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Ishan Shah

Laredo,TX

Summary

Passionate general dentist with two years of clinical experience committed to delivering reliable, compassionate care. I am looking for an opportunity that combines patient-centered care with the ability to continuously advance my clinical skills. My goal is to support the local community through comprehensive treatment, while empowering patients with preventative education that will improve their overall oral and systemic health.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Full-Time Dentist

Carlos J. Romero and Associates, PLLC
Laredo, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed a patient load of 8-14 treatment/emergency patients, while coordinating care with 3 hygienists conducting 30+ hygiene checks daily
  • Performed operative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, molar endodontics procedures, and basic implant placement and restorative treatment
  • Utilized CAD/CAM technology (Dentsply Sirona CEREC) to deliver same-day crown preparation, design, and seating
  • Experienced in use of CBCT to aide in patient evaluation and treatment planning of endodontics and implant treatment
  • Provided high-quality care to diverse patient populations, including children, adults, the elderly, and individuals with special needs

Associate Dentist

Mines Road Dental
Laredo, TX
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Delivered comprehensive, high-quality care to a diverse population, including patients with Medicare and Medicaid
  • Provided a broad range of services with a focus on restorative and removable prosthodontic treatment
  • Developed foundational dental Spanish skills to improve communication and rapport with Spanish-speaking patients

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) -

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Dentistry
San Antonio, TX
05.2024

Bachelors of Science - Biology with a Minor in Chemistry

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2020

Community Service

Actively engaged in community and public health initiatives focused on improving access, education, and wellness, Contributed in providing free dental extractions for veterans and the homeless population at the 2025 Sirviendo Nuestros Heroes Event

Provided free restorative and extraction procedures for underserved populations via the Texas Mission of Mercy dental events 

Led oral cancer awareness and HPV prevention campaigns with the Oral Cancer Foundation, recruiting dental students to educate the public on early detection and risk reduction

Leadership Experience

Class of 2024 Secretary, UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry 

  • Worked closely alongside the class president and vice president in providing healthy communication between our class and administration

Sponsorship Coordinator, San Antonio Oral Cancer Walk 

  • Reached out to local businesses and dental practices to sponsor San Antonio's first-ever oral cancer awareness walk, Provided oral cancer screenings alongside oral pathology faculty

UT Health San Antonio Cultural Night

  • Educated attendees about Indian culture, including foods, religion, and clothing

Public Relations Chair, American Student Dental Association Pre-Dental Chapter

  • Acted as the liaison between ASDA and other organizations on campus to coordinate and organize joint social events, Created a welcoming environment for current members to socialize, as well as to allow new members to join

Personal Information

Hobbies: Arts & Crafts: Passionate about creative projects, including painting, nail art, glass fusion, beading, and functional home decor like lamps and cutting boards, Playing and Watching Sports: Enthusiastic about playing recreational volleyball, and enjoying cheering on my favorite NBA team, Video Games: Avid PC gamer always looking for the next challenging game to complete

Timeline

Associate Dentist

Mines Road Dental
07.2024 - 06.2025

Full-Time Dentist

Carlos J. Romero and Associates, PLLC
06.2024 - Current

Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) -

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Dentistry

Bachelors of Science - Biology with a Minor in Chemistry

University of Houston
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