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Neha Patel

@nehapatel2

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Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist with 7+ years' clinical experience in patient care and dental claims review.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a patient-focused role blending clinical hygiene with dental operations or claims review, in a collaborative team that values quality care and professional growth.

I am a detail-oriented, licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) with over seven years of clinical experience delivering preventive and periodontal care, educating patients, and maintaining accurate clinical records. I combine strong clinical skills — including radiography, periodontal assessment, scaling and prophylaxis — with administrative expertise in treatment-plan review, preauthorization evaluation, and use of practice management systems like Dentrix and Dexis.

I have contributed to policy and training development, supported new-client implementations, and conducted system testing while identifying utilization trends for resolution. I communicate effectively with patients and care teams, provide culturally competent care in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, and continue to pursue high-quality outcomes in both direct patient care and dental operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Dental Hygienist

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Bowden Dental

May 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Deliver clinical dental hygiene care including scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments while educating patients and collaborating with dentists to develop and document treatment plans.

Oral Prophylaxis Patient Education Local Anesthesia

Dental Hygienist

Hunterdon Family Dental

Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Provided dental hygiene services including cleanings, periodontal therapy, and oral health education, with specialized care for Medicaid patients and thorough clinical documentation.

Periodontal Therapy Patient Education Clinical Assessment

Registered Dental Hygienist

Ocean Health Initiative

Dec 2018 - Sep 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Performed comprehensive dental hygiene assessments, radiographs (FMX/BWX/Pano), preventive procedures, and maintained accurate patient records within FQHC clinical protocols.

FQHC Clinical Care Assessments

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Arts of Freehold

Aug 2018 - Oct 2018 (2 months)

Delivered dental hygiene services, performed extra/intraoral assessments and radiographic imaging, and supported treatment planning with detailed documentation.

Periodontal Charting Clinical Documentation

Registered Dental Hygienist

Madison Dental

Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 (1 month)

Provided hygiene services and assisted with clinical procedures while maintaining accurate records and adhering to infection control and safety standards.

Dental Hygiene Clinical Records Clinical Support Patient Education

Registered and Certified Dental Assistant

Somerset Dental PC

May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year)

Assisted dentists across general, perio, endo, ortho, and oral surgery procedures, managed supplies and equipment, and coordinated patient scheduling and follow-ups.

Scheduling Sterilization Clinical Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eastern International College

Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene completed in May 2018 with licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist and certification in local anesthesia and x‑ray.