Bushra Khan
Huntington Station,NY
Summary
Internationally trained dentist with hands on clinical experience acquired under the supervision of licensed faculty and clinicians during dental school. Assisted in and performed a range of restorative, preventive and surgical procedures as part of supervised patient care. Shadowed and assisted a dental surgeon for nearly three years throughout dental education. Passionate about learning US dental practice standards through a shadowing or entry level dental assisting opportunity.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Student
Riphah International University
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in patient examinations and recorded medical histories for accurate treatment planning.
- Administration of local anesthesia under supervision
- Assisted dentists with procedures, including taking x-rays and impressions for diagnostics.
- Observed dental procedures, gaining hands-on experience.
- Engaged in community dental health programs to promote oral hygiene.
- Compiled data from patient charts for research on dental health topics.
- Conducted root canals, filled cavities, and educated patients on pain management under supervision.
- Carried out simple extractions under close supervision.
- Compiled patient data to enhance research findings
- Fabricated partial and complete dentures under faculty supervision.
Dental Assistant Intern
Dentesthetics Clinic
Islamabad, Pakistan
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including instrument handling and suction device operation.
- Obtained digital x-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment for accurate diagnostics.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols at all times.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups
- Assisted in patient dental procedures and maintained a sterile environment.
Education
Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dental
Riphah International University
Pakistan03-2025
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Treatment strategies
- Infection prevention
- Chair-side support
- Appointment management
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Patient interactions
- Public health education
- Radiographic imaging
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Affiliations
- Volunteer- Dental camps in remote areas (Pakistan)
- Conference on patient safety (Pakistan)
- School Dental screening
- Free Dental checkups
Certification
- Institute of Health Improvements Certification on Patient Safety
Timeline
Dental Student
Riphah International University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Dental Assistant Intern
Dentesthetics Clinic
06.2022 - 01.2025
Bachelors of Dental Surgery - Dental
Riphah International University