Isra Tahir
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented dental hygiene graduate with extensive clinical training and over three years of dental assisting experience. Skilled in preventive dental care, periodontal therapy, digital radiography, and patient education. Known for building strong patient relationships, reducing dental anxiety, and maintaining efficient workflow in fast-paced dental environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygiene Clinic
New York University College of Dentistry
Manhattan, NY
- Provided comprehensive dental hygiene care for 40+ patients
- Performed adult prophylaxis and scaling & root planing (SRP)
- Completed periodontal charting and periodontal assessments
- Exposed digital radiographs and panoramic X-rays
- Performed intraoral scanning for digital impressions
- Applied sealants and fluoride treatments
- Conducted head and neck exams and oral cancer screenings
- Delivered individualized oral hygiene and preventive care education
- Clinical Rotations:
- Treated pediatric patients and adolescents
- Provided care for patients with developmental and physical disabilities
- Experience with orthodontic patients and appliance hygiene management
- Treated patients with varying periodontal classifications and complex medical histories
Dental Assistant
Angel Family Dentistry
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with restorative and general dental procedures in a fast-paced practice
- Prepared instruments and materials for daily procedures
- Recorded patient notes and retrieved records for provider review
- Maintained sterilization and patient safety protocols
Dental Assistant
AK Dental Arts
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted dentists using four-handed dentistry in restorative and general procedures
- Exposed intraoral diagnostic radiographs following safety protocols
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments according to infection control standards
- Documented patient information and treatment notes using Dentrix
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
New York University College of Dentistry
Manhattan, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Staten Island, City University of New York
Staten Island, NY05-2022
Skills
- Adult Prophylaxis
- Scaling & Root Planing (SRP)
- Periodontal Charting
- Digital Radiography
- Panoramic Imaging
- Intraoral Scanning
- Sealants & Fluoride
- Oral Cancer Screening
Affiliations
Student Member – American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
Certification
- New York State Dental Hygiene License (Expected 2026)
- Local Anesthesia Certification – NYS
- Nitrous Oxide Administration Certification – NYS
- Radiology Certification – NYS
- CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Angel Family Dentistry
07.2024 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
AK Dental Arts
08.2021 - 11.2023
Dental Hygiene Clinic
New York University College of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Staten Island, City University of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
New York University College of Dentistry