Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION
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Collins Obi

Columbus,OH

Summary

A committed and creative dentist with a deep understanding of oral healthcare regulations, research coordination, and the management of healthcare institutions ranging from primary to tertiary levels, supported by years of clinical experience in dental practice.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travelling Dental Assistant(40hrs/week)

Children's Choice DENTAL CARE
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Disinfected and sterilized instruments and equipment to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
  • Scheduled appointments, managed patient records, processed billing and insurance claims, and coordinated referrals.
  • Exposed and developed dental X-rays and placed rubber dams for procedures.
  • Poured and trimmed dental impressions and prepared dental materials during procedures.
  • Provided patients with instructions and counseling on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care as directed by the dentist.
  • Assisted the Dentist during procedures by handling instruments, suctioning, and supporting patients to ensure comfort and safety.

Travelling Dental Assistant (40hrs/week)

Aspen Dental
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Sterilized and disinfected instruments and equipment to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
  • Exposed and developed dental X-rays and placed rubber dams for procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments, managed patient records, processed billing and insurance claims, and coordinated referrals.
  • Poured and trimmed dental impressions and prepared dental materials during procedures.
  • Provided patients with instructions on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care as directed by the dentist.
  • Assisted the Dentist during procedures by handling instruments, suctioning, and supporting patients to ensure comfort and safety.

Clinical Dental Observationship (8hrs/week)

Aspen Dental
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Observed general patient management from history taking, diagnosis, different stages of treatment plan and procedures.
  • Engaged in diagnosis discussion based on observed radiological examinations on computer.
  • Learned proper infection control practices in dentistry
  • Learned ethical and practice requirement of United States dental practice.
  • Assisted in setting up instruments for procedures.
  • Practice tooth preps on typodonts under the guidance of dentist in-charge.

Dentist(40hrs/week)

St.Mary's Catholic Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2021
  • Created treatment plans to maintain or restore patients' oral health
  • Delivered oral health lectures in a health awareness program.
  • Performed restorative procedures such as crown prep.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions to achieve effective treatments.
  • Administered care in emergencies to treat injuries.
  • Fabricated partial and full dentures for patients.

Dentist(40hrs/week)

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2017
  • Educated patients about proper oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and diet.
  • Diagnosed and treated various oral health issues.
  • Facilitated and coordinated community initiatives aimed at spreading awareness about oral health.
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to restore patients' oral health.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Carried out extraction of wisdom teeth and performed root canals.
  • Prepared and worked-up patients for major surgical procedures and assisted in major surgical procedures.

Education

Bachelor in Dental Surgery - Dentistry

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria.
11-2015

Skills

    Registered Dentist, Nigeria 2015 - date

Certification


  • Implant Dentistry (Online),

The University of Hong Kong,

China, February, 2025.


  • First Aid- CPR/AED ,

American Red Cross, United States,

January, 2025.





LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE


  • Head of Dental Unit,

St. Mary's Catholic Hospital, Abuja , Nigeria.

March 2018- July 2021.




PRESENTATIONS


  • Adhesive Restorative Materials,

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital,

Abuja, Nigeria.

June 2016.

  • Root Canal Therapy, Restorative Department,

School of Dentistry, University of Benin, Edo state,

Nigeria.

March 2015.



CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION

  • DANB (Dental Assistant National Board) Radiography Review Course- RHS,

     (United States of America).

     March 2025.

  • A guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions

     (Crest+Oral B -Dental Care)

     February 2025.

  • Oral Piercings: Implications for Dental Professionals

     (Crest+Oral B -Dental Care)

     February 2025.

  • A-Z Fundamentals of Dentifrices Oral Health Benefits in a Tube

     (Crest+Oral B-Dental Care)

    February 2025.

  • Management of Common Medical Emergencies in The Dental Offices

     (Colgate Oral Health Network)

     February 2025.

  • Further Updates on Water Fluoridation

     (Colgate Oral Health Network)

     February 2025.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry: An Overview

     Colgate Oral Health Network

     February 2025.

  • Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions

     (Colgate Oral Health Network)

     September 2024.

  • Anomalies of Tooth Structures

    (Crest+Oral B- Dental Care)

    September 2024.



Timeline

Travelling Dental Assistant(40hrs/week)

Children's Choice DENTAL CARE
08.2024 - 02.2025

Travelling Dental Assistant (40hrs/week)

Aspen Dental
11.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical Dental Observationship (8hrs/week)

Aspen Dental
05.2022 - 07.2022

Dentist(40hrs/week)

St.Mary's Catholic Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2021

Dentist(40hrs/week)

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
05.2016 - 11.2017

Bachelor in Dental Surgery - Dentistry

University of Benin
Collins Obi