Dema Aman
Chicago,USA
Summary
Dedicated dentist offering 20+ years of experience treating patients of all ages. Skilled general dentist with background in providing comprehensive dental care to diverse populations. Understand patient needs and skilled in performing various dental procedures, from preventive care to complex restorations and surgeries ,ensuring high standards of oral health. Known for ability to manage dental emergencies effectively and improve patient satisfaction through compassionate, quality care. Made significant impact by implementing innovative dental health practices that enhanced overall patient wellness and clinic efficiency.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation manager and back-office lead
Smile success dental clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Job description available upon request
- Educated patients on healthy sleeping habits and lifestyle modifications that could improve their quality of life.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for providing quality dental services.
- Trained dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
- Reviewed laboratory results from tests conducted on saliva samples and biopsies to diagnose potential issues.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
- Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients.
- Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Assisted with the placement of implants and orthodontic treatments.
- Conducted preventive dental care sessions, educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and the importance of regular check-ups.
- Oversaw the sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment, ensuring a safe and hygienic work environment.
- Led patient consultations, discussing treatment options, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern.
- Ensured all safety protocols were met when performing any type of procedure.
- Implemented infection control measures in accordance with OSHA guidelines and dental practice standards.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Improved teeth whiteness with polishing and bleaching.
- Participated in continuous education courses to stay current with advancements in dental techniques and technology.
- Applied sealants to protect teeth from cavities.
- Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress of treatments or surgeries performed.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
- Performed cosmetic dentistry procedures, including whitening, veneers, and bonding, to enhance patients' smiles and confidence.
Dentist
Royal clinic
Cairo, Egypt
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering pain control medications and sedatives.
- Performed wisdom teeth removal, impactions, implants, and other procedures.
- Performed cosmetic dentistry procedures, including whitening, veneers, and Aligners, to enhance patients' smiles and confidence.
- Test and monitor the patient for sleep apnea, and help with treatment.
- Reviewed laboratory results from tests conducted on saliva samples and biopsies to diagnose potential issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate training for dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies, and techniques.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
- Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- comprehensive patient care.
Technical Manager
Wand Dental lab
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Familiar with scanning, 3D printing, milling and designing, digital impressions
- Job description: available upon request
- Instructor for teaching and research Dept, Job description: available upon request
Operation Manager and back -office lead
Universal dental clinic
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Internship ortho(operator)
Egypt ortho
Cairo, Egypt
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Dr. Sameh Talat (Egypt ortho)
- Helped provide direct patient care in orthodontics, oral surgery and periodontics.
Oral Surgeon
DemaDent clinic, Global medical center
, Kuwait
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided surgical, restorative, and preventive dental treatment for regular and medically compromised patients under L.A for adults and children
- General Dentistry
- Dental department Director
Oral Surgeon/ Dentist
Dental 8 clinic
, Kuwait
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Provided surgical, restorative, and preventive dental treatment for regular and medically compromised patients under L.A., for adults and children.
- Such as: restorative filling: amalgam and composite restoration.
- Root canal treatment for anterior and posterior teeth using rotary, Obtura, and System B.
- Periodontal (scaling, polishing, root planning, and curettage)
- Prosthetic dentistry (partial and complete removable dentures, and fixed prosthodontics such as veneers, lumineers, PFM, and zirconium crowns and bridges).
- Digital impression and CAD/CAM.
- Oral surgery (simple extraction, surgical extraction, and implants)
- Surgical treatment under GA (Alsalam Hospital).
- Using laser for bleaching and depigmentation.
- Teeth and gum contouring.
- Performed initial and follow-up evaluations, including history and physical examinations, laboratory test interpretations, and prescribed treatment.
- Dental 8 Clinic Director.
- Job description available upon request.
Oral Surgeon/ Dentist
New Mowasat Hospital
, Kuwait
07.2003 - 12.2005
- Provided surgical, restorative, and preventive dental treatment to medically and mentally compromised patients, both in inpatient and outpatient settings, under L.A. and G.A. for adults and children.
- Administered local anesthetics or other medications prior to oral surgeries.
- Evaluated results of diagnostic imaging studies including x-rays, CT scans and MRIs.
- Performed reconstructive surgery on facial bones due to trauma or injury.
- Treated patients surgically to correct mouth and jaw conditions, including cleft lip, cleft palate and jaw growth issues.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Treated patients during emergency visits to repair tooth injuries and fractured facial bones.
- Participated in and led clinical research to advance understanding of and issues.
- Coordinated care and planned treatments by collaborating with restorative dentists and professionals.
