Samiksha Gadekar

Experience

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  Government Dental College

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Dental Intern

  • Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information, performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases and provided appropriate treatments .• Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.• Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, one to one patient communication ,explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.• Dental emergency management.• Presented papers on topics “Effect on Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension on Periodontal Diseases” and “Local Anesthesia and Methods of Isolation in Pediatric Dentistry”.• Mentoring junior students assigned in posted departments.• Posted to work at Government Dental Clinic, at Bandra ( Mumbai , India) to have hands on experience of handling a clinic.• Attended evening clinic as a part of out of college Internship at Dr Sonia Borgaonkar Dental Clinic at Matunga Road , Mumbai, India. Show less

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  Ragade Dental Clinic

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Junior Dentist

  • Evaluation of overall health and oral hygiene of patients.• Conducting preventive dental procedures such as scaling, tooth polishing, sealant application, composite fillings.• Observing and assisting in procedures like dental implant surgery conducted at the clinic.

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  Ekdant Dental Care

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2016

  Associate Dentist

  • Primary screening, diagnosis and providing appropriate dental treatments like root canal, extractions, dentures, crowns, x-rays, and restorative fillings to the patients with the use of latest dental materials and instruments.• Active role in promoting clinical growth by providing ideas of collaboration with medical providers and specialist dentist, thus improving patient safety specially of the patients with special healthcare needs and increasing the patient inflow.• Providing patient centered approach of care by effectively communicating the treatment plan with the patients and their families.• Coordinating with the dental assistants, visiting specialty dentists and other nonclinical staff to ensure that the dentalcare needs of the patients are met.• Organizing and maintaining patient’s health record systems and also helping to schedule the patient’s appointments and specialist visit.• Facilitate quarterly seminars for patients to raise awareness of oral health care services by educating them on topics such as preventive dental care, plague control, techniques of cleaning teeth.• Keeping updated with the latest policies and mandates of the government and waste management techniques. Show less

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  Ekdant Dental Care

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2018

  Associate Dentist

  • Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information and performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.• Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues, extractions, restorative fillings, crowns, to prevent further damage to teeth and gums.• Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.• Created individualized treatment plans and advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.• Established policies and procedures for 8-member dental practice team, informed all employees of guidelines and supervised enforcement.• Collaborated with consulting specialty dentist to plan dental treatments. Show less

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  WellShare International

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Administration and Development Intern

  • Assist in the creation of communications, grant applications, and fundraising materials.• Assist in soliciting sponsorships for upcoming fundraising event• Assist in the creation of content for our newsletter, blog and social media channels• Assist in writing and editing materials for donor recognition and donor retention• Assist with organization and management of fundraising events• To attend team meetings and be willing to contribute to other team activities as requested• To help accurately maintain the organization’s database (Salesforce) of members and supporters• General office and administration support• Assisting the Executive Director Show less

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  Blu Care Inc

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Mental Health Practitioner - ARMHS

  • To be responsible for monitoring client health status while in the program.• Provide an array of outpatient mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery.• Develop a health assessment tool, service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout the duration of treatment.• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.• Complete and maintain documentation according to federal and state guidelines.• Schedule program work, oversee daily operations, coordinate the program's activities, and set priorities for managing the program.• Manage marketing and outreach to the community. Show less

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  Minnesota Department of Health

  Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

  Public Health Specialist
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  Stepscare LLC

  Jun 2022 - now

  Office Manager