphold infection control protocols.

Fill out the insurance forms, maintain billing records, and manage patient data using the Dentrix software system while observing all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.

Assist with digital X-rays and alginate impressions.

• Manage inventory, including placing orders, organizing, and maintaining supplies.

• Exposure to dental procedures such as Invisalign, implant placement, crown lengthening, and the use of a digital scanner.

Learned about several protocols to follow when running a dental clinic in North America.

Learnt how to provide dental assistance in line with the different requirements of the dental offices.

• Learned and used various dental software apart from Dentrix, such as Cleardent and Abeldent.

• Exposure to a vast array of dental materials and their applications.

Opportunity to learn various methods for the same procedures.

• Used various new technologies, such as CAD-CAM and digital intraoral scanner.

• Exposed to various problem-solving methodologies acquired by the dentists.

• Volunteered in assisting with a variety of procedures, such as restorations, crown preparations, and crown cementation.

• I observed Dr. Figueroa performing a post and core after root canal treatment.
• Engaged in treatment plan discussions by asking informed questions, enhancing my clinical understanding.

• Observed and reviewed a comprehensive, complete new patient oral exam.

• Gained valuable insights into managing dental anxiety by observing Dr. Figueroa's calm and reassuring approach with patients.

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• Coordinated with other dentists and medical professionals to provide interprofessional, holistic patient care.

• Organized free dental camps to spread oral health care awareness to the underserved.

• Learned the importance of teamwork and leadership skills.

• Performed specialized clinical procedures and cosmetic dentistry, such as.

Administered Botox injections for the management of TMJ disorders, such as bruxism.

Conducted immediate implant placement procedures, utilizing bone grafts such as Osteon and Bio-Oss.

- Prepared platelet-rich plasma (PRP) through centrifugation to use during implant surgeries.

- Performed zirconia veneer procedures to enhance smile aesthetics.

- Conducted frenectomy procedures to augment the closure of diastemas as part of orthodontic treatment plans.

• Observed the oral surgeon performing various surgeries, such as the placement of dental implants and third molar extraction.

• Learned open and closed mouth impression techniques, and abutment placement from the prosthodontist.
• I observed the oral surgeon explain and plan treatment for implant-supported dentures, gaining insight into complex restorative cases.

• Observed how to handle cases such as dry sockets, dental abscesses, and other dental emergencies in an efficient way.

Gained valuable insights into sedation dentistry, involving nitrous oxide sedation.

• Observed various procedures, including crown lengthening and bone grafting.

Learn how to operate dental practice management software and CBCT software.

• Learn to include important findings with efficient charting procedures.

• Learned veneer preparation for smile design techniques, including same-day cementation procedures.

• Observed the procedure of the crown being milled in the clinic for immediate delivery.

Assisted in walking bleach technique.

• Observed the administration of Botox injections for bruxism, gummy smiles, and wrinkles.

• Observed effective interprofessional communication that enhanced patient care.

• Learned to include important findings with efficient charting procedures.

• Recognized the value of each specialty, and observed the general dentist performing digital scanning, CAD-CAM, and CBCT.

Learned about the latest sterilization techniques, infection control procedures, and routine operations in the clinic.

• Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning to provide complete care for patients.

• Perform a wide range of dental treatment procedures, including restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, crowns and bridges, and removable partial and complete dentures.

Performed second-stage implant surgeries, and took the close tray impressions for single implants.

• Performed scaling, curettage, gingivectomy, and crown lengthening procedures.

• Learned effective communication skills and managed a multi-chair dental practice in a metro city.
• I observed the administrative part of running a private dental practice.