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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Shadowing
Volunteer Experience
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Inayah Alam

Shrewsbury,United States

Summary

Biology student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Commonwealth Honors College. My passion for science at the College of Natural Science and my love for the arts through calligraphy and nails have led me to be dedicated to pursuing dentistry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry
Hadley, US
10.2024 - 01.2026
  • Assisted in taking dental radiographs (X-rays) for adult and pediatric patients using both traditional sensors and a Nomad handheld device.
  • Supported digital impression capture with the iTero intraoral scanner for restorative and orthodontic procedures.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained strict infection control protocols while efficiently turning over operatories between patients.
  • Assisted with periodontal charting, documenting pocket depths, recession, bleeding points, and mobility.
  • Prepared operatories and dental trays according to procedural needs, including restorative, hygiene, and emergency visits.
  • Helped with chairside assistance during restorative procedures, such as composite fillings, sealants, and crown preparations.

Residential Service Desk Associate

University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College
Amherst, US
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintain accurate occupancy records using SPIRE and record customer interactions using the department database.
  • Distribute and collect keys and temporary access cards. Maintain accurate records for keys and access cards during shift. Implement procedures for lost or stolen keys/cards.
  • Perform audits of keys and temporary access cards.
  • Assist students with maintenance requests.
  • Log and distribute packages to residents and update package log accordingly.
  • Collect, log and secure lost and found items according to protocol.

Dental Office Receptionist

Songbird Dental
Shrewsbury, US
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Answered and managed incoming calls and emails.
  • Helped prepare treatment plans for patient approval, including cost estimates, and payment arrangements.
  • Scheduled appointments.
  • Assisted with billing functions such as submitting claims electronically or manually to insurance companies.
  • Took customer payments and billed insurance companies for remaining balance.

Administrative Assistant

Imperial Distributors
Worcester, US
06.2022 - 02.2023

- Performed uploads, cost checks, and verification for products in seasonal shows.

- Data entry and integrity via Excel.

- Used the AS400 program, Digital Ocean, Perenso Client/Host portal(s), and Himpact to ensure that data uploading was smooth and efficient.

- Experience with shipper uploads online and in the warehouse.

- Purchasing team member.

Private Tutor

Independent
Shrewsbury, US
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Guided students, teaching methods for working assignments and determining correct solutions.
  • Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students based on their academic needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, College of Natural Science

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, Massachusetts
05-2026

Health And Natural Sciences

Catholic University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
05-2022

Skills

  • Working well independently and with others
  • Billing systems
  • Dental equipment maintenance
  • Data confidentiality measures
  • Taking X-rays

Languages

English
First Language
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
A2

Affiliations

  • Pre-dental society: Vice President
  • Pre-dental society: Events Coordinator
  • Biology 152 Teaching Assistant
  • MEDConnect: Pre-dental Chair
  • UMass Boxing Club
  • Member for Biological Sciences Students Association
  • Member of Pakistani Students Organization
  • Nail Artist

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List all semesters
  • International Scholar's Program (Honors scholarship awarded to 15 students)
  • Commonwealth Honors College
  • Dean's Scholarship

Certification

  • Radiology for Dental Auxillaries License
  • HIPAA Certification
  • Dental Assisting (in progress)
  • CPR/AED

Shadowing

  • Dr. Hameed of Wave Dental: 100 hours
  • Dr.Hameed of Cute Smiles Dental: 20 hours
  • Dr.Khanani of Khanani Family Dental: 150 hours
  • Dr.Lavana of Family Dental Group of Northborough: 80 hours
  • Dr.Nubani of Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry: 15 hours
  • Dr.Safizadeh of Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatry Dentistry: 15 hours

Volunteer Experience

  • Helping Hands for Relief and Development — Arabic reading and writing teacher
  • Worcester Islamic Center — Arabic Reading & Writing Teacher
  • Valencia flooding relief volunteer — painting and community aid
  • St. John’s Food for the Poor — Meal Service Volunteer
  • Ansaar of Worcester — Community Service Volunteer
  • Wave Dental — Volunteer Dental Assistant
  • Pakistani Student Organization — Henna Event Volunteer
  • Amherst Survival Center — Toothbrush Collection / Dental Drives
  • UMass Helping Hands — Holiday Card Making & Distribution
  • UMass Pre-Dental Society — Campus Clean Ups
  • South Asian Student Organization — Henna Fundraiser Volunteer

Timeline

Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry
10.2024 - 01.2026

Residential Service Desk Associate

University of Massachusetts Amherst Commonwealth Honors College
02.2024 - 01.2025

Dental Office Receptionist

Songbird Dental
06.2023 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

Imperial Distributors
06.2022 - 02.2023

Private Tutor

Independent
08.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology, College of Natural Science

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Health And Natural Sciences

Catholic University of Valencia

High School Diploma -

Shrewsbury High School
Inayah Alam
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