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Education
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RICHA SHARMA

RICHA SHARMA

Ballwin,Missouri

Summary

Motivated professional adept at handling instruments, supplies, and equipment for non-invasive to minimally invasive procedures. Well versed in all operating room activities with a commitment to upholding the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures. Excited to bring several year background to growing organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Technologist

Greater St. Louis Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
10.2024 - Current
  • Assist in all kinds of surgical procedures under local anaesthesia, nitrous oxide or general anaesthesia including extraction, impaction, implant procedures, surgical exposure and bonding for Orthodontic treatment etc
  • Prepare and maintain sterile surgical instruments and environments
  • Collaborate with surgical teams at clinic and Barns Jewish Hospital to enhance patient safety and efficiency
  • Communicate with the patient to make them feel comfortable before, during and after the procedure
  • Scheduling patient appointment, updating EMR records on dental software

Shadowing dentist

Carron Family Dental Clinic
Ballwin, MO
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Observed a variety of dental procedures, including examinations, cleanings, and restorative work, gaining insight into clinical practices and patient management
  • Assisted with patient intake processes, including gathering medical histories and providing support in maintaining a welcoming environment
  • Learned about treatment planning and the importance of patient education in promoting oral health
  • Engaged with dental professionals to discuss best practices and gain a deeper understanding of different specialties within dentistry

Medical Officer (Dental)

Uttarakhand Medical Health and Family Welfare Department
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Provided advanced dental treatments including impaction, root canal treatment (RCT), Re-RCT, inter-maxillary fixation, regenerative procedures etc
  • Performed Oral Diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment to diverse patient population, including underserved communities
  • Collected data on oral disease from county hospital on behalf of State government (Integrated disease Surveillance program)
  • Served as the medical officer to provide COVID-19 vaccination to the counselled county population for tobacco withdrawal under tobacco cessation program

Dental Surgeon

Dr. Garg's Dental Care District- Kullu (H.P.)
Kullu, H.P.
05.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided patient education on oral hygiene practices and preventative care
  • Developed treatment plans and coordinated with specialists for advanced care
  • Managed clinic operations and maintained patient records
  • Conducted routine dental check-ups and provide treatment

Junior Resident (Dental)

Delhi Cantonment Board General Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Conducted oral health examination of 2500+ patients monthly and provided quality comprehensive care to all pediatric, geriatric, hysterical and adult patients
  • Dental health screening in schools of Delhi Cantonment Board
  • Performed basic dental procedures including restorations, scaling, X-rays, extractions, root canal treatment, curettage etc
  • Gained hands-on experience in various dental procedures under the supervision of senior dentists specialized in Endodontics, Periodontics and Oral surgery

Education

Masters - Health Administration

Lindenwood University
01.2025

Masters - Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Himachal