RUNUNTHIKA BALASUBRAMANIAM
Colombo
Summary
Dedicated Student Dentist committed to delivering high-quality dental care for all ages under supervision of licensed dentist. Listens attentively to patients, understands concerns, and resolves independently or together with senior dentist. Performs pain-free examinations and teeth cleaning and offers dental care advice and encouragement to patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Assistant Dentist
Faizee Dental Care
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
Intern Dentist
SRM University
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Completewith patients for treatment plan.
- Adjusted dentures to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
- Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Performed root canal therapy to save teeth from extraction.
Education
SRM UNIVERSITY
RAMAPURAM , CHENNAI07.2017
Skills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Infection control protocols
- Pain Management Techniques
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Oral Examinations
- Plaque Control Programs
- Infection Control
- Oral Hygiene Management
- Preliminary and Custom Impressions
- Post Operative Instruction
- Tooth Extractions
- Charting
- General restorative dentistry
- Root Canals
- Dental impressions
- Teeth polishing
- Orthodontics understanding
Core Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for enhanced and effective patient care.
- Familiar with several charting and recording software programs.
- Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, enhancing the ability to diagnose problems and find solutions.
- Solid background in dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, with the ability to provide patients with several options for treatment.
- Excellent leadership abilities and attention to detail to minimize oversight and mistakes to reduce unnecessary expenses for the practice and the patient.
- Expertise in prevention, teeth cleaning, root canals, crowns and extractions.
- Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.
Certification
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP IN ENDODONTICS
ROTARY ENDODONTICS
WORKSHOP ON BASIC ORTHODONTICS
WORKSHOP ON BASIC LIFE SUPPORT.
HANDS ON WORKSHOP ON “CROWN AND BRIDGE ’’
Affiliations
SLDA 2019
SLDA 2024
Timeline
Assistant Dentist
Faizee Dental Care
06.2017 - 06.2018
Intern Dentist
SRM University
10.2015 - 09.2016
SRM UNIVERSITY
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