
Jinal Sonara
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About me
Aspiring DDS/DMD candidate | Dental Hygienist | Dental Insurance and Patient Coordinator at Riggs Community Health Center
Education

University of Houston-Clear Lake
2021 - 2024Master's degree Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3.61
Gujarat University
2015 - 2020Bachelor of dental surgery Dentistry 3.37
Experience

Swarnim Jayanti dental Hospital
Oct 2019 - Oct 2020Intern DentistPerformed oral examinations and educated patients on oral health maintenance measures along with proper oral hygiene and plaque control proceduresExecuted injectable intralesional steroid treatment for oral precancerous conditions, composite fillings, crown preparation, teeth extraction, cleaning, and root canal procedures under guidance of facultyAssisted dentists with setting up examination room, dental trays and suctioning, instruments, and other necessary support for diagnosis and dental proceduresGained radiology experience and exposed, developed, and mounted dental x-rays Show less

Dr. Hemang Zala’s Dental Hospital
Nov 2020 - Aug 2021DentistConducted restorations, root canals, crown preparation, extractions, fabricated partial and complete dentures, scaling and root planning, and cancer screeningDelivered comprehensive and prompt dental care, including emergency, restorative, and preventive procedures for patients of every age, with emphasis on patient education to prevent and manage diseases related to oral healthFabricated customized mouth guards and retainers by taking dental impressions of patients' teethPerformed oral health examinations to diagnose dental issues, and created suitable treatment plans, and prescriptionsDirected group of assistants in the dental office to keep meticulous healthcare records and provide best patient support Show less

Greater Houston Heart & Vascular center
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023Treatment Coordinator InternAssisted manager in operations, planning and inventory of the facilityConsulted new and existing patients on doctors' comprehensive treatment plan, insurance coverage and payment options

Smile Rangers Dental
Jan 2024 - May 2024Patient Care Coordinator InternStreamlined patient records, insurance claims, dental inventory, and collaborated with staff members to ensure best patient careOversaw arranging patient appointments using phone calls, message delivery and reception, appointment reminders, and coordination with dental specialistsAssisted patients with completing paperwork, insurance management, and the registration procedure efficientlySupported patients by providing detailed information on dental hygiene procedures, treatment schedules and cost breakdowns Show less

Universal Smiles Dentistry
Jun 2024 - Feb 2025Dental Hygienist and Patient Care CoordinatorPerforming general dental hygiene tasks including SRP and Arrestin treatmentAdministering patient appointment, preauthorization for various dental procedures and handling billing and insurance management to ensure efficient dental operationsShadowing dentist to get trained on invisalign treatment and supporting patients by providing detailed information on various dental procedures

Riggs Community Health Center
Feb 2025 - nowDental Insurance and Patient Coordinator
Licenses & Certifications

Registered Dental Hygienist
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHAug 2024
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
American Heart AssociationJan 2024.webp)
Dentist
Indian Dental Association (H.O.)Oct 2021
Volunteer Experience
Patient Care Coordinator
Issued by Creative Smiles and Kidzone Dental - Missouri City, Houston on Mar 2023
Associated with Jinal SonaraPandemic Volunteer
Issued by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation - AMC on Apr 2020
Associated with Jinal SonaraDentist
Issued by AMC Dental College on Nov 2019
Associated with Jinal Sonara
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- guGujarati
- puPunjabi
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