Asma Arshad
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Prospect Park Cosmetic Dentistry
Wilmington, DE
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted chairside during restorative and oral surgery procedures; fabricated temporary crowns.
- Performed iTero scans for Invisalign, night guards, and partial dentures; obtained radiographs, intraoral photographs, and preliminary impressions.
- Maintained sterilization and autoclave compliance, documented patient records, coordinated laboratory cases, managed inventory, and educated patients on procedures and post-operative care.
Dental Assistant
Dental Health Care Associates
Aston, PA
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted multiple dentists in procedures, including extractions, bone grafts, & botox.
- Obtained panoramic and intraoral radiographs while preparing operatories and maintaining efficient clinical workflow.
- Reviewed treatment plans, consent forms, and financial agreements, educated patients, and documented clinical information.
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Newark, DE
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Enter prescription information, including but not limited to patient searches, prescriber searches, drug selection, prescription interpretation, insurance billing, and basic documentation.
- Perform data entry for patient information and medications, and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality laws.
Laboratory Technician
Interdisciplinary Science Learning Laboratories, University of Delaware
Newark, DE
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained lab operations through calibration of equipment and sterilization of tools, ensuring reliable results.
- Adhered to safety procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals, minimizing risks and ensuring compliance.
- Organized and set up instructional materials and solutions for experiments, facilitating smooth execution of laboratory activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2024
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Research Experience
Research Assistant, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 06/2021-08/2022
Summer Scholars Program, University of Delaware - Newark, DE
- Dissected knee joints, followed click-based sGAG/Collagen release assay protocol, prepared reagents, and analyzed data using a t-test.
- Performed in-vivo uCT scan, live/dead staining, cell counting, and fluorescent microscope readings.
- Prepared and presented research findings at team meetings, conducted literature reviews for bi-weekly presentations, made a poster of the project, and presented at the symposium.
Volunteer
ProMedica Hospice - Newark, DE
- Present, Provide comfort and friendly visits to those who are terminally ill.
Lori's Hands - Newark, DE
- Present, Visit local community members living with chronic illnesses weekly and assist with day-to-day tasks.
MOM-n-PA Dental Mission - Allentown, PA
- Assisted with root canals and extractions; prepared operatories, and assembled patient take-home care kits.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Health Care Associates
09.2025 - 02.2026
Dental Assistant
Prospect Park Cosmetic Dentistry
07.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
09.2022 - 06.2024
Laboratory Technician
Interdisciplinary Science Learning Laboratories, University of Delaware
09.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Delaware