Well-qualified dentistry professional adept at working with children of all ages. Knowledgeable about surgical procedures, orthodontic requirements and standard dental care. Motivated and patient-focused dentist with two years of experience treating individuals with diverse dental concerns. Passionate about providing compassionate care and building relationships with patients to facilitate trust.
Skills
Dental surgeries
Prosthetic removals
Patient engagement
Emergency dental care
Electronic records management
General restorative dentistry
Orthodontics understanding
Endodontics
Sealant applications
Crown placement
Infection control maintenance
Charting
Pulpotomy expertise
Preventive care
Pain management
Patient interviewing
Oral cancer evaluations
Safety protocols and policies
Oral and written communication
Dental tissue assessment
Work History
01/2018 to Current
Dental StudentCommunity Healthcare Network – Long Island City, NY,
Administered anesthetics and sedatives to control patients' pain and reduce stress for anxious patients during procedures.
Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.
Administered care in emergency situations to treat pulp exposures and fractured teeth.
Efficiently completed procedures per session, including restorative work and surgical procedures.
03/2014 to 10/2017
Dental AssistantVeterans Health Administration – San Angelo, TX,
Prepared patient X-rays and images by Dexis for review by dentist.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, PPE and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists, hygienist and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, and setting dental chairs
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
07/2013 to 11/2013
General DentistThe Mentor Network – Saint Paul, MN,
Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
Removed soft and hard deposits, cleaned and polished teeth using Cavitron and hand instruments
Evaluated oral and dental health.
07/2013 to 11/2013
Teaching AssistantAlYarmouk University College – City, STATE,
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Educated dental students on successful methods for performing extraction techniques in Oral Surgery.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Supervised students when administering local anesthesia and when performing dental procedure to ensure patient safety.
Instructed students on how to perform head and neck assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Education
Expected in 07/2013
Bachelor of Science: Dentistry AlYarmouk University College - Baghdad-Iraq, GPA:
Continuing education:
Mar 2013 OT Medical Dental Implantology Course
OT Medical/ Al-Yarmouk University College, Baghdad, Iraq
Apr 2012 First National Conference of Iraqi Dental Colleges
University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Dean's Honor List July 2013
Member of Iraqi Dental Association, Baghdad, Iraq Aug 2013
Expected in 05/2020
Doctor of Dental Medicine: Dentistry UIC College of Dentistry - Chicago, IL, GPA:
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