Dr Lisa Maria Sam

Dental Surgeon

About

AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Oral Medicine Specialist (MDS) with a 92% CPC exam score (2025). Leveraging 6+ years of clinical experience as a Dental Surgeon to deliver exceptional accuracy in medical coding, claims adjudication, and clinical validation. Expert in medical terminology, anatomy, and pathology with a proven ability to analyse complex operative reports and verify medical necessity.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Hospital & Health Care

Skill

Knowledge in Physiology, Knowledge in Pharmacology, Medical Background, Medical Coding guidelines, ICD-10-CM, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), HCPCS, Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy, CBCT, TMJ Treatment, Dentistry, OPG, Auto Immune Oral Lesions, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologies, Oral Cancer, Implant Planning, Computed Tomography, MRI, Maxillofacial Radiology

Experience

Dental Surgeon

Smile Designers

2019-6 - 2020-1 · 8 mos

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

• Executed detailed clinical examinations and soft tissue screenings, translating diagnostic data into accurate patient records and treatment protocols • Performed independent CBCT reporting and radiological diagnosis for complex maxillofacial cases • Interpreted MRI and CT scans of head and neck region; documented findings for treatment planning • Maintained accurate patient medical records and updated documentation for continuity of care • Developed comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical histories

General Dentist

Kalarickal Dental Care

2016-5 - 2019-6 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Kochi, Kerala, India

• Managed treatment planning for patients with multi-faceted oral health issues (decay, TMJ) and oral cancer screening, ensuring all diagnostics and therapeutic recommendations were recorded in compliance with clinical standards. • Maintained thorough and accurate patient medical and dental records for patients • Performed diagnostic imaging interpretation and documented radiographic findings • Coordinated with specialists on complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary documentation