Maham Khan
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
I am a pediatric dentist. I am enthusiastic to find a workplace where I can continue to develop and refine my skills. I aim to be a compassionate, committed and comprehensive dental care provider. I strongly believe in the importance of being a life long learner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Associate
Kennedy Dental Care
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Provide full-scope pediatric dental care, including exams, restorations, stainless steel/strip crowns, pulpotomies, extractions, and space maintenance.
- Employ behavior guidance and parent coaching to deliver positive, compassionate experiences and preventive outcomes.
- Manage emergency visits and acute dental trauma.
Pediatric Dental Resident - Chief Resident
Howard University
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Upon graduation from the program, I received an award for the post doctoral resident with excellent clinical skills and leadership qualities.
- Provided dental treatments such as fillings, crowns and extractions to an underserved and diverse patient population.
- Advocated for patient education on oral hygiene techniques to prevent oral disease by volunteering on the weekends and being involved in community activities.
- Conducted a randomized control trial assessing the effects of types of isolation techniques on salivary cortisol levels in pediatric patients. Manuscript is under review for publication.
Advanced General Dentistry Resident
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Treated a wide array of patients and provided multidisciplinary dental care with a special focus on endodontics and implants. I completed many endodontic treatments on pediatric patients.
- Provided care to under represented minority groups at remote care clinics as a part of external rotations.
- Conducted two literature review papers. The first paper was regarding the rising applications of digital techniques in dentistry. The second literature review was on the effects of COVID-19 on mental and oral health.
- Graduated with the award of 'Best Resident'.
Research Assistant
Howard Univeristy
Washington, DC
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in ongoing research that was being done at the research center at Howard University.
- Assisted in data collection and organization.
Dental Assistant/Clinical Manager
Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari, www, DoctorTMJ
New York, com, NY
03.2021 - 01.2022
- I started off as a dental assistant and was asked to take over clinical manager duties.
- My dental assistant responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, maintaining patient records, assisting during procedures, sterilization and taking radiographs.
I oversaw instrument sterilization and infection control in the office, preparation of dental instruments for different procedures and control inventory of clinical supplies. - My managerial responsibilities include coordinating administrative and clinical care.
- I was given tasks on analyzing research and gathering information on new treatment options. I assisted in incorporating low dose naltrexone and hyaluronic acid injections as treatment options available to patients with chronic orofacial pain.
Research Assistant
New York University
New York, NY
10.2019 - 02.2021
- This lab focused on the use of stem cells and organoids to generate specialized tissues and structures, the analysis of tissue development, and the creation of biocompatible scaffolds. I analyzed cross sections of teeth from a variety of species under the microscope.
- Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results.
- Prepared samples that were to be tested.
- Assisted in qualitative and quantitative analysis on data.
Dental Intern
Ziauddin College Of Dentistry
Karachi
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Advanced clinical and didactic training in general dentistry. Attained experience in the delivery of care to a wide range of patients.
- Performed restorative work, endodontic procedures and periodontic procedures. Explained treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures to patients.
- Analyzed X-rays, carried out dental examinations and devised appropriate and comprehensive treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor's - Dentistry
Ziauddin College of Dentistry
Karachi, Pakistan 11.2018
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Treatment planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Continuing Education
1) Oral mucosal premalignant diseases and squamous cell carcinoma
2) Oral complications of cancer therapy part 1: conventional chemotherapy and targeted anticancer agents
3) The next generation in vital tooth whitening
4) Medical emergencies for the dental professional
5) Clinical change agent: your leadership role in the operatory
6) OSHA compliance in the dental setting
7) The Covid 19 pandemic, stress and temporomandibular disorders
8) Diversity of culture, diversity of thought, and diversity of action
9) Essentials for igniting evidence based practice
Languages
Dental Workshops
- Periodontal Techniques for Modern Clinical Practice - August 2017
- Soft Tissue Graft Training - November 2021
- Frenectomies and Simple grafts - January 2022
- Implant placement training by Dr Ziv Simon - March 2022
Research
PUBLICATIONS
1) Mahida H, Memon S, Khan M, Naz F. Applicability of Two Non-Radiographic Mixed Dentition Analysis Methods in Orthodontic Patients. EDITORIAL BOARD.:58. https://doi.org/10.36283/PJMD10-1/010
2) "The Spike in Cracked Teeth and TMD: Is it Safe to Assume it is all Stress-Related?" Nojan Bakhtiari, DDS, FAAOP, Maham Khan, BDS. New York County Dental Society, Dentists' Quaterly June 2021, Page 8.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Poster presentation at Ziauddin Univeristy, College of Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan - 'Diagnostic steps in determining a premalignant lesion'
Awarded second position in poster presentation competition at Ziauddin Univeristy, College of Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan - 'Diagnostic steps in determining a premalignant lesion'
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research internship at the Hard Tissue Research Unit, Department of Molecular Pathobiology, New York University, College of Dentistry
A mineralized tissue preparation and imaging technology development laboratory. Internship under the mentorship of director of the Hard Tissue Research Unit, Professor Dr. Timothy Bromage.
First internship, 10/31/2016 - 12/6/2016
Second internship, 11/07/2017 - 12/08/2017
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Associate
Kennedy Dental Care
08.2025 - Current
Pediatric Dental Resident - Chief Resident
Howard University
07.2023 - 06.2025
Advanced General Dentistry Resident
Howard University Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
Howard Univeristy
03.2022 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant/Clinical Manager
Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari, www, DoctorTMJ
03.2021 - 01.2022
Research Assistant
New York University
10.2019 - 02.2021
Dental Intern
Ziauddin College Of Dentistry
02.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor's - Dentistry
Ziauddin College of Dentistry