RITU BHARDWAJ
PH: 858-***-**** abkyx4@r.postjobfree.com
***** ****** *****, *** *****, CA 92126
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging role that leverages my dental training & work
experience as a dental observer/assistant
Professional Summary
4+ years of dental assistant experience in multi-specialty dental clinics.
Key skills include:
. Sterilization of dental instruments & equipments.
. Paraprofessional tasks & oral hygiene duties like receiving patients,
examining dental records, and preparing patients for treatment.
. Strong understanding of dental terminology, able to prepare patient
records and x-rays.
. Excellent communication skills including written, oral and interpersonal.
. Proficient in computer skills -Word, Excel and Outlook.
. CPR certification and Coronal polish license - planned for completion in
Oct'10
Education
o Bachelor of Dental Surgery(BDS) Jul 2002
Sri Guru Ram Das (SGRD) Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Punjab,
India
Work Experience
Dr. Kloeffler TMJ & Orofacial Pain Management Clinic, San Diego, CA
(Observership) Dec 2006 - Current
o Prepared treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental
procedures.
o Assisted the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures
o Assisted with preparation of patient records and x-rays
o Sterilized and disinfected instruments and equipments
o Strong in patient management. Build patient rapport and prepared patients
for treatment.
o Maintained treatment information in patient records.
Dr. Kalsi Dental Clinic, Punjab, India (Dental Surgeon)
Mar 2005 - Jul 2006
o Performed procedures such as root canal treatments, composite fillings,
extractions, and partial & complete dentures.
o Actively participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and
office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level
of patient service
Gardner Family Health Network, Inc., San Jose, California (Dental
Assistant) Sep 2004 - Feb 2005
o Assisted senior dental surgeons in multiple extractions, dentures,
composite fillings & oral prophylaxis.
o Prepared treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental
procedures.
o Recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
o Strong understanding and knowledge of dental instruments and set ups and
delivery of 4 handed dentistry
Dr. Kalsi Dental Clinic, Punjab, India (Dental Surgeon)
Jul 2002 - Aug 2004
o Independently performed procedures such as silver fillings, oral
prophylaxis, extractions, pulp capping and root canals.