Lina Jawahry Shirazy

• Prepared and organized dental instruments for various orthodontic treatments.
• Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort during procedures.
• Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of work areas and equipment consistently.
• Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
• Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
• Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
• Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
• Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

• Observed patient interactions to understand dental procedures and patient care.
• Assisted dental professionals in preparing treatment areas and sterilizing instruments.
• Engaged in discussions with professionals about oral health education strategies.
• Learned infection control protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.
• Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, PA

Dept of Periodontics

Research Intern (Received stipend):

PI): Dr. Dana T. Graves, DDS, DMSO

• Worked on

"Germ Free Project" investigating if diabetes influences oral

microbiota and how it affects periodontal disease. Associated with projects that aims to investigate whether keratinocytes specific deletion of FOXÖ1 increases fibroblast proliferation and reduces fibroblast apoptosis and expression of inflammatory mediators to improve wound healing in diabetic mice. Performed image analysis of histological sections, Immunofluorescence, PMN counting, Trap staining and H&E staining.

• Participated in continuous education to stay updated on endodontic advancements.
• Participated in research projects related to endodontics as requested.
• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.