Nazia Rafique
Nanuet,NY
Summary
I have a friendly and conscientious personality. I am experienced for 4+ years at different dental hospitals. I am naturally empathetic so it makes it easier for me to make sure my patients are always comfortable while taking their treatments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Specialist
US Army
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted comprehensive dental examinations and assessments for service members.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual patient needs and military protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior dental personnel in clinical procedures and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Used SOAP notes for describing patient's dental status
Dentist
Digital dental design clinic
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Clinic Incharge.
- Diagnosed and made treatment plans for the patients.
- Took care of all cases with the assistance of Dental Hygienist & DA.
- General dental surgery.
Dentist
orthosquare multispeciality clinic
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed general dental treatments
- Took putty impressions and did scanning for invis aligners
- Underwent through a course on implantology and placed an implant.
Dental assistant
Worked under the supervision of DR Shahul
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Applied fluoride or sealants to teeth.
- Formulated plan of treatment for patients.
- Administered general and local anesthetics.
- Filled pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
- Advised or instructed patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems.
- Extracted damaged, and non-restorable tooth.
- Taught patients about the new mewing techniques.
- Examined teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Medical documentation specialist
First Source
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Typed, edited and formulated a case history of the patients in United Kingdom with audio and video of patient and doctors
Dental assistant
Worked under DR Nathan
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
- Sterilised or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepared materials, or assisted dentist during dental procedures.
- Instructed patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
- Oral prophylaxis.
- Prescribed medications.
- Administered anaesthesia
Dental assistant
Worked under DR Vikram
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Examined gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
- Exposed and developed x-rays.
- Recorded and reviewed patients medical histories.
- Sterilised or disinfected instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, Assisted dentist during dental procedures.
- Provided postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Planned, organised and maintained dental health programs.
- Made impressions for study casts.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Sathyabama dental college and hospital
Chennai, India01.2014
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Recording Patient dental History
- Clinical Research
- Administering local anaesthesia
Accomplishments
- Successfully adapted to a hostile and high pressure work environment,maintaining professionalism and efficiency under challenging circumstances.
-Demonstrated versatility by performing multiple roles, including X-ray technician, front desk receptionist and dental assistant as needed.
-Supported daily clinic operations by ensuring smooth patient flow,managing administrative duties and assisting with diagnostic and treatment procedures
Certification
- Sujok Acupuncture Insect & mini correspondence systems and their respective healing therapy. (2017)
- Cupping therapy.
- Reflexology.
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Timeline
Dental Specialist
US Army
10.2023 - 09.2025
Dentist
Digital dental design clinic
10.2021 - 03.2022
Dentist
orthosquare multispeciality clinic
03.2021 - 10.2021
Dental assistant
Worked under the supervision of DR Shahul
03.2018 - 03.2019
Medical documentation specialist
First Source
05.2017 - 08.2017
Dental assistant
Worked under DR Nathan
05.2013 - 05.2014
Dental assistant
Worked under DR Vikram
10.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Sathyabama dental college and hospital
cupping therapist and acupuncturist
I am super passionate about natural healing. This is my part time practice where over the years i have built a reputation for creating a calm, at home environment where my approach combines traditional eastern medicine with modern wellness and hygiene- helping them beings get full body detoxification, heal smokers lungs to a bad liver and measurable relief from pain or muscle tension.
I am also skilled in acupuncture(sujok) korean method to restore energetic balance through hand and foot meridian points.