Uche Akanihu
Summary
A general dentist with six years of experience in West Africa who will graduate from New York University next year. With expertise in various aspects of dentistry and strong interpersonal relationships, this helps deliver routine and emergency care to a diverse population of patients. Also, have the ability to alleviate the fears of anxious patients, making them more receptive to treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
High Level Dental Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents, personnel records and administrative requirements.
- Sent claims to insurance to ensure collections are made promptly.
- Using the open dental software system, I gather and review patient records, data and health history to share with dentists.
Medical office aide
Total care family clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Book appointments for patients and bill patients.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Member, board of directors
Spring Hill Health services Limited
03.2020 - 03.2023
- As a member of the health facility's board of directors, I ensured that dental care was provided to patients following the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria's guidelines.
Resident Doctor
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Residency in Community dentistry and had to take rotations in all specialties of dentistry.
- I had to teach the dental students when they came for clinic rotations.
Dental Officer
Pearl Dental Clinic and Braces Centre
11.2016 - 12.2019
- I was responsible for providing routine and emergency dental care to a diverse population of patients and also assisted the orthodontist in providing orthodontic care.
Dental officer
Goverment Dental Center
09.2016 - 10.2017
- I had to undergo the mandatory National Youth Service Corp, a volunteer service to my country.
- I had to provide routine dental care to all patients under the supervision of the senior dental officers.
Intern Doctor
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Providing routine dental care to patients while learning from various consultants in all specialties in dentistry
Education
DDS (in View) -
New York University
New York09.2024
Bachelors of Dental Surgey -
University of Port Harcourt
Rivers State Nigeria11.2014
Skills
- Comprehensive treatment planning
- Extractions
- Endodontic therapies
- Crowns and bridges
- Dentures
- Emergency dental care
Certification
CPR and AED (BLS), Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
Interests
- Spending quality time with family
- Travelling and learning new cultures
- Sharing laughter with friends
Timeline
Office Manager
High Level Dental Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022
Medical office aide
Total care family clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
Member, board of directors
Spring Hill Health services Limited
03.2020 - 03.2023
Resident Doctor
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
02.2019 - 06.2021
Dental Officer
Pearl Dental Clinic and Braces Centre
11.2016 - 12.2019
Dental officer
Goverment Dental Center
09.2016 - 10.2017
Intern Doctor
University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 04.2016
CPR and AED (BLS), Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
DDS (in View) -
New York University
Bachelors of Dental Surgey -
University of Port Harcourt
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