Staff Assistant

Dr.Swati Dixit.

*********@*****.*** **** Belvedere Dr 469-***-**** Plano,TX 75093.

Mission

Pursue my passion in Endodontics,Pediatric and Restorative Dentistry with accountability,transparency and professionalism.

Education

DDS, UCSF California. June 2008

Masters in Dental Surgery (Operative Dentistry and Endodontics) Oct 1984

NHDC, India.

Bachelor in Dental Surgery, NHDC, India. April 1982

Career History

Kool Smiles, Sherman TX. Oct 2009-April 2012

Full time Dentist doing General Dentistry for kids and adults.

Continuing to provide quality dental care in the field I am most passionate about.

Besides General Dentistry I treat all Endodontic cases at this office.

Perla Dental, Lanchester TX. Sept 2009-Oct 2009

Independent Contractor doing General Dentistry on both kids and adults.

Oklahoma Smiles Aug 2008- July 2009

Lead Dentist in an exclusive Pediatric Dentistry Practice for almost 1 yr. Adding one more aspect to my vast experience as a Dentist for 25yrs.

Enjoyed treating children gathering further experience doing Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, Replantations, Apexifications (MTA), space maintainers, habit reminders etc.

Routinely used nitrous.

I take pride in my ability to handle behavioral challenges of pediatric patient.

International Dentist Program June 2006-2008.

Experience in comprehensive treatment planning with sp attn to

CAMBRA and Evidence based Dentistry

Thorough knowledge of use of Nitrous oxide.

Full spectrum of restorative dentistry including restoration of Straumann implants.

Mastered rotary endodontics with pretreatments with molars endodontics.

Exp Abroad.

More than 22 years of teaching and Clinical experience Limited to Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics.Both in Private Practice and Dental School Setting.

Clinical Experience:

Private Practice(Mumbai) Limited to Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics. April 1995-june 2005

Besides handling routine endodontic and restorative cases have

handled advanced and complex endodontic cases, surgical endodontic

cases like replantations, apicoectomies, hemisections etc. Have also

done restorative challenges like full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic

corrections, and fragment reattachment cases.

Have handled complex Endodontic and Restorative cases referred by

General Dentists.

Have also successfully treated pediatric Endodontic cases. I have

particularly enjoyed managing behavioral challenges of pediatric

patients.

Consulting Endodontist. (Mumbai)

Nov1984-Apr 1995

Consulting Endodontist for various general Dentists handling all the

Endodontic cases at their offices

Faculty practice Mar 1986-June 2005

Along with my teaching duties was involved actively in treating

regular and complex Endodontic and Restorative cases at the Dental School Hospital Clinics.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Extensive teaching Experience of 22+ yrs both in Endodontics and

Operative Dentistry

Professor & Head (Chair) Dept of Conservative Dentistry andEndodontics

Modern Dental College & Research Center, Indore, India.

Jan 2000-June 2005

As an integral part of this institution since it’s inception was

instrumental in planning and setting up the department helping to get

the project off the ground. Advised authorities on resource

procurement and management, inventory control, setting administrative

policies and protocols and staff recruitment. Also assisted management

in managing costs and recommending equitable fee structure for

patients receiving dental care in the department. Routine duties besides

conducting lectures, preclinical and clinical demonstrations, tutorials,

seminars, laboratories and clinics included establishing guidelines and

job descriptions for academic, clinical and nursing staff. Arranged and

conducted camps for providing dental care for the needy in rural areas

with support from College administration.

Professor,Dept of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

MGV’s Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India.

Jan 1998- June 2005

Duties included assigning tasks to and supervising, assessing and

educating clinical and non-clinical staff. Was instrumental in fostering

a conducive work environment by creating and maintaining rapport and

morale amongst the staff. Was responsible for ensuring the smooth

functioning of the department on a day-to-day basis. Routinely

conducted lectures, pre-clinical and clinical demonstrations, tutorials,

seminars, laboratory sessions and clinics for undergraduate students in Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

Assistant Professor Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India

Nov 1994-Jan 1998

Promoted to this post from the post of lecturer was charged with

supervising and guiding junior staff. Routine duties included

conducting pre-clinical and clinical laboratory sessions,

demonstrations, lectures, tutorials, and seminars for undergraduate

students. Was responsible for supervising proper maintenance of

patient records and inventory. Helped and guided postgraduate students

of the Dept in their clinical work.

Lecturer, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India.

Mar 1986-Nov 1994

Conducted pre-clinics and clinics along with senior staff. Conducted

lectures and demonstrations for undergraduate students and

supervised their work. Routinely tended to the outpatient department,

treating patients in order to support hospital staff in managing the

tremendous inflow of those needing dental care at this public institution

Registrar, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Apr 1983- Mar 1984

Appointed as Registrar while still in the midst of completing

postgraduate studies. Charged with allotting patients to undergraduates

and maintaining undergraduate student attendance and clinical work

records. Assisted senior staff in managing outpatient department.

Besides my work as a postgraduate student I was responsible in

allotting patients to the undergraduates, maintaining their attendance

and clinical work record. Assisting the senior staff in managing dept.

OPD and helping in conducting preclinics and clinical supervision of

undergraduate students whenever needed by the senior staff.

Clinical Assistant, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, India.

Oct 1982- Mar 1983

Attending OPD and treating patients. Assisting the senior teaching staff

in conducting clinics.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Awarded scholarship by UCSF Alumni Association.

Dean’s commendation for Outstanding Achievments at UCSF.

Honors in the Subject of Biomaterials.

Ranked overall Third in Dental School For BDS at NHDC, Mumbai.

National Scholar ( high school).

CERTIFICATIONS

NBD 1 & 11

WREB.

CPR.

TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE, OKLAHOMA LAW AND ETHICs

LICENSED IN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA

CERTIFIED TO PRACTICE ENTERAL SEDATION IN TX

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Active participation. in GKAS program at the UCSF.

Mentor to various incoming IDP students

Participated in the interview process of incoming freshmen at the UCSF.

MEMBERSHIPS

ADA.

AGD.

AAPD.

CONTINUING EDUCATION.( special attention to Endo)

Hands on course on Rotary Endo instrumentation conducted by

Brassler,USA March 2008.

Webinar on Advanced Technics and Eficiency in Endodontics by Dr Ali Nasseh(2hrs)12.28.2008.

Webinar on Fundamental of Rotary endodontic Procedures by Dr Corey Gold (3hrs) 03.03.2009.

Webinar on Mineral trioxide aggregate in Endodontics by Dr Joe Camp (3hrs)

04.08.2009.

Webinar on Rotary Endodontics by Densply (2hrs). 02.26.2010.

Webinar on A systemic approach to Endodontic Diagnosis A 13 step process by Dr Ali Nasseh. (2hrs) 01.10.2010.

Enteral/Conscious Sedation initial permit course June 18&19 2010. (18 hrs)

Keeping up with current trends in General and Pediatric Dentistry through multiple participatory and self study CE courses over the past 3 yrs.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEMINARS held at the UCSF.

Attended and participated in numerous Dental and Speciality

Conferences,Courses and Seminars over the years of various Dental

Assocations and Bodies in India.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Enjoy meeting people and making friends. Travelling, Hiking, trekking, music,

movies.

PERSONAL.

US citizen Currently residing in Plano TX

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