Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Mavis Kyerewaah Ampadu

Accra,AA

Summary

Highly skilled dentist dedicated to patient safety and comfort, with focus on delivering excellent customer service. Possesses strong listening and communication skills to allow for clear, concise conversations with patients and colleagues.

Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication.

Organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Ghana Health Service
12.2022 - Current
  • Performed dental examinations and operations such as Extractions, Root canal treatments,Restorative treatments and other relevant procedures.
  • Provided chair-side assistance ,obtained consent, explained the general overview of procedures as well as complications .Addressed patient concerns to provide the best healthcare.
  • Conducted quality improvement projects and departmental presentations
  • Diagnosed and treated infections,mouth ulcers and other oral pathologies
  • Preoperative and post operative management of patients .Requesting and reviewing investigations including routine labs and radiographic imaging. Prescribing medications, reviewing and carrying out postoperative instructions
  • Collaborated with non-profit organizations to conduct multiple dental outreaches in underprivileged communities in Ghana

Senior House Officer

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Perform a wide range of dental procedures including Extractions ,Restorations, Crowns, Root canal treatments , Scaling and polishing, Surgical Extractions , Bridges and Denture repairs.
  • Supervise and participate in the training of junior house officers
  • Review independently in-patient cases daily
  • Communicate results of radiographic and lab investigations with senior colleagues
  • Assisted patients with complex health needs by conducting thorough examinations and issuing referrals to specialists for further management
  • Assisted in Maxillofacial operations including reconstruction, open and close reduction and internal fixations, incision and drainage of dento-alveolar infections,Excisional Biopsies and surgical procedures.
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient clinic operations including scheduling appointments ,managing inventory and organizing patient records

Junior House Officer

Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Performed various procedures including extractions,root canal treatments, Scaling and polishing and other minor procedures
  • Provided chairside assistance and observed complex dental procedures
  • Engaged patients in oral health advice
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records including treatment plans ,progress reports and other relevant documentations
  • Maximized treatment outcomes by analyzing patients medical history, including drug allergies
  • Educated patients about dental pathologies and the proper oral care to prevent them





Intern Dentist

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Offered support during dental operations such as examinations , cleanings and dental extractions
  • Assisted with the creation and upkeep of dental casts , models and laboratory work
  • Mastered support duties for commonly practiced dental procedures
  • Assisted and observed senior medical officers during dental procedures

Intern Dentist

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2018
  • Observed senior colleagues performing complex dental procedures
  • Followed strict patient protection rules for radiation safety, information protection and consent dor dental procedures
  • Scheduling high volume appointments and coordinated charts for next-day appointments
  • Took bitewing,panoramic and occlusal X-rays and positioned dentist review
  • Prepped patients and mastered instrument hand-offs to assist dentist during routine appointments

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Ternopil State Medical University
Ternopil, Ukraine
06.2018

Skills

  • Simple and surgical extractions
  • X-ray analysis
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Good team player
  • Result focused
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Preventive care
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Customer relations and service
  • Local anaesthesia administration
  • Effective communication skills in both vertical and horizontal structures of an organization

Accomplishments

I am privileged to have a role in the management of a healthcare facility as the acting Clinical Care Coordinator.The role has helped me garner managerial and administrative skills through organizing workshops for staff, quality assurance projects, client satisfaction surveys and healthcare improvement projects , thereby increasing patient satisfaction.

I have also lead and organized free dental outreaches in less deprived areas in my district

Certification

AHA Certified BLS Provider

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

General Dentist

Ghana Health Service
12.2022 - Current

Senior House Officer

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022

Junior House Officer

Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge)
06.2020 - 06.2021

Intern Dentist

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2019

Intern Dentist

Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

Ternopil State Medical University
Mavis Kyerewaah Ampadu