Ali Alwindawi
Tigard
Summary
Conscientious Dental Student striving for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in patient care, dental technology utilization, and preventative dentistry practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient outcomes and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Trip Dental Student
Bright Island Outreach
Cayacoa del Guano
09.2025 - 2025
- Delivered comprehensive dental care to underserved children and adults in remote communities, independently performing complex surgical extractions, complex restorations, and urgent pain management treatments.
- Executed treatment plans in high-volume, resource-limited settings, prioritized cases based on severity, and coordinated care to maximize patient outcomes.
- Led oral health education initiatives for children and families with hands-on demonstrations and culturally appropriate preventive strategies, enhancing community health awareness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary volunteer team to expand access to care and strengthen community relationships, delivering sustainable outreach services.
Dental Lab Technician
Artisan Dental Laboratory
Portland
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Utilized digital workflows, including CAD/CAM technology and 3D scanning, to design and mill high-quality restorations with accuracy and efficiency.
- Fabricated and customized fixed and removable prostheses, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported restorations, ensuring precision fit, function, and esthetics.
- Interpreted detailed prescriptions and collaborated with dentists to design restorations that fulfilled clinical and cosmetic requirements.
- Managed case workflow from model preparation to finishing and polishing, ensuring adherence to quality control standards at every stage.
- Oversaw laboratory organization, material inventory, and equipment maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency and meeting strict turnaround deadlines.
Mission Trip Volunteer
Perfection Dental Clinic
Cairo
08.2021
- Volunteered three weeks in Cairo, providing free dental care to underserved populations in need.
- Checked in patients and ensured comfort before procedures, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Set up equipment for procedures in various dental clinics around Cairo.
- Shadowed Dr. Fouad for three weeks, observing patient treatment and procedural techniques to enhance understanding of dental practices.
Patient Intake
Medical Teams International
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Checked in patients and facilitated completion of intake forms to ensure accurate information collection.
- Scheduled appointments for patients, leveraging bilingual skills to meet needs of Arabic-speaking patients effectively.
- Administered blood pressure measurements to assess patient health prior to consultations.
- Prepared the room within the van for procedures by sanitizing the room, making sure all instruments are organized and medication is ready.
Waiter/ Host/ Food Handler
Cascadia Restaurant
Tigard
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Accurately took food and beverage orders, served items efficiently, and attended to customer needs to enhance dining experience.
- Served food and beverages to large groups of over 20 guests efficiently.
- Greeted new tables with enthusiasm and friendliness, creating welcoming atmosphere.
- Upsold customers on additional food items and drinks, increasing dollar sales per table.
- Averaged daily Upsale of $2000 of wine and alcohol.
- Updated menu based on customer feedback to align offerings with preferences.
- Received the employee of the month award.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Oregon Health And Sciences University
Portland, OR06.2027
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dental pathway
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2023
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
Portland Oregon06.2019
Skills
- Patient care
- Pain management strategies
- Treatment planning
- Case management
- Axium proficiency
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Bilingual communication
- Networking skills
- Leadership and guidance
- Empathy and compassion
- Strong work ethic
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mission Trip Dental Student
Bright Island Outreach
09.2025 - 2025
Dental Lab Technician
Artisan Dental Laboratory
09.2021 - 06.2023
Mission Trip Volunteer
Perfection Dental Clinic
08.2021
Patient Intake
Medical Teams International
07.2021 - 06.2022
Waiter/ Host/ Food Handler
Cascadia Restaurant
04.2019 - 03.2020
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Oregon Health And Sciences University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Dental pathway
Portland State University
High School Diploma -
Westview High School