Dr. Dipanwita Chattopadhyay
Dentist, Medical Officer
Kolkata,WB
Summary
I am a dentist by profession with a MPH(Masters in Public Health) degree and currently working at Heritage Health TPA Pvt Ltd as a medical officer. I have done my BDS from Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Chhattisgarh, India and have completed my MPH from NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, India with a CGPA of 8.52/10. During my graduation, I have worked as an intern for a year that made me capable of the operative and post operative methods involved in a dental treatment. This ranges from extraction to making up prosthesis. During my post graduation, I have been trained integrally in the fields of epidemiology, research methodology, quality management and social and behavioral aspects of health. I have been a part of 4 research works and have worked in 3 tertiary hospitals as an intern.
PUBLICATIONS :
1) Determination of oral hygiene status in Type 2 diabetic patients and comparison with the non diabetic patients ranging from 35 to 80 years of age at a tertiary hospital in West Bengal, India, International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management
(IJSREM), Volume: 04 Issue: 10 | Oct -2020, ISSN: 2582-3930( Main Author) http://ijsrem.com/
2) A cross-sectional study assessing the knowledge, awareness and perception of risk factors of oral cancer among the adult population in Kolkata, International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management (IJSREM) Volume: 04 Issue: 10|Oct -
2020,ISSN: 2582-3930 (Main Author) http://ijsrem.com/
ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
- A study assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of diarrhea patients in a tertiary hospital in WestBengal
- A study on the antibiotic resistance pattern of Escherichia coli in urinary isolates from a tertiary hospital in Kolkata
- A cross sectional study assessing the knowledge, awareness and perception of risk factors of oral cancer among the adult population in Kolkata
- Determination of oral hygiene status in diabetic patients in the age group 35 to 80 years in a tertiary hospital in West Bengal
TRAINEE EXPERIENCE :
- CHHATTISGARH DENTAL COLLEGE JAN 2017- JULY 2018
- ESI HOSPITAL, ANGUS OCT 2018- DEC 2018
- AMRI HOSPITALS, DHAKURIA MAR 2019- JULY 2019
- ESI HOSPITAL,BANDEL JAN 2020- MAY 2020
Enthusiastic Medical Professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of policies and processing and training in Health insurance procedure. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Health Industry.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Officer
Heritage Health TPA Pvt Limited
Kolkata, West Bengal
04.2021 - Current
Medical Processing in the Retail Section, investigations of high value claims, MIS Reports formulation and classifying diseases under International Classification of Diseases
- Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
- Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.
- Used administrative guidelines as resource or to answer questions when processing medical claims.
- Paid or denied medical claims based upon established claims processing criteria.
- Reported policy changes and company conditions affecting customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated accuracy and quality of data entered into agency management system.
- Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology and procedures and HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with claims department and industry anti-fraud organizations to resolve claims.
Assistant Dentist
Care And Smile
Kolkata, West Bengal
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Administered anesthetics and sedatives to control patients' pain and reduce stress for anxious patients during procedures.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information and performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Removed wisdom teeth by performing oral surgeries.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
- Checked growth, development and maxillary changes for verification of typical developmental milestones for age group.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery
Chhattisgarh Dental College And Research Institute
Bandel, West Bengal 08.2012 - 08.2018
Masters of Public Health - Public Health
NSHM Knowledge Campus
Kolkata 09.2018 - 08.2020
Skills
Clinical education
undefinedAccomplishments
ACHIEVEMENTS
Second position in Poster Competition, National Conference on Collaborative Health Sciences
(NATCONPH)
- Met with local officials at community events and established lasting relationships which helped to promote better overall collaboration when crises arose.
- Provided information on healthy eating habits and exercise to low-income pregnant women, which helped to cut the rate of gestational diabetes
- Promoted the benefits of and demonstrated good hand washing methods to preschoolers, effectively reducing influenza
CERTIFICATIONS :
- Implementation Of NABH Pre Accreditation Entry Level Standards in Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations -Quality Council Of India
- Medication Management and Safety -Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata
SKILLS :
Technical Skills And Knowledge:
1. General Purpose Programming Language- BASIC,JAVA, C, SQL, MS DOS
2. Statistical Software - SPSS
3. Health Informatics- DBMS
4. Basic Financial Accounting- Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance, Balance sheet
Timeline
Medical Officer
Heritage Health TPA Pvt Limited
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Dentist
Care And Smile
09.2018 - 04.2021
Masters of Public Health - Public Health
NSHM Knowledge Campus
09.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dental Surgery
Chhattisgarh Dental College And Research Institute
08.2012 - 08.2018
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