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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
India
01.2020

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
Drashti Patel