Dr. Mashal Farrukh
Stamford,CT
Summary
Dedicated and Experienced General Dentist providing exceptional dental care for diverse array of patients. Particularly attentive to needs and comfort of individuals during all dental procedures. Cultivating trustful interactions with clear communication of techniques and acknowledgment of unique patient conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Long Ridge Dental Group
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- My tasks included instruments set up, taking Radiographs, impressions and helping the assistants with the lab tasks
- Learned the art of treatment planning with the dentists and the I-Tera (Cad-Cam) technology for crown preparation
Dental Assistant
South End Dental Centre
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene and preventive procedures
- Assisted dentist in creating customized treatment plans based on each patient''s unique needs, fostering increased case acceptance rates.
- Helped the Dentist with taking Radiographs and treatment planning
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Worked with the dentist in managing the orthodontic patient and helped him with removal and placement of ligatures, steel ties and power chains
- Assisted dentists in performing comprehensive oral examinations, contributing to the detection of early signs of dental issues.
- Supported patient oral health by giving instructions on post-treatment care and hygiene practices.
Intern Dentist
Islamic International Dental Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked in an oral diagnosis department, providing accurate patient assessments
- Provided high-quality restorative dentistry procedures
- Experienced in performing root canal procedures, prioritizing patient comfort
- Extensive clinical exposure in prosthodontics
- Engaged in orthodontic treatment planning seminars with the faculty, adept in placing brackets, wires, and related procedures
- Proficient in surgical procedures including extractions and alveoloplasty in the Oral and Maxillofacial specialty clinic
- Successfully handled complex dental needs
Dental Intern
Riphah International Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted an Oral & Maxillofacial surgery team in managing stage 4 Oral squamous cell carcinoma case
- Contributed and assisted to the Lefort BSSO Surgery procedure performed
Education
NYU College of Dentistry
New York, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
Islamic International Dental College (Riphah International University)
02.2019
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Pre-Medical
Fauji Foundation College
05.2014
Secondary School Certificate -
SLS Montessori and High School
03.2012
Skills
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontics
- Endodontics
- Orthodontics
- Prosthodontics
- X-ray operation
- Software use (Axium, Eaglesoft)
Accomplishments
- INBDE, Passed Integrated National Board Dental Exam (first attempt), 11/2021
- Gold Medalist, Secured Gold Medal in Secondary School (9th and 10th grade)
Leadership Experience
NYU Student Leadership Mock Congressional Hearing, 01/30/24 - 03/27/24, Represented an argument against the bill HR 1330 for the Black Congressional Caucus community, Won first prize
Affiliations
- ASDA
- American Academy of General Dentistry
- Biomimetics Society
- Orthodontics Society
- Oral and Maxillofacial Society
- Endodontics Society
- Muslim Dental Association
- South Asian Dental Association
- Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
Clinical exposure
- Worked in Urgent Care department at NYUCD in summer break July 2024.
- Assisted an Oral & Maxillofacial surgery team in managing stage 4 Oral squamous cell carcinoma case, Riphah International Hospital, 2018
- Contributed and assisted to the Lefort BSSO Surgery procedure, Riphah International Hospital, Sihala, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 2018
Certificates and courses
- CPR AED Mandatory Course, 01/03/23, NYU College of Dentistry
- Dental CE Academy course: Innovations in Dentistry, 06/17/22
- Webinar: Oral Mucosa Pre-Malignant Diseases and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 06/10/22
- Webinar: Caries Risk Assessment and Patient Management Strategies, 06/09/22
- Live Webinar: Asthma and Oral Health Issues, 09/08/20, Colgate Oral Health Network
- Heart-saver First Aid with CPR AED (AMERHA-216), 08/22/20, American Heart Association
- Online Training Course on COVID-19, 04/06/20, 2 CME Credit Hours
- MEDICS 10th International Conference, 12/29/19, Medics International Group, Islamabad
- 7th International PPA Conference 2019, 12/21/19 - 12/22/19, Pakistan Association of Prosthodontics
- Zine Dent (Implant) Hands-on Course, 10/20/19, Kensington Dental and Implant Center, Islamabad
- 1st UHS-International Dental Conference, 10/03/19 - 10/05/19, University of Health Sciences, Lahore
- 7th International Orthodontics Conference, 09/20/19 - 09/22/19, Pakistan Association of Orthodontics
- Poster presentation: Impact of social media & technology on the life of human beings - old vs new, 2016, Islamic International Dental College
Communitywork
- Dental Outreach at Special Olympics, 10/2023 , Provided oral health services at Special Olympics, New York, contributing as a student dentist. Advocated for dental wellness among athletes.
- Compassionate Dental Camp, Special Children's School, 2019 , Volunteered a dental camp addressing unique oral health needs of children at a school with children of special needs e.g. syndromes, intellectual disabilities of ages 6-12.
- Comprehensive Dental Services, Army Public School and College, Islamabad, 2017 , Conducted thorough oral examinations and treatment planning for students aged 6-16, fostering proactive dental care approaches.
- Rural School Dental Engagement, Pakistan, Actively participated in multiple rural school dental camps specifically in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, aiming to elevate oral health awareness and accessibility in underserved communities.
Current residence
Stamford, CT, 06905, United States
Activities
- Selected for the Admissions Ambassador Program, 2023-2024
- Enrolled in the Student Success Network (NYU Peer Mentor), for 2023-2025
- Prosthodontics Teaching Assistant in NYU Sim lab, Year 2024-2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Long Ridge Dental Group
08.2022 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
South End Dental Centre
01.2022 - 11.2022
Intern Dentist
Islamic International Dental Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Intern
Riphah International Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
Islamic International Dental College (Riphah International University)
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Pre-Medical
Fauji Foundation College
Secondary School Certificate -
SLS Montessori and High School
NYU College of Dentistry
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