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Sruthy Nair

Morningside Drive, Auckland,AUK

Summary

Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Sarco Dentistry, excelling in patient relations and chairside assistance. Proven ability to educate patients on oral health while implementing effective treatment plans. Skilled in instrument preparation and infection control, ensuring a safe and efficient dental environment. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and care quality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Reddy's Dental
02.2025 - Current
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 5 - 6 procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Dentist

Sarco Dentistry
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.

Dental Intern

Rajiv Gandhi Dental Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
  • Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
  • Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
  • Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
  • Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
  • Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
  • Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.

Education

BDS - Dentistry

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, Karnataka
10-2022

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Disinfecting rooms and equipment
  • Patient relations
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Infection control procedures
  • Chairside assistance
  • Exam room setups
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Dental office administration
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Dental staff assistance
  • Chair-side support
  • Proficient in Exact

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Reddy's Dental
02.2025 - Current

Dentist

Sarco Dentistry
12.2023 - 05.2024

Dental Intern

Rajiv Gandhi Dental Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023

BDS - Dentistry

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

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