Obada Salem
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Experienced dentist with a demonstrated history of providing comprehensive dental care. Proficient in performing routine dental procedures/ emergency dental procedures ranging from routine fillings to extractions, as well as more complex treatments like bone grafting and dental implants. Skilled in diagnosing oral health issues and developing personalized treatment plans for patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Aspen Dental
Christiansburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored staff performance through observation and review of patient charts.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians or specialists when necessary.
- Resolved to the best of my ability any complaints from patients regarding services rendered or personnel issues.
- Provided direct patient care including conducting exams, diagnosing oral health issues, and performing dental treatments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to prevent future problems.
- Performed extractions, restorative such as fillings, crowns/bridges, bone grafting, and implants
- Referred patients to specialists for wisdom teeth removal, braces, and other procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients.
- Restored teeth using composite fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and other prosthetic materials majority dentures.
Clinical Managing Director
Aspen Dental
Lincolnton, NC
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Directed the activities of the dental team including hygienists, assistants, and administrative staff.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive treatment plans for patients, taking into account their medical history and current needs.
- Assisted in the recruitment process when hiring new employees.
- Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Performed surgical procedures such as tooth extractions and implant placements.
- Prepared patients for dental implants by performing tooth extractions and bone grafts to support sufficient bone and gum tissue.
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental
Lincolnton, NC
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed surgical procedures in the mouth, such as extractions, alveoplasty or bone grafting.
- Provided preventive dentistry services such as cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments and x-rays.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment options.
- Performed restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Diagnosed and treated various dental conditions, including cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.
- Utilized advanced dental technology, including digital X-rays and TRIOS systems, to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with dental specialists, such as orthodontists and periodontists, to coordinate comprehensive care for patients.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Touro College of Dental Medicine
New York05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
VCU
Richmond05-2015
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Dental Implants
- Team Management
- Tooth extraction
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiographs mounting
- Placing crowns
- Patient Engagement
- Emergency Dental Care
- Treatment Planning
- Preventive Care
- Educating parents
- Implant restoration
- Patient Care
- Clinical Staff Management
- Practice Management
- Restorative Dentistry
- Surgical Extractions
Affiliations
- hiking
- working out
- spending time with my family
Accomplishments
- Bachelor degree graduated with magna cum lauda
- invisalign certified
- motto certified
- live surgical implant training
- cpr certified
Certification
- multiple CE courses take ranging from managing a clinic, pain management, implant courses, comprehensive treatment planning
Timeline
Owner
Aspen Dental
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Managing Director
Aspen Dental
07.2021 - 07.2023
Associate Dentist
Aspen Dental
11.2020 - 06.2021
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
VCU
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