To develop specialist skills to meet the skill gap in oral health service delivery in Port Moresby and PNG. Knowledgeable in Oral Cancer patient management with comprehensive background in dental care and patient management. Proven track record of delivering quality dental treatments and improving patient satisfaction. Demonstrated ability in patient communication and procedural accuracy.
Hi, I’m
Beatrice Alup Saurang Solok
Port Moresby,NCD
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Port Moresby General Hospital
Senior Dental Officer
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and facilitating effective communication between team members.
- Diagnosed oral conditions by conducting thorough examinations and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools such as digital radiography.
- Educated patients about the importance of regular dental check-ups and at-home oral care practices, resulting in improved long-term patient outcomes.
- Oversaw infection control protocols within the practice, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Provided emergency dental services as needed, alleviating pain or discomfort from acute issues like toothaches or broken teeth.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive dental care and promoting good oral hygiene habits.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring proper stocking levels to maintain uninterrupted service delivery.
- Assisted in the training of dental staff members, ensuring adherence to best practices for efficient clinic operations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty within the practice community.
- Coordinated referrals between general dentistry practitioners and specialists when necessary for comprehensive care management.
- Extracted teeth and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
- Conducted oral biopsies, and provided palliative oral cancer management.
Mills Dental Care
Part Time Dental Officer
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty within the practice community.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Filled cavities using composite and GIC.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons, prosthodontist based on individual needs.
- Participated in corporate community outreach events promoting oral health awareness and education.
- Developed customized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and goals for optimal oral health outcomes.
- Diagnosed oral conditions by conducting thorough examinations and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools such as digital radiography.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and facilitating effective communication between team members.
- Performed various dental procedures, such as extractions, and restorations, resulting in improved oral health for patients.
UPNG SMHS
attached with UPNG SMHS
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Masters in Dental Surgery – Oral Medicine
West New Britain Provincial Health Authority
SENIOR DENTAL OFFICER/OIC
04.2015 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Provided quality general and specialist dental (oral) health services at Kimbe Provincial Hospital – includes simple and surgical extractions, simple and advanced restorative treatment, root canal treatment, pediatricdental treatment, dental surgical case such as reductions and extractions under local and general anesthesia; also simple I&D and tissue excisions and ward admissions.
- Re-established province- wide school oral health education programs.
- Successfully negotiated the purchase of three new dental chairs for Kimbe Provincial Hospital at K800 000 and an fully kitted outreach kit at K200 000.
- Successfully established and commenced primary dental prosthetic services in WNB province.
- Supervised purchase and installation of digital dental xray machine use digital xray in 2015.
- Successfully negotiated for and increased dental staff to total capacity of 10.
- Visited all of rural and urban West New Britain while conducting clinical rural outreach visits, oral health screening programs and oral health promotion activities. Seen over 5000 patients since 2015.
- Successfully negotiated donor funding of K22 000 from Brian Bell to buy ultrasonic scaler and dental prosthetic equipment.
- Caretaker deputy director medical services in May 2021 and January 2023.
- COVID-19 CLINICAL COORDINATOR WNB – NOVEMBER 2020- JUNE 2021
- Acted as INTERIM INCIDENT MANAGER- COVID 19 – JUNE 2021, as successfully coordinated provincial efforts to address an emergency shut down.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring proper stocking levels to maintain uninterrupted service delivery.
- Oversaw infection control protocols within the practice, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Coordinated referrals between general dentistry practitioners and specialists when necessary for comprehensive care management.
- Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients, fostering trust and loyalty within the practice community.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
Heritage Niugini Oil Ltd
DENTAL OFFICER – CSR REP
07.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Heritage Niugini Oil Ltd employed and attached to Kiunga District Hospital
- Re-established the dental clinic at Kiunga District Hospital and upgraded basic dental health services, to the remote district.
- Successfully managed daily operations of the clinic.
- Provided all range of basic dental health treatment at Kiunga District Hospital.
- Facilitated and conducted dental rural clinics to remote in land areas of middle fly and north fly district.
- Supervised four Australian students from Queensland Griffith University in Oct 2015, on their rural attachment to PNG.
- Trained 1x Nurse on basic dental assisting skills and knowledge at the Kiunga District Hospital.
- Provided overall leadership of the dental unit.
Pacific International Hospital
LOCUM DENTAL OFFICER
04.2014 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Provided quality dental care, from extractions to restorations, to prosthetics to advanced surgical and restorative care for local and expat citizens as well.
- Further exposure to management of resources and procurement of dental supplies in a private clinic setting.
WR Dental Clinic Ltd
JUNIOR DENTAL OFFICER
02.2014 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Provided simple basic dental care to locals and non- citizen patients in a private clinic setting.
- Exposed to management of resources and procurement of dental supplies in a private clinic setting.
- Introduced to the use of modern advanced dental equipment use in clinical setting.
- Provided assistance to the proprietor.
Modilon General Hospital
RESIDENT DENTAL OFFICER
01.2012 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Completed 2 year resident training program
- Completed all dental procedures – daily patient consultations, general dental treatment (extractions and simple restorations), pediatric care, prosthetics, advanced restorative (post and core, pin resto, veneers, crown restorations), I&Ds, ward admissions, fracture reductions, oral health education and school visit.
- Report to and assist the senior dental officer in charge.
Education
University of Papua New Guinea
Post Graduate Diploma from Clinical Dentistry
01.2020
University Overview
University of Papua New Guinea
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
01.2011
University Overview
University of Papua New Guinea
Science Foundation Year
01.2007
University Overview
Port Moresby National High School
Higher School Certificate from Grade 12
01.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Dental operative skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Computing skills
- Management skills
- Teaching and seminar presentations
- Staff training and development
- Oral cancer screening
- Diagnostic skills
- Organizational skills
References
References
- Yvonne, Sapuri, DEPUTY DIRECTOR MEDICAL SERVICES, ysapuri@gmail.com, 70592989, 78907832, West New Britain Provincial Health Authority, P.O.BOX 428, Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
- Tarsicius, Uluk, DIRECTOR CURATIVE SERVICES, tarsiciusu@gmail.com, 70117918, West New Britain Provincial Health Authority, P.O.BOX 428, Kimbe, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Awards
Awards
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry 2021, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 2012Affiliations
Affiliations
- Papua New Guinea Dental Association - member
- Papua New Guinea Medical Society - member
- National Doctors Association PNG -member
- Women's Doctors Association - Secretary
Publications
Publications
BDS Clinical Research 2011 “The Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Saliva of Dental Patients attending the SMHS and PMGH Dental Clinics” Published Pacific Medical Journal 2012; Presented at the main Medical Symposium 2012.OTHERS
OTHERS
- Most Outstanding Performance, WNBPHA, 2018
- Certificate of Attendance –Public Service Induction Course, DPM, 2017
- Certificate of Attendance – Advanced Restorative Skills Training.
Sewing, Knitting, Reading
Sewing, Knitting, Reading
Avid reader, collector of Wilbur Smith, John Grisham, and Tom Clancy novels. Sews PNG meri blouses as a past time and creating new knitting patterns.
Timeline
Senior Dental Officer
Port Moresby General Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Part Time Dental Officer
Mills Dental Care
07.2024 - Current
attached with UPNG SMHS
UPNG SMHS
01.2024 - Current
SENIOR DENTAL OFFICER/OIC
West New Britain Provincial Health Authority
04.2015 - 12.2024
DENTAL OFFICER – CSR REP
Heritage Niugini Oil Ltd
07.2014 - 05.2015
LOCUM DENTAL OFFICER
Pacific International Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2014
JUNIOR DENTAL OFFICER
WR Dental Clinic Ltd
02.2014 - 03.2014
RESIDENT DENTAL OFFICER
Modilon General Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2013
University of Papua New Guinea
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
University of Papua New Guinea
Science Foundation Year
Port Moresby National High School
Higher School Certificate from Grade 12
University of Papua New Guinea
Post Graduate Diploma from Clinical Dentistry
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