Jun 2024 – Jul 2024 · 1 mo · Cypress, California, United States · On-site

• Assisted dental professionals across general and specialty procedures, including restorations, RCTs, extractions, implant surgeries, periodontal flap procedures, and prosthetic treatments like crowns, bridges, and removable dentures.
• Managed chairside and administrative duties, including operatory setup, sterilization, patient communication, radiograph assistance (periapical & bitewing), and delivery of clear post-operative instructions to ensure effective recovery and compliance

May 2024 – May 2024 · 0 mo · Lincoln, California, United States · On-site

• Observed registered dental hygienists and assistants, learning about their collaborative roles in preventive care, chairside support, and post-op protocols
• Maintained clinical readiness by thoroughly disinfecting workstations and assisting in preparation of operatories between patients
• Gained valuable perspective on patient scheduling, record-keeping, and the operational workflow in a fast-paced dental environment

May 2024 – May 2024 · 0 mo · Arizona, United States · On-site

• Shadowed a licensed general dentist across various clinical procedures, gaining first hand exposure to diagnostic, restorative, and patient care practices
• Supported clinical flow by sanitizing operatories, organizing dental chairs, ensuring proper sterilization of instruments in compliance with infection control protocols
• Observed patient interactions from front desk to chairside, developing a comprehensive understanding of administrative coordination and patient management in a U.S. private practice

Sep 2023 – Feb 2024 · 5 mos

• Diagnosed and managed dental conditions, performed all dental procedures such as restorations, extractions, fluoride applications, and scaling for underserved populations
• Captured and interpreted detailed dental radiographs including periapical and bitewing X-rays, and maintained accurate patient records to support effective treatment planning
• Educated patients on preventive oral hygiene practices and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team during charitable outreach programs

Mar 2023 – Aug 2023 · 5 mos

• Performed a wide variety of dental treatments, oral examinations, restorations using composite & GIC, crown preparations, simple extractions under LA, bleaching, scaling and polishing
• Assisted clinical procedures like crown and bridge tooth preparations, RCTs, implant placement, sinus lift surgeries, and surgeries involving electrocautery and laser (crown lengthening, frenectomy, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, and aesthetic smile corrections)
• Managed key administrative responsibilities including patient documentation, digital record maintenance, obtaining informed consent, scheduling follow-ups and delivering personalized oral hygiene and post-operative instructions

Dec 2022 – Feb 2023 · 2 mos

• Performed restorations using composite and GIC, conducted scaling and polishing, and carried out extractions under local anesthesia
• Assisted the pedodontist in managing pediatric patients, including procedures such as pulpectomies, restorations, extractions, space maintainers, and behavioral management techniques tailored for children
• Managed administrative responsibilities in a newly established clinic, including patient documentation, informed consent, appointment coordination, and oral hygiene education

Jul 2022 – Dec 2022 · 5 mos · Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

• Assisted a prosthodontist and orthodontist in crown & bridge procedures, implant placements, diagnostic models, intraoral/extraoral photography, and treatment planning for braces and aligners
• Supported chairside procedures, operatory setup, sterilization, radiographs, impressions, patient documentation, cleanings, fluoride applications, periodontal charting, and oral hygiene education

Feb 2022 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr · Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site