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Extracurricular Activities
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Davinna Satguna Rajah

Davinna Satguna Rajah

Dentist
Klang

Summary

Davinna is a hardworking and conscientious experienced dentist who is seeking a challenging, viable position outside clinical dentistry. She aims to pivot into the corporate world to play a more active role in communicating with people and to advocate for patient’s health. She is also hopeful to understand patient’s needs. She is a dedicated dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Locum

Various private dental clinics
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive diagnosis with treatment planning and basic dental procedures in various dental clinics
  • Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by following strict infection control protocols and regularly updating equipment maintenance records.
  • Reduced wait times by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing appointments based on urgency.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during consultations.
  • Streamlined office workflow by implementing efficient record-keeping systems for easy access to patient information during consultations.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses to further enhance clinical skills.

General Dentist

Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM)
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Working in a hospital-based setting, including major and minor maxillofacial surgical cases in operating theatres and in clinic
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards by staying informed about changes in laws or new guidelines for dentistry practices.
  • Developed long-lasting relationships with patients by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.

General Dentist

Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM)
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Experienced working in primary care, and in private clinics, including treating and handling medically compromised patients resulting in good ratings (90% score or higher) for all performance reviews
  • Completed an average of +40 dental procedures a day with comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans
  • Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
  • Participated actively within community events promoting oral health awareness and offering dental screenings, highlighting the importance of preventive care measures.
  • Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
  • Maintained detailed patient records to ensure accurate documentation of treatment plans and progress.
  • Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
  • Mentored junior dentists by sharing knowledge about best practices in dentistry and discussing complex cases together for better decision making.
  • Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists or periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Increased patient retention rates by building trust through transparent communication regarding treatment options, risks, benefits, costs involved during consultations.
  • Consistently followed up with current and past patients on dental status and recovery progress
  • Dentistry Skills: Experienced in suction complete dentures, partial dentures, extractions, minor oral surgeries (impacted molars, alveoloplasty, surgical removal of retained roots), aesthetic anterior and posterior fillings, root canal treatments, scaling, polishing, and whitening procedures
  • Learning: Molar endodontic, crown and bridge, implants.
  • Won 2nd place in Pedodontics Minimal Invasive Dentistry state competition
  • Selected as participant out of 100 candidates for Surgery Gold Medal Competition
  • Won 1st place in Orthodontic State Level course and Prosthodonic Copy Denture Course 2022

Education

Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery -

Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation University
Salem, India
09.2013 - 05.2018

Skills

Emergency Dental Care

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Hobbies

  • Reading Asian fiction
  • Freelance copywriting for social media
  • Hiking

Extracurricular Activities

Sungai Pelek Clinic, MOH and Sibu Hospital, MOH, Sungai Pelek, Malaysia, 07/01/19, 

Present, Gave dental talks about general oral health to create awareness in small town communities once a month.

Gave Continuous Dental Education (CDE) talks to junior dentists and clinic staff once a quarter.

Guided and trained younger dentists in hands on clinical dentistry through the tagging system Dental Competitions.

01/01/18, Present, Won 2nd place out of 12 teams in the Pedodontics Minimal Invasive Dentistry state competition. 

Selected as 1 of 3 participants from a pool of 100 students for the Oral Surgery Gold Medal competition.

1st place in Orthodontic state level course and Prosthodontic Copy denture course 2022.

Timeline

General Dentist

Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM)
10.2022 - 02.2024

Locum

Various private dental clinics
11.2021 - Current

General Dentist

Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM)
07.2019 - 09.2022

Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery -

Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation University
09.2013 - 05.2018
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