Patient Care Community Health

Jothi Nadarajah, DDS Westfield, NJ • 412-***-****

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Summary

Dentist

Careful Patient Care Tailored Treatment Solutions Dedicated Dentist combining 20+ years of experience in general dentistry while working with adults and children in private practice and community health settings. Accomplished in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients. Proven expertise in communicating complex dental treatments & alternative treatment plans for multi-cultural patients and family members. Expert in recommending patients to dental specialists as needed. Successful background teaching students as well as experience as a lead general dentist in a large private practice with hygienists, specialists, dental assistants, and a large team of support staff, performing most general dental procedures. Knowledgeable in medical terminology, HIPAA, and patient privacy. Areas of Expertise

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• Endodontics

• Prosthodontics

• Restorative Dentistry

• Oral surgery (simple/surgical

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• Periodontal Procedures

• Pedodontics (Nitrous oxide)

• Building Patient Rapport

• Oral Health Consulting

• Simple Implant

• Crown Restorations

• Patient Satisfaction

Key Accomplishments

Acknowledged for outstanding patient care and patient retention resulting from leveraging the ability to address the dental needs and provide comprehensive care in a timely manner at Kinder Smiles Foundation.

Improved the dental experience for pediatric patients by ensuring a comfortable environment to be able to diagnose and treat children efficiently and effectively using nitrous oxide when needed at Magic Smiles Dental.

Delivered exceptional patient care and maintained high satisfaction by providing coordinated comprehensive general dental care for both adults and children in a multispecialty facility at Mountain Park Health Center

Served as a mentor and resource for problem solving in dentistry while teaching hands-on clinical dentistry to dental students and residents rotating through the clinic A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Successfully managed Puja Dental, a practice with a hygienist, dental assistants, manager, and receptionist, growing a loyal and satisfied patient base (>1500 patients) with several generations. Collections averaged 95%-98% of production. Sold the practice and worked for the new owner until relocating to Phoenix, Arizona. Professional Experience

KinderSmiles Foundation, Trenton, NJ

Dentist (part time)

2020 – Present

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Provide the highest quality dentistry with the best service possible to both adults and children. Scope includes comprehensive exam and diagnosing dental problems in adult and pediatric patients by conducting in-depth dental health screenings. Presented treatment plan along with alternative plans, communicating effectively, both to patient and parents when needed the importance and urgency of the proposed treatment.

Enhanced patient’s dental outcomes by instructing on best practices in oral health and recommending solutions including nutritional counseling and home care.

Provided restorative, cosmetic, oral surgery, periodontal and prosthodontic services along with pedodontics services including nitrous oxide sedation.

Play a key role in efficiency for the fast-paced office with 15-20 patients per day (both children & adults).

Magic Smiles Dental, Phoenix, AZ

Pediatric/General Dentist (Part time)

2016 – 2020

Provided dental care for children ages 2-21. Delivered preventive restorative, emergency dental care to toddlers, preschoolers & school age children and some adult patients. Gained expertise in working in a fast-paced environment primarily treating the pediatric population using sedation when needed with the help of a large team of both clinical & administrative support staff.

Provided restorative and preventive care for 25-30 children per day.

Optimized patient’s time by encouraging same day treatment when possible. Mountain Park Health Center, Phoenix, AZ

Staff Dentist

2013 – 2018

Delivered comprehensive primary care for children and adults who had extensive dental needs due to neglect and lack of access to care in a public health community health center in phoenix Arizona Federally Qualified facility (FQHC). Handled up to 10-12 patients daily. Provided supervision & Clinical instructions for rotating senior dental students and residents from AT still university’s Arizona School of Health Sciences.

Kept abreast with new & developing dental technologies and research through participating in CE (continuing education).

Helped maintain healthy teeth and gums by encouraging regular dental check-ups and cleanings.

Performed a variety of oral health treatments, including dental fillings, crowns, and bridges.

Increased staff efficiency by mentoring and training new dentists and staff. Additional Experience

Puja Dental, Phoenix, AZ, Lead Dentist / Owner

A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences, Phoenix, AZ, Adjunct Professor Beaver Valley Dental, Ambridge, PA, Owner, Solo Practitioner American Dental Centers, Pittsburgh, PA, Staff Dentist Education & Credentials

D.D.S., Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA B.D.S., Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India

M.S., Operative Dentistry, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN State Licenses: AZ (2007- present); NJ (2020-present); NY (2020-present); PA (1991-current)

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