Puneet Sidhu
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Nurse
Harley Court Orthodontics
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted dentist in charting patient dental anatomy, pathology and screening to enable delivery of dental treatment.
- Maintained adequate stock of emergency drugs, dental materials and instruments to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Followed practice procedures and protocols to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Operated equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to maintain good working order.
- Taught patients oral hygiene strategies and offered nutritional counseling to maintain oral health.
- Worked closely with surgeons and anesthesia care providers to guide patient safely through postoperative period.
- Examined patient's mouth by oral examinations, throat and pharynx to refer abnormalities to dentist.
- Interpreted routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus and abnormalities.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Sales Associate
Saks OFF 5TH
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Children's Activity Coordinator
Peel Children's Centre
12.2014 - 09.2016
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of children.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland06.2023
Honors Bachelor of Science, Psychology Minor - Life Sciences
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2015
Skills
- Pulp Capping
- Patient Interviewing
- Coaching and Training
- Denture Adjustment
- Infection Control Maintenance
- Infection Prevention
- Pulpectomy Expertise
- Applying Sealants
- Local Anesthetics
- Radiographic Exams
- Gum Disease Analysis
- Patient Relationships
- Practice Management
- Orthodontics Understanding
- Tooth Defect Repair
- Autoclave Operation
- Fluoride Treatments
- Equipment Maintenance
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Brushing and Flossing Techniques
- Surgical Extractions
- Care Delivery
- Electronic Records Management
- Procedure Coordination
- Filling Caries
- Injury Repair
- Oral Examination
- Anesthetic Administration
- Charting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Appliance Fabrication
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Fit Appliances
- Fixed Prosthodontics
- Crown and Denture Models
- Root Canal Procedures
- Caries Assessment
- Examine Gums
- Treat Diseases
- Emergency Dental Care
- Placing Crowns
- Extracting Teeth
- Patient Flow Management
- Instrument Handling
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Patient Examination
- Dental Impressions
- Educating Parents
- Prosthetic Removals
- Crown Placement
- Tissue Excision
- Bleaching Agent Application
- Preventive Care
- Pulpotomy Expertise
- Tooth and Gum Procedures
- Pain Management
- Cavity Maintenance
- Oral Cancer Screening
- X-Ray Interpretation
Timeline
Dental Nurse
Harley Court Orthodontics
01.2021 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Saks OFF 5TH
06.2016 - 08.2017
Children's Activity Coordinator
Peel Children's Centre
12.2014 - 09.2016
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University College Cork
Honors Bachelor of Science, Psychology Minor - Life Sciences
McMaster University
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