Jyotika (Joy) Dhawan, DMD
Raleigh, NC 27612
561-***-**** • ac7z2p@r.postjobfree.com
GENERAL DENTIST-ASSOCIATE
Professional Summary
Practicing General Dentist, proficient in Pediatric, Cosmetic, Sedation and Family Practice. With a decade of experience, seeking opportunities in an established practice, to associate and potentially lead toward partnership within a few years’ time. Open to all options, with motivation and ambition to utilize knowledge and skills in all areas of general practice. Ambitious and will excel under a good mentor as well as leading new associates and incorporating creative ideas to grow a successful practice and maintain a long-standing healthcare provider within the community.
EDUCATION
DMD, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA – June 2008
BS in Zoological Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Cum Laude honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crabtree Valley Dental ● Raleigh NC ● December 2017 – Present
Associate Dentist
Instituted “Accept, Buy, and Comply” program
Developed a Dental Assisting training ladder Level 1 and Level 2
Streamlined consent form process to include improved forms for restorative, endodontic, SDF, and oral surgery procedures
Contributed to systems to ensure an efficient working day from front to back
Helped develop an improved “Comprehensive Examination and treatment planning form” to enable a complete patient experience and attest to giving pts all treatment options
Created a “Shining Star of the Month” where employees voted via anonymous online survey for employee of the month
Gained further proficiency in oral surgical procedures, including Alveoloplasty, Full Mouth extraction, bone grafting techniques and Rotary endo procedures
Southcoast Smiles ● Seekonk, MA ● February 2015 – October 2017
Associate Dentist – Delivered full service care in Multi-Specialty environment to the Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island community at large.
Adult oral conscious sedation certified since June 2015
Pediatric oral conscious sedation certified since June 2016
Restored many comprehensive cases to completion via sedation
CEREC trained
Introduced Silver Diamine Fluoride Protocol to office
Mastered “Accept. Buy, and Comply” program administered by the Scheduling Institute
Surgical Extraction trained
Rotary Endo and Wave One Endo trained (GTX, Sybron, Wave One)
Participated in yearly charity program “Dentistry from the Heart” in which free dental care was provided to the community in need. 2015, 2016, 2017
Appeared in 6 commercials promoting dental technology, CARIVU, sedation dentistry, remineralization techniques, Dentistry from the Heart and oral cancer awareness (copy available on request)
1st Advantage Dental, New England ● Amherst, MA ● October 2011 – February 2015
Lead Dentist – Providing comprehensive dental care to patients in Amherst, Northampton, and Greenfield Massachusetts locations and serving as Lead Dentist in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Gained competence in restoring Implants.
Graduated from the Physics Forceps Continuing Education Seminar, and utilize tools and techniques for oral surgical procedures.
Gained expertise in Crown and bridge procedures including Veneers.
Gained expertise in Cosmetic procedures including in house tooth whitening.
Participated in many community events, including Bridal Exhibits, Chamber of Commerce functions, and appeared in online publications (available upon request).
Contributed in many marketing endeavors to increase the patient pool within Western Massachusetts significantly (examples available upon request).
Student of the Leadership Institute, a class designed by American Dental Partners to create Leaders in Private Practice settings.
Delegate, Best Practices of America, March, 2012 and March 2013, held annually in Boston. Represented 1st Advantage Dental, New England.
Lighthouse Dental Care ● Stratford, CT ● July 2011 – April 2013
Associate Dentist – Providing comprehensive dental care to pediatric and adult patients during Saturday hours
Treated all pediatric patients and was the dentist exclusively treating pediatric patients.
Along with pediatric patients, provided emergency dental care and routine treatment to adults.
This was a part time job on Saturday and some Mondays.
Allure Dental Group ● Fairfield, CT 06824 ● May 2011 – September 2011
Associate Dentist – Providing comprehensive care to families in lower Fairfield County.
Continued to provide quality care as well as perform cosmetic procedures.
NCDR LLC • Bridgeport, CT 06610• February 2010 – April 2011
Associate Dentist – Provided comprehensive dental care to medically underserved adults and children.
Experienced in Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery.
Proficient in utilizing Digital radiographs for diagnostic purposes.
Updated and referenced electronic database for record keeping of 2,000+ active patients.
Church Street Health Management • Myrtle Beach, SC 29577• September 2008 – February 2010
Associate Dentist – Provided comprehensive dental care to children, adolescents, and special needs patients.
Participated in many grassroots marketing opportunities to increase oral health awareness as well as increase a patient base.
Encouraged families within the community to make dental care part of a regular medical routine.
MEMBERSHIPS
ADA
MSDS
CSDA
Amherst Chamber of Commerce
Consultant, The Dental Advisor. Use and review new dental products and materials for a research and development group in Michigan.
References Are Available Upon Request.