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Alkhawri
Professional Summary

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
Education
AlYarmouk University CollegeCity07/2013Bachelor of Science: Dentistry
  • 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
UIC College of DentistryCityExpected in 05/2020Doctor of Dental Medicine: Dentistry
Work History
Company Name- Dental Student
City, State01/2018 - Current
  • 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.
Company Name- Dental Assistant
City, State03/2014 - 10/2017
  • 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.
Company Name- General Dentist
City, State07/2013 - 11/2013
  • 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.
Company Name- Teaching Assistant
City, State07/2013 - 11/2013
  • 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.
Continuing Educational courses

Mar 2017 Local Anesthesia Techniques for Dental Practitioner
Ronald P. Morris, Maha K. Ahmad, Michigan, United States
Mar 2017 Acute Pain Management in Dentistry
Shyam Prasad Aravidaksha, Michigan, United States
Dec 2016 Vaping, Smoking, Inhaling - Oh My!
Jill Loewen, Michigan, United States
Oct 2016 Medical Emergency Training
Gadioli Life Alert, Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 The Patient History, Physical Evaluation, and Risk Assessment
Gregory Naylor, Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 Leadership Institute: Volunteer Management
William Pawlucy, Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 Leader Institute: Decision Making
J. Keith Murnighan, Michigan, United States
Jan 2015 OSHA AND HIPAA COMPLIANCE SEMINAR

PATERSON DENTAL, Michigan, United States

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • AlYarmouk University College
  • UIC College of Dentistry

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Student
  • Dental Assistant
  • General Dentist
  • Teaching Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Dentistry
    Doctor of Dental Medicine : Dentistry

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