Chirag Kamlesh Patel
BDS (UK)
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About Me
- GDC Number:
- 250884
Over the past six and a half years I have had the opportunity develop not only my dental clinical skills but also my time management and organisational skill. I pride myself on being a highly organised and motivated individual that cares about my patients and the quality of care I offer them. I work well as part of a team, and find building a rapport with colleagues and patients very rewarding. I have been complimented on my ability to manage patients and their expectations, and see this as one of the most important aspects of working in healthcare. I am driven by the satisfaction of providing dental care that makes my patients happy and has a positive impact on their lives.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my Foundation year, and have grown greatly in confidence and ability. I am currently developing my existing skills within a specialist environment as a DCT, undertaking Secondary Care and Max Facs in order to be a proficient and safe independent dentist. I am keen to learn about all aspects of general dentistry; however I am particularly interested in the field of Restorative, Minimally-Invasive Dentistry and Cosmetics.
The drive to enhance my skills and make a difference within the profession is reflected via articles, competitions and awards that I have received.
Top 5 presentations - Minimally invasive Dentistry [2015]
Regional level, as awarded by Post Graduate Dental Dean
University Scholarship Prize in Restorative Case reports [2014]
Tom Pitt-Ford Prize in Endodontology [2014]
Dentsply Ceram X Duo Case Competition [2014]
Represented Liverpool University Dental School in the UK finals, having submitted a Case Poster showing Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitation using Nano-Ceramic Composites.
RCS: Dental Clinical Skills Participant [2014]
Participated in a Clinical Skills Competition, held by the Royal College of Surgeons, from which I have been granted 12 months’ affiliation with RCS.
Bridge Course Exemplary Performance [2013]
Following the successful completion of this course at LUDH, my Bridge preparations were kept, for future dental students to examine and learn from
Fixed Prosthodontics: Crown’s Revision Article Online Publication [2013]
Used by Dental Students all over the UK, and endorsed by LUDH tutors as part of curriculum; I have published an On-line revision article as a 3-part series on Crown’s provision, which can be found at TeethGeek.com or as the #1 hit when “Crowns Revision” is searched via Google.
W&H Crown Course Award [2012]
Following completion of this course at LUDH, I was awarded with a Certificate, monetary prize from W&H (hand-piece manufacturers), and my Crown preparations were kept for future students.
Experience
DCT/SHO 1
September, 2015 - present
Birmingham Community Healthcare and BDH
West Midlands
I am currently undertaking a 6 month Dental Core Training post rotating through Special care, Oral Surgery and Restorative, followed by 6 months at Queen Elizabeth Hospital as a Maxillofacial trainee. I am learning how to treat advanced cases within the Specialist environment, and often providing Sedation in order to complete treatment. My rotation in Max Facs will enhance my skills in dealing with General medicine, Facial trauma, Oral medicine and Oral surgery.
VT/FD1 Dentist
September, 2014 - present
Glenside Dental Practice
Heswall, Wirral
I have thoroughly enjoyed GDP, developing significantly as a clinician, in terms of efficiency, confidence and forward-thinking. Working within the team, I have learned to effectively manage a large number of designated patients with needs covering all aspects of dentistry. I have heightened my awareness of the key roles of a GDP, and acknowledging when to liase with specialists and other healthcare professional to act in the patient’s best interests.