Andre Carelsen

I am a very reliable, trustworthy and honest person, with a great passion for dentistry and helping people around me. My good communication skills, positive attitude and pleasant demenour allows me to easily relate to people. I have a keen ability to distill complex procedures and processes into simple language. My compassion and empathy permit me to put my patients at ease and make them feel comfortable.
Iamadetailed-orientedpersonwithacreativeandinnovativeapproachtosolvingproblems. Asa professional team player, I can interact and adapt to a variety of situations easily. I enjoy learning new things and taking on new challenges. I am a natural leader, able to take charge of situations and have experience working with a variety of people. With good conflict and resource management skills, I believe I will be an asset to any organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE
COMPANY NAME:NHC Northcliff
AREA:Johannesburg, Northcliff, Randburg
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: January 2023- present

POSITION: Dentist
DUTIES:

 
Communicating with patients in an enthusiastic and professional manner.
➢ Evaluating patient’s dental condition to reach a diagnosis to determine the appropriate treatment plan.
➢ Providing general dentistry to patients (six days a week with alternative Sundays), which includes
cleanings, extractions (general and surgical extractions), restorations, root canals, prostodontics
(crowns, bridges and dentures), general orthodontic appliances etc.
➢ Adequate record keeping of patients medical and dental history and treatment that was performed on
the patients.
➢ Performing duties in theater if needed
➢ Collaborating with different specialists like orthodontist, periodontist and maxillofacial surgeon to
determine appropriate treatment plans and if needed to do referrals
➢ Performing and evaluation of x- rays (intraoral, panoramic and CBCT) to reach a diagnosis
➢ Using CAD/CAM to fabricate fixed prosthodontic crowns and bridges.
➢ Ordering and stock taking of materials needed in a dental practice
➢ Using Goodx to bill patients, write prescriptions and to set up quotations for medical aid authorization
 

TERTIARY EDUCATION

University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) Completed, 2021
 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
⬧ Basic toxin and filler course ⬧ Basic life support