Srujana Lakshmi Battula
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant Surgeon with extensive experience at a leading practice, excelling in patient care coordination and four-handed procedures. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety during oral surgeries while maintaining strict infection control. Skilled in dental impressions and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant Surgeon
From 2012 to 2019
06.2012 - 06.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Educated patients on recovery methods and times.
- Analyzed patients' medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to determine best procedure.
- Thoroughly assessed patients to identify medical condition and level of surgical risk.
- Designed treatment plans for patients.
- Followed strict schedules during surgeries.
- Administered pain relief medication.
- Performed surgery on average of Number patients per week to correct deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Performed minor, outpatient surgical procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on patients' following surgery, discuss patient condition and coordinate care.
Dentist
Junior Dental Surgeon
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
- Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Adjusted dentures to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
- Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
- Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Provided preventive care and guidance to promote good dental hygiene.
- Recorded treatment information in patient charts.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
- Performed root canal therapy to save teeth from extraction.
- Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
- Directed staff handling patients' cleanings and support work for more advanced procedures.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection pockets and gingivitis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental
St.Joseph Dental College
Eluru Duggirala 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Bi P C
Vikas Junior College
Guntur 05.2002
High School Diploma -
CsI English Medium School
Eluru04.2000
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient relations
- Data confidentiality measures
- Clinical support
- Team collaboration abilities
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental impressions
- Instrument selection
- Oral health education
- Exam room setups
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Dental procedure preparation
- Oral surgery
- Procedure support
- Chairside assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Dental impression specialist
- Patient records gathering
- Insurance billing
- Dental office administration
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient scheduling
- Chair-side support
- Patient services
- Dental terminology
- Medical records management
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental radiography
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental staff assistance
- Patient schedule management
- Patient education
- Inventory management
- X-ray processing
- Patient intake procedures
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Treatment room setup
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental hygiene
- Strong manual dexterity
- Periodontics
- Dental staff support
Accomplishments
Iam very enthusiastic to work in dental department doing dental procedures with full capability to handle dental cases and treat the patients with utmost care and with responsibility can speak Telugu ,English , Hindi languages fluently.
Certification
Merit certificates in my college
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Dental Assistant Surgeon
From 2012 to 2019
06.2012 - 06.2019
Dentist
Junior Dental Surgeon
08.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Dental
St.Joseph Dental College
Bachelor of Science - Bi P C
Vikas Junior College
High School Diploma -
CsI English Medium School