Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Core Qualifications
Certification
Affiliations & Memberships
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Soniya Patidar

Upland

Summary

Dedicated dentist with five years of experience as a general dentist and over fifteen years in the dental field. Passionate about providing quality dental care and helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Committed to providing the best patient care through communication and high-quality service. Possesses strong listening and communication skills to allow for clear, concise conversations with patients and colleagues. Experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as those who suffer from dental anxiety. Skilled team player who understands the importance of collaborative care for the best treatment outcomes for patients. Devoted to remaining up to date on the latest techniques to provide the highest level of patient care possible. Uses dental laboratory equipment and materials to fabricate crowns, bridges and dentures. Respected dental expert adept at using digital imaging, intraoral cameras and CAD/CAM. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate General Dentist

Smile Studio
11.2021 - Current
  • See an average of 84 patients per week for recall examinations while also maintaining 3 columns for major, minor, and no production appointments.
  • Conducted initial consultations with new patients to evaluate their oral health status and recommend appropriate treatment options.
  • Increased production for overall practice including referrals to in house orthodontist, endodontist, and oral surgeon
  • Increased practice efficiency by utilizing advanced dental technologies and staying up-to-date on industry best practices: Design and mill restorations in house
  • Contributed to a positive office environment by collaborating closely with dental assistants, hygienists, and administrative staff.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively to maintain timely appointments and minimize wait times.
  • Performed cosmetic dentistry services including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, increasing patient confidence in their smiles.
  • Developed treatment plans that addressed both short-term needs and long-term goals for patient oral health improvement.

Associate General Dentist

Pacific Dental Services
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Diagnosed dental diseases based on patient history, physical examination, X-rays, and other information
  • Developed enhanced patient care for those who suffered from dental anxiety for better patient satisfaction and retention
  • Collaborated with oral surgeons, periodontists, dental hygienists and other team members for enhanced patient care
  • Increased practice efficiency by utilizing advanced dental technologies and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Addressed emergency situations quickly and effectively by providing immediate attention when needed.

Student Dentist

Western University Of Health Sciences
08.2015 - 05.2019

Provided comprehensive dental care for pediatric and adult patients.

  • Procedures included: examinations, treatment planning, hygiene, direct and indirect restorations, RPD's and dentures, simple and surgical extractions, 3rd molar extractions, endodontics (including molar), straight-wire orthodontics


  • Externship Rotation at ‘Wesley Health Center’ in Pasadena, CA

-Provided comprehensive dental care for adults

-Provided comprehensive dental care for the LGBTQ community

-Performed wide variety of dental procedures, including: examinations, treatment planning, simple and surgical extractions, crown preparations, direct restorations, and SRP's


  • Externship Rotation at 'We Care Dental' in Rancho Mirage, CA

-Provided comprehensive dental care for pediatric, special needs, and adult patients.

-Performed wide variety of dental procedures, including: examinations, treatment planning, simple and surgical extractions, crown preparations, direct restorations, and SRP's

-Gained experience managing pediatric patients under oral conscious sedation and patients with severe mental/physical disabilities 2018- 2019


  • MEND Clinic

-Prosthodontic focused rotation site. Gained experience working with RPD's and dentures: impressions, design, try-in, and adjustments.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
05.2019

Master of Science - Medical Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2011

Skills

  • Experience with CAD/CAM prep and design
  • Anterior aesthetic restorations
  • Invisalign certified
  • Experience with straight-wire orthodontics
  • Endodontics, including molar
  • Fixed and removable prosthetics
  • Simple/surgical extractions
  • Special needs patient experience
  • Nitrous Oxide Certified
  • Pediatric experience
  • Certified in First Aid and BLS
  • Team leadership

Core Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for enhanced and effective patient care.
  • Familiar with several charting and recording software programs: Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Curve, and Epic.
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, enhancing the ability to diagnose problems and find solutions.
  • Solid background in dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, with the ability to provide patients with several options for treatment.
  • Excellent leadership abilities and attention to detail to minimize oversight and mistakes to reduce unnecessary expenses for the practice and the patient.
  • Expertise in prevention, teeth cleaning, root canals, crowns and extractions.
  • Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.

Certification

  • Infection Control Certification (CIC) - (Updated 2024)
  • California Dental Licensure - (Updated 2024)
  • CPR / BLS Certification - (Updated 2024)

Affiliations & Memberships

  • California Dental Association - (2015)
  • Tri County Dental Society - (2019)
  • American Dental Association - (2015)
  • American Student Dental Association - (2015)

Timeline

Associate General Dentist

Smile Studio
11.2021 - Current

Associate General Dentist

Pacific Dental Services
08.2019 - 10.2021

Student Dentist

Western University Of Health Sciences
08.2015 - 05.2019

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Western University of Health Sciences

Master of Science - Medical Sciences

Western University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Forensic Biology

California State University - Sacramento
  • Infection Control Certification (CIC) - (Updated 2024)
  • California Dental Licensure - (Updated 2024)
  • CPR / BLS Certification - (Updated 2024)
Soniya Patidar