Dentist Resume

Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat different dental problems or conditions like tooth decay and sensitivity, gum disease, or bad breath. Common duties listed in a dentist resume include performing oral prophylaxis, root canal or cavity filling, taking and interpreting X-rays, applying sealants, giving anesthesia, providing proper oral hygiene advice to patients and their families, performing oral examination using various dental instruments or tools, operating and maintaining dental equipment, recording and reviewing patient medical history, developing effective treatment plans and prescribing medication as well as properly educating patients on oral care. If you are looking for a job in this field, a dentist resume must highlight effective communication, team-working, decision-making, manual coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills along with the relevant work experience.

Dentist Resume Sample

Cinderella J. Nora
13007 Roosevelt Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone No: 560-857-2344
Email: cinderellanora@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Highly professional and talented Dentist with 5 + years of experience in diagnosing and treating dental problems, as well as providing preventive and corrective care for patients with different oral conditions or diseases. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, excellent analytical, and problem-solving skills, effective decision-making, and team-working skills as well as familiarity with established dental procedures, safety and infection control standards.

Summary of Skills:

Solid experience in diagnosing and treating variety of dental problems and conditions as well as thorough knowledge of wide range of dentistry procedures, using diagnostic equipment or dental instruments safely and interpreting dental X-ray results
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to make patients feel comfortable during treatment procedures as well as counsel them on proper oral hygiene
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment as well as possess exceptional team-working skills to maintain good relations with dental assistants, hygienists and other dental support staff members
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of latest dental advancements and developments
Ability to follow and maintain quality, safety and infection control standards properly
Strong organizational skills with ability to work under pressure and produce high-quality results
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose oral diseases, and make effective treatment plans
Ability to sit or stand for longer periods of time as well as work in irregular shifts, including weekends or holidays

Work Experience:
Dentist
Health-drive Dental, Los Angeles, CA
April 2017 - Present

Providing primary cost-effective care to dental patients in a competent manner for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various oral diseases
Performing physical assessment by using specific dental instruments, interviewing patients as well as recording and interpreting their medical and dental histories to diagnose mouth, teeth or gum-related problems
Providing appropriate instructions to dental hygienists, assistants and technicians in daily activities of the dental program as well as managed and administered established policies and procedures
Treating teeth malformations or gum injuries as well as performing root canal, teeth color restoration, surgical extractions, fixing and removing prosthetic
Ordering lab testing, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as well as developing an accurate identification of patients' dental problems based on correct interpretation of findings
Educating patients and their families regarding comprehensive oral hygiene

Dentist
PREMISE Health Center, Los Angeles, CA
September 2015 - March 2017

Safely used and maintained various dental instruments or tools including mouth mirrors, hand tools, X-ray machines and complex diagnostic equipment to perform evaluation procedures and make customized treatment plans accordingly
Performed cavity filling, tooth extractions, oral prophylaxis, braces installation, including teeth whitening procedures as well as administered anesthesia prior to dental procedures
Established dentistry procedures, including safety and infection control standards
Provided appropriate instructions or counseling to patients and their families on oral hygiene as well as methods of preventing the spread of oral related diseases

Dentist
Concorde Dental Care Groups, Los Angeles, CA
December 2013 - August 2015

Performed general dentistry procedures, including examination, direct and indirect restorative work, tooth extractions
Controlled pain and infection in patients by administering effective medications
Assisted senior dental doctors in surgeries as well as conducted follow-up sessions for patients who underwent delicate dental procedures
Communicated with dental staff regarding patient treatment plans as well as educated patients on oral health conditions
Promoted good dental care habits, and contributed in faster recovery from dental surgeries
Took responsibility to follow up care and referrals as required for the dental patients

Education & License:

National Board Dental Examination (NBDE)
Dental Board of California, Los Angeles, CA
2013
Doctor of Medicine Dentistry (DMD)or Doctor of Dental Medicine
UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
2011
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2007

Reference:
On request.