- Placed fillings, temporary crowns and bridges after surgical procedures, protecting teeth long term or until permanent dental restorations or prosthetics were created.
Dental assistant
Campus Clinic
Chester, U.S.A.
04.2001 - 11.2002
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Dentist
Dr. Sami Saleh Dental Clinic
Cairo, Egypt
11.2000 - 03.2001
- Performed general, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery and prosthetics dentistry
Internship
Cairo University Hospital
Cairo, Egypt
07.2000 - 11.2000
Internship
Suez Canal University Hospital
Ismailia, Egypt
11.1999 - 07.2000
- Dr. Mamdouk Kassab's private dental clinic, Ismailia, Egypt. Dental operator
- Family planning program clinic, Ismailia, Egypt.Dental operator
Dr. Al Charkawi Hussein Private dental clinic
Cairo, Egypt
07.1997 - 11.1999
Instructor
Illinois Dental Technical institute
- Preparing Offered courses: Dental Assisting 12 week’s courses
- Technician short courses
- Front desk and office management for Dental Labs and clinics
Education
Master's of oral surgery and - implantology
Danube university
Krems, Austria09.2009
German board of implantology -
05.2009
Master's of Pathology -
Faculty of Medicine
Kuwait09.2005
American Dental Board, Part I. -
USA12.2002
Bachelor in Dental medicine and surgery -
Faculty of Oral and Dental medicine
Cairo, Egypt05.1999
one year preliminary natural science -
Faculty of science
Cairo, Egypt05.1995
Skills
- patient oral examination
- Oral cancer evaluations
- Treatment Planning
- Oral surgery and implantology
- Local and general anesthesia
- Laser dentistry
- Endodontic therapy
- Prevention and restorative therapy
- fixed and removable prostheses
- sleep apnea
- Aligners and teeth bleaching
- pediatric therapy
- Coaching and training
- Practice and operation management
- Procedure coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Clinical team oversight
- Patient relationships
- Equipment maintenance
- Medical records oversight
Telephone
331-980-6850
Personal Information
Nationality: American
References
Available upon request.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball college team ,Student union ,University summer campus ,Organization of fun days and college trips ,Organization of conferences and posters room Medical exhibition
Hobbies and Interests
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Squash
- Water sports
- Traveling
- Fashion
- Music
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Latin dancing
Research and publications
- Poster (1st author), 10th annual HSC conference, 2005, HSC, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University
- Poster (1st author), Poster Day, 05/01/04, College of Graduate Studies
- Tooth whitening article, New Mowassat Hospital magazine, 2nd edition, 2004
Research
- TMJ ongoing Research, Rush Hospital, Chicago, 2022-present, Using PCR, electrophoresis, immunohistochemistry, Mini CT worked with paraffin and frozen section and animal handling.
- Marginal bone loss research, 2007-2009, Conducted research on the marginal bone loss and its association with age, sex, and the implant site, size and insertion technique.
- HPV detection research, 2002-2005, Conducted research on the Detection of HPV and the expression of p53, and ki67 in squamous cell carcinoma and inverted papilloma of the head and neck in Kuwait.
Certification
Licensed in Dentistry from Cairo Egypt 2000
Licensed in Dentistry from Kuwait 2008 til 2019
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operation manager and back-office lead
Smile success dental clinic
08.2023 - Current
Technical Manager
Wand Dental lab
11.2022 - 07.2023
Dentist
Royal clinic
06.2022 - Current
Operation Manager and back -office lead
Universal dental clinic
01.2019 - 11.2022
Internship ortho(operator)
Egypt ortho
01.2019 - 09.2019
Oral Surgeon
DemaDent clinic, Global medical center
09.2014 - 01.2019
Oral Surgeon/ Dentist
Dental 8 clinic
07.2009 - 08.2014
Oral Surgeon/ Dentist
New Mowasat Hospital
07.2003 - 12.2005
Dental assistant
Campus Clinic
04.2001 - 11.2002
Dentist
Dr. Sami Saleh Dental Clinic
11.2000 - 03.2001
Internship
Cairo University Hospital
07.2000 - 11.2000
Internship
Suez Canal University Hospital
11.1999 - 07.2000
Dr. Al Charkawi Hussein Private dental clinic
07.1997 - 11.1999
Instructor
Illinois Dental Technical institute
Master's of oral surgery and - implantology
Danube university
German board of implantology -
Master's of Pathology -
Faculty of Medicine
American Dental Board, Part I. -
Bachelor in Dental medicine and surgery -
Faculty of Oral and Dental medicine
one year preliminary natural science -
Faculty of science
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