Drashti Patel
Kansas City
Summary
I am a foreign-trained dentist from India, graduated in 2020 from MP Dental College. Since immigrating to the U.S., I have worked as a dental assistant, growing into leadership roles and gaining experience in clinical and administrative aspects of dental practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Insurance Coordinator
Personal Care Dental Group
Raymore, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Managed patient insurance verification processes to ensure accurate coverage and reduce claim denials.
- Coordinated communication between dental staff and insurance providers to streamline claims and expedite payments.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing team knowledge on insurance protocols and policies.
- Reviewed and corrected billing discrepancies, maintaining high standards of accuracy in patient accounts.
Lead Dental Assistant
Jacaranda Dental Care
Venice, FL
09.2023 - 06.2025
- - Trained and mentored new hires (dental assistants and front office staff)
- - Proficient in Intraoral scanning using iTero and managing digital workflow
- - Performed chairside assisting, child prophylaxis, and treatment plan presentation
- - Supported the clinical team in patient scheduling, retention, and consults
- - Relocated to Kansas City, MO in June 2025 for personal and family reasons
Dental Assistant
Whitten Dentistry and Spa
Omaha, NE
03.2020 - 06.2023
- - Managed day-to-day operations, including patient scheduling and staff coordination
- - Trained new team members (clinical and administrative)
- - Assisted with X-rays, impressions, temporaries, denture repairs, and patient consults
- - Oversaw ordering of supplies and treatment coordination
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
MP Dental College
India01.2020
Skills
- Dental Coding, Treatment Planning
- Digital Workflow Management, Scheduling, Patient Consults
- Intraoral Scanning (iTero), Model Printing, Retainers, Bleach Trays
- Chairside Assisting, X-ray Positioning, PAN
- Child Prophylaxis
- Staff Scheduling, Training New Hires
- Patient Billing, Insurance Verification
- Reliable and Flexible Team Player
Timeline
Dental Insurance Coordinator
Personal Care Dental Group
01.2024 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Jacaranda Dental Care
09.2023 - 06.2025
Dental Assistant
Whitten Dentistry and Spa
03.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
MP Dental College