HALA SALEM
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Energetic and skilled Dental professional with expert knowledge of dental clinic operations and real-world clinical practices. Demonstrated success in building student skills for real-world dental care and providing differentiated instruction. Committed to helping students succeed in life through thorough and constructive instruction. Passionate Vocational Instructor inspiring educational excellence and modeling acceptable behavior.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Instructor
Carrington Colleges Group Inc.
California, United States Of America
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Educated students on administrative and patient care requirements as well as key protections and safety protocols.
- Advised students on important educational needs for dental careers and requirements for achieving long-term goals.
- Prepared for clinic sessions by reviewing curriculum and power points for completeness.
- Created appropriate learning environments for students.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification and employment.
- Planned and conducted activities for students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
- Collaborated with others to discuss different approaches in periodontal disease treatments .
- Maintained updated dental and dental hygiene knowledge through continuously attending educational courses .
- Full guidance and supervision over minimum 5 students in simulation lab and patient care clinical sessions.
- Teaching and testing students the protocols for Dental Emergencies in patient care simulated situations.
- Applying the didactic information into patient care visits . One-to-one interaction with students followed by feedback on student performance on the specific clinical skill
- Testing and evaluating student clinical skills levels, such as : Periodontal Instrumentation , Local Anesthesia administration , Nitrous Oxide , OSHA ).
General Dentist
Nasser Medical and Dental Institute
Cairo, EGYPT
09.1999 - 10.2004
- Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.
- Treated, supported and cared for fifteen patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individual patients.
- Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering local anesthesia medication for pain control.
- Designed and fit patients with prosthodontic dental appliances, including dentures, bridges, and crowns.
- Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
- Calmly explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern.
- Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
General Dentist (Associate Dentist)
Maadi Dental Clinic
Cairo, EGYPT
06.2000 - 10.2003
Education
Master of Science - Dental Hygiene Education
Old Dominion University. School Of Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science - Oral And Dental Medicine
Oral And Dental Medicine Faculty, Cairo University
National Board Dental -
California
Skills
- Leadership development
- Professionalism
- Student mentoring
- Student evaluation
- Work ethics
- Working collaboratively
- Clinical expertise
- Oral health education
- Effective Communication
- Progress reporting
- Coaching and training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Disease prevention strategies
- Dental health promotion
- Mastering English and Arabic
- Speak and understand Turkish
- French learner (intermediate )
Certification
- American National Dental Board Certification , 2004
- Clinical Periodontology Postgraduate Online Mastership .Awarded by the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry ,July 2025
References
Marie Miranda
Assistant Dean of curriculum
College of Dental Medicine
California Northstate University
Marie.Miranda @cnsu.edu
Mtmiranda@comcast.net
Timeline
Dental Hygiene Instructor
Carrington Colleges Group Inc.
09.2017 - 07.2022
General Dentist (Associate Dentist)
Maadi Dental Clinic
06.2000 - 10.2003
General Dentist
Nasser Medical and Dental Institute
09.1999 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Oral And Dental Medicine
Oral And Dental Medicine Faculty, Cairo University
National Board Dental -
California
Master of Science - Dental Hygiene Education
Old Dominion University. School Of Dental Hygiene