Graduate Student

• Jan 2023 - Present

Dentist

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2023

1. Online Dental consultation and counseling. 2. Blogging on dental topics. 1. Online Dental consultation and counseling. 2. Blogging on dental topics.

Dental Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1. Instructed 6 patients/day by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and home care guidelines. 2. Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery. 3. Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. 4. Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing dental supervisory staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment. 5. Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies. 6. Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for a clean dental office setting and patient safety. Show less

Surgical Dental Assistant

• Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

1. Measured and recorded vitals of 10 patients/day. 2. Took IOPARs for 10 patients/day for review by the dentist. Took CBCTs using Planmeca Romexis and Digital Impression using Medit i500 for at least 4 patients every Monday. 3. Staged tray for procedures by arranging surgical instruments. 4. Assisted Periodontist in at least 1 surgery every Wednesday and Friday. Assisted in 60 implant surgeries. 5. Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for a clean dental office setting and patient safety. 6. Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care. 7. Entered patient data into the computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining a high level of accuracy. 8. Kept track of Implant inventory while also maintaining and restocking general dental inventory. Show less

Dental Assistant

• Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

1. Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing dental supervisory staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment. 2. Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference. 3. Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 5 procedures daily 4. Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background 1. Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing dental supervisory staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment. 2. Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference. 3. Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 5 procedures daily 4. Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background

General Dentist

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

1. Thorough Patient evaluation and examination of more than 10 patients daily. 2. Performed around 250 normal extractions and 30 surgical extractions, 50 Root Canal Therapies, and 75 bridges and crowns. 3. Patient counseling, diet planning for children, and educated parents. 4. Implemented Tell-Show-Do technique even for adult patients with bad prior dental experiences and increased patient compliance to treatment by 70%. 5. Planned, organized, and managed various community-level camps in rural villages and addressed the importance of oral health and hygiene. 6. Screened patients for OSMF and treated 10 Grade III OSMF successfully by using Injection of Hyaluronidase with dexamethasone. Also Successfully completed 5 OSMF awareness camps. 7. Communicated with the Local Mother Association and conducted 3 workshops on ECC and preventive dentistry. Show less

Intern

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

1. Consultations with 10 patients/day for a treatment plan. 2. Collaborated with attending professionals to plan dental treatments. 3. Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection, pockets, and gingivitis. 4. Referred patients to specialists such as Orthodontists, Endodontists, and Oral Surgeons based on individual needs. 5. Participated in 10 camps/workshops organized by hospitals and collected data on the prevalence of oral diseases in a given community. 6. Guided patient through the entire process of admission to discharge. 7. Assisted Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon during ORIF Under GA 10 times. Show less

Dental Science Tutor

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

1. Conducted classes for 42 students in 2nd and 39 students in 3rd year who pursued Dental science as a career. 2. Implemented activity-based teaching and gained an increase in presence of students in class. (from 60% to 100% attendance). 3. Coordinated with Dental Science Board during final exams and ensured smooth completion of the exam. 4. Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies. 5. Provided appropriate learning materials for students. Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions. Show less