Muram Suliman
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented dental professional with several years of expertise in all areas of dental treatment. Skilled in time management and effective communication, contributing to seamless operations and enhanced patient experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Adams school of dentistry/ UNC at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
07.2025 - Current
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments and equipment for safe use.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Applied sealants, and conducted dental cleanings.
Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Let's Smile! Orthodontics For All, Dentistry For Children
Fairfax, Virginia
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments and equipment for safe use.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Applied sealants, and conducted dental cleanings.
Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Hero Pediatric Dentistry
Herndon, Virginia
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted dentists in providing pediatric dental care to young patients.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments before procedures.
- Educated children and parents about oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
- Managed patient records using dental software systems for efficient tracking.
- Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring smooth scheduling and follow-ups.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability for treatments.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group
Silver Spring, Maryland
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted the dentist in preparing and providing surgical dental treatments, such as extractions, implants, and periodontal surgery.
- Prepared the patient for surgery by taking the medical history, recording vital signs, and administering local anesthetic.
- Set up instruments and equipment for surgical procedures according to established protocols.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding the care of oral tissues and wound healing.
- Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques before or after surgeries.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies needed for surgery.
- Administered nitrous oxide sedation to help relieve anxiety during treatment.
- Provided support services, such as scheduling appointments, or answering telephone inquiries from patients.
- Exposed dental diagnostic X-rays.
- Maintained sterilization techniques to ensure a safe environment for both staff and patients.
General Dental Assistant
Caring Dental
Falls Church, Virginia
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, ordering as needed to prevent shortages.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
General Dentist
Khartoum Dental teaching Hospital
Khartoum, Khartoum-Sudan
05.2014 - 02.2020
- Diagnosed dental conditions using comprehensive patient examinations.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Prescribed medications to treat dental issues such as pain relief or infection control.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.
- Solely performed simple dental treatment procedures, including restorative, periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, prosthodontic, and cosmetic procedures.
- Assisted specialized dentists with complicated dental treatment procedures, including restorative, periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, prosthodontic, and cosmetic procedures.
Intern General Dentist
Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital
Khartoum, Khartoum - Sudan
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Diagnosed dental conditions using comprehensive patient examinations.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Prescribed medications to treat dental issues such as pain relief or infection control.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.
- Solely performed simple dental treatment procedures, including restorative, periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, prosthodontic, and cosmetic procedures.
- Assisted specialized dentists with complicated dental treatment procedures, including restorative, periodontal, surgical, orthodontic, prosthodontic, and cosmetic procedures.
Education
Current Concepts in TMD/Orofacial Pain And Fear Management -
CE Course
Adams School Of Dentistry - UNC At Chapel HillBachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Khartoum
Khartoum - SudanAffiliations
- Volunteer General Dentist
Rural Dental Treatment Program – Khartoum ,Sudan
October 2013– 2019 - Volunteer Dental Assistant
Fairfax County Community Health Care Network - Fairfax, VA 2019 - 2025
Accomplishments
- worked as Research Assistant from the year 2011 through the year 2015, who thoroughly assisted in collecting and analyzing data for the research :Tobacco Snuffing in Sudan and the risk for developing oral cancer.
Professor Ali Idris
Department of Oral Pathology Head Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum and Head of International Collaboration, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum.
Khartoum - Sudan
Email Address: amidris53@gmail.com
Mobile: +249910052041
Certification
- Certified in dental radiation safety by northern virginia community college.
- BLS Certificate by CPR Carolina.
Education and Training
other,other
Languages
- Arabic
- English
References
- Professor Ali Idris
Department of Oral Pathology Head Research, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum and Head of International Collaboration, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum.
Khartoum - Sudan
Email Address: amidris53@gmail.com
Mobile: +249910052041
- Professor Tim Wright
UNC Adams School of Dentistry
Campus Box #7450
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-7450
Office
Brauer Hall
Phone
(919) 537-3955
Tim_Wright@unc.edu
- Professor Bill Vann Jr
UNC Adams School of Dentistry
Campus Box #7450
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-7450
Office
Brauer 237
bill_vann@unc.edu
- Professor Michael Roberts
Adams School of Dentistry Pediatric and Public Health CB #7450
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-7450
Office
229 Brauer Hall
Phone
(919) 537-3781
mike_roberts16@unc.edu
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Adams school of dentistry/ UNC at Chapel Hill
07.2025 - Current
Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Let's Smile! Orthodontics For All, Dentistry For Children
02.2024 - 07.2025
Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Hero Pediatric Dentistry
09.2023 - 02.2024
Surgical Dental Assistant
Metropolitan Dental Specialty Group
03.2021 - 09.2023
General Dental Assistant
Caring Dental
03.2020 - 02.2021
General Dentist
Khartoum Dental teaching Hospital
05.2014 - 02.2020
Intern General Dentist
Khartoum Dental Teaching Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
Current Concepts in TMD/Orofacial Pain And Fear Management -
CE Course
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Khartoum