Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Continuingeducation
Publications
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Michelle Khan

Medford,MA

Summary

Dentist with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. A dedication practitioner with a demonstrated history of providing comprehensive dental care. Proficient in performing routine dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, and extractions, as well as more complex treatments like root canals and dental implants. Skilled in diagnosing oral health issues and developing personalized treatment plans for patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Shadowing

Corner Dental
Maumee, OH
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Observed and learned procedures to maximize contribution and productivity
  • Evaluated Dental health problems and implemented many interventions
  • Effectively assisted in operating X-ray machines
  • Sterilized and prepared tools for dental procedures
  • Organized lines and transferred patients to appropriate units
  • Organized and set up new and follow up appointments.

Dental trainee

Koper Craniofacial Center
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn all job related tasks and roles
  • Grasped new materials, processes and programs quickly to maximize performance
  • Asked questions about complex procedures to learn techniques and maintain efficiency without supervision
  • I also attended to patients and treated them
  • I've carried out multiple procedures such as Root canals of all teeth, extractions, fillings, preparation and cementation of crowns and bridges, impactions and mixing of materials
  • Updated documentation and reports for patient record.

Dental house officer

Sardar Begum Dental College/Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2017
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work
  • Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums
  • Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing
  • Evaluated teeth for problems such as misalignment and pathologies to diagnose conditions and treat or refer for specialist care
  • Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues
  • Designed and fit patients with prosthodontic dental appliances, including dentures, bridges, crowns and veneers
  • Analysed X-rays and reviewed patients health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention
  • Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern
  • Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions
  • Calmly explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable
  • Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures
  • Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients
  • Took part in volunteer work and dental camps.

Pharmacy Cashier / Technician-in-Training

Rite Aid
  • Answered customer questions and referred to pharmacist for medication information
  • Verified written prescription and refill requests to confirm complete and accurate information for pharmacists
  • Scanned items quickly to keep lines moving and reduce overall wait time
  • Filling out prescriptions
  • Entering customer/patient data
  • Processed credit card, EBT and cash payments with electronic computer system.

Dental Shadowing

Great Smiles Family Dentistry
  • Learned and observed processes and procedures to maximize contributions and productivity
  • Helped with the instruments
  • Occasionally assisted in performing common and skilled procedures.

Dental Shadowing (maxillofacial surgery)

Koper Craniofacial Center
  • Observed and assisted all surgical procedures
  • (Bone grafting, implants, oryhognath if surgeries, oral cancers, and many other complex procedures) Assisted the surgeon by passing instruments, helping with retraction of surgical area and suctioning of fluids to provide clear visiblity
  • Helped in assisting procedures in multidisciplinary environment
  • Counseled patients regarding post-op care.

Education

DMD - Dentistry

Tufts School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA
05-2025

Bachelors of Dental Surgery -

Sardar Begum Dental College (Gandhara University)

Higher secondary school certificate (pre-medical) -

Amina Degree College

Secondary school certificate -

Beaconhouse school system

Skills

  • Patient education
  • HIPPA certified
  • BLS certified
  • Office management
  • Fillings
  • Crown and bridge cutting and cementation
  • Denture making
  • Impression taking and pouring
  • Model making
  • Clasp making (wire bending)
  • Extractions (simple and complex)
  • Insurance Billing
  • Suturing wounds and removal of suture
  • EHR trained
  • Administrative assistance

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS), National CPR Foundation, 05/2021

Accomplishments

  • Department of Science of Dental Materials Poster competition 2012- 1st place in poster competition for "Ceramic Manipulation"
  • Non Dental Achievements 2007-2009 - Actively participated in Volleyball and won 1 place(as a team) twice , 1st price in arts and crafts two years in a row. 2004 - Spelling bee contest 1st prize

Continuingeducation

  • A Guide To Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions, Internet Based, 4, 03/2022
  • Bengin to Melignant, Internet Based, 1, 02/2022
  • Adult Fluoride, Internet Based, 1, 02/2022
  • A Non - Aerosol Caries Treatment Option: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Internet Based, 1.5, 11/2021
  • Management of Pediatric Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office, Internet Based, 2, 08/2021
  • Child Maltreatment- The Role of a Dental Professional, Internet Based, 2, 08/2021
  • Getting That Hot Tooth Numb, Electronically mediated, 1, 07/2021
  • Bumps, Lumps, Red and White Things In The Mouth, Electronically mediated, 1, 07/2021
  • Integrating Local Anesthetics Into an Opioid Sparing Pain Management Protocol, Electronically mediated, 1, 07/2021
  • A Clinician's Guide to Clinical Endodontion, Interned based, 2, 06/2021
  • What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Internet based, 2, 06/2021
  • Minimally Invasive Treatment of Proximal Lesions, Internet based, 1.5, 06/2021
  • Radiation Protection on Dental Radiology, Internet based

Publications

Level of Patients Satisfaction with the Dental Care Provided at Private Dental Hospital, Peshawar, Khattak, Y., Sana, R., Rehman, S., Sami, A., Khan, G., Khan, M., Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science, 3, 2, 23-28, https://doi.org/10.37762/jgmds.3-2.36

Volunteer Experience

  • Corner Dental, Monitoring vital signs., Taking photographs and recording patient treatment., Recorded impressions for construction of mouthguards and construction of trays for placement of medicaments., Placement and removal of surgical dressings., Suture removal., Intra-oral bite registration for restoration and appliances., Irrigation and drying of canals during root canal treatment., Shade selection for fabrication of appliances or restorations., Post operative instructions.
  • Halim Clinic, Monitoring vital signs and set up dental trays for examination and dental procedures., Taking photographs and recording patient treatment., Recorded impressions for construction of mouthguards and construction of trays for placement of medicaments., Placement and removal of surgical dressings., Suture removal., Intra-oral bite registration for restoration and appliances., Irrigation and drying of canals during root canal treatment., Shade selection for fabrication of appliances or restorations., Post operative instructions.
  • Free Dental Camp 2015, Recording patients history and providing free check-ups., Providing free dental care to those in need., Counselling patients about use of tobacco a d snuff dipping., Counselling patients regarding the risks associated with radiographs during pregnancy., Educate patients about maintaining a healthy oral hygiene., Demonstrated proper brushing and flossing techniques to patients., Distributed free toothbrushes, toothpastes and floss.
  • Free Dental Camp 2015 (School for Children with Down Syndrome), Recording patients history., Providing free dental check-ups., Scheduling appointments for patients who required further treatment., Educate patients about maintaining a healthy oral hygiene., Demonstrated proper brushing and flossing techniques to patients in groups of 10-12 children., Distributed free toothbrushes, toothpastes and floss.
  • Free Dental Camp 2014, Recording patients history., Providing free dental check-ups and scheduling appointments for those in need., Counselling patients about use of tobacco a d snuff dipping., Counselling patients regarding the risks associated with radiographs during pregnancy., Educate patients about maintaining a healthy oral hygiene., Demonstrated proper brushing and flossing techniques to patients., Distributed free toothbrushes, toothpastes and floss.
  • Dental Camp 2014 (School Visit)

References

  • Dr. Tanuja Shekhawat, Corner Dental, Dentist, Shekhawatt@nadentalgroup.com
  • Kari Bechstein, Rite Aid, Pharmacist, Kari.bechstein@gmail.com
  • Dr. Nadeem Khan, Great Smiles Family Dentistry, Dentist, nkhandds@aol.com
  • Dr. Jawad Kundi, Sardar Begum Dental College, Faculty member/ Dean of Post-graduate dental science, jkundi@gmail.com
  • Dr. Babar Ahad, Sardar Begum Dental College, Faculty member, Babarahad@hotmail.com
  • Dr. Shafiullah, Koper Craniofacial Center, Dentist, shafidentist@yahoo.com

Timeline

Dental Shadowing

Corner Dental
03.2021 - 11.2022

Dental trainee

Koper Craniofacial Center
04.2018 - 02.2020

Dental house officer

Sardar Begum Dental College/Hospital
03.2015 - 12.2017

Pharmacy Cashier / Technician-in-Training

Rite Aid

Dental Shadowing

Great Smiles Family Dentistry

Dental Shadowing (maxillofacial surgery)

Koper Craniofacial Center

DMD - Dentistry

Tufts School of Dental Medicine

Bachelors of Dental Surgery -

Sardar Begum Dental College (Gandhara University)

Higher secondary school certificate (pre-medical) -

Amina Degree College

Secondary school certificate -

Beaconhouse school system
Michelle Khan