Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Languages
Examination
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Nasem Nanis

Westland,MI

Summary

Foreign-trained dentist with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, and over seven years of hands-on experience as a dental assistant in the U.S. Dental offices. Skilled in four-handed dentistry, radiographic imaging, patient education, and clinical support across general and specialty procedures. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments, with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. Eager to contribute clinical knowledge and continue professional growth in advanced education programs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DENTAL ASSISTANT

sunshine smile dentistry office
Dearborn, MI
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures, such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists or assistants.
  • Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hider Family Dentistry
Garden City, MI
09.2018 - 10.2022
  • Assistant with four handed dentistry.
  • Making Retainers, night Guard and teeth whitening mouth Guard
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic, occlusal X-rays, 3D X-ray and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and schedule an appointment for next treatment.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.

INTERNSHIP

Libya
10.2012 - 03.2013
  • Removable Prosthodontic, Fixed Prosthodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Conservative Treatment, Oral Medicine, and Diagnostic Radiology, Orthodontic, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontology, Preventive Dentistry.

DENTIST

FATIMA DENTAL OFFICE
ZUWARA, LIBYA
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Performed patient examinations, charted dental history, and developed treatment plans.
  • Scaling and root planning.
  • Ensured the safe administration of anesthetics.
  • Conducted amalgam and composite restorations.
  • Root canal treatments are necessary in some cases.
  • Constructed full and partial dentures.
  • Performed the surgical procedure for some cases.

Education

ELI Certificate -

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
06-2014

Bachelor of Dental And Oral Surgery - General Dentistry

University of Zawia
Libya
01.2012

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Dental software
  • Organization and prioritization
  • X-ray imaging
  • Communication skills
  • Time management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Swimming
  • Crochet
  • Cooking
  • Yoga

Certification

  • BSL/AED CERTIFICATE, National Health & Safety Association, 02/21/23
  • 100 hours credits of international dental exchange congress (IDEC 2024)
  • Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Review, R. King, DDS, FACOMS, 02/27/22
  • Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Jeanette MacLean, 12/07/23
  • Oral Hard Tissue Disease and Home Care Management, VBP, 03/28/22
  • Enhanced Visualization in Periodontal Therapy: A Clear Picture of Better Patient Care, Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS, 03/28/22
  • Head and Neck Anatomy: Part I - Bony Structures, Larry LoPresti, DMD, 03/27/22
  • Head and Neck Anatomy: Part II - Musculature, Larry LoPresti, DMD
  • Anomalies of Tooth Structure, Gail F. Williamson, Professor Emerita, 04/09/22
  • Sleep, Gerds, Bruxism, Erosion, What's the connection, What's the prevention?, Gene Santucci, 03/09/22
  • Urgent Dental, Medical and Surgical Management of the Infected Patient, Dr. Stuart Lieblich, 04/13/22
  • A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions, Michael W. Finkelstein, DDS, MS; Emily Lanzel, DDS, 06/25/22
  • A Clinician's Guide to Clinical Endodontics, James Bahcall, DMD, MS, FICD, FACD, 09/22/22
  • A Non-Aerosol Caries Treatment Option: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), MacLean, DDS, DABPD, FAPPD, 09/22/22

Languages

  • English, Professional
  • Amazigh, Native/Bilingual
  • Arabic, Professional

Examination

INBDE EXAM, 09/14/22

Accomplishments

  • In 2012, I prepared and delivered a presentation on fluoride application as part of my academic coursework in preventive dentistry.
  • Visual speaker on oral cancer screening as part of my oral medicine and diagnosis academic curriculum.

Timeline

DENTAL ASSISTANT

sunshine smile dentistry office
10.2023 - 05.2025

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Hider Family Dentistry
09.2018 - 10.2022

INTERNSHIP

10.2012 - 03.2013

DENTIST

FATIMA DENTAL OFFICE
02.2012 - 02.2013

ELI Certificate -

University of Hartford

Bachelor of Dental And Oral Surgery - General Dentistry

University of Zawia

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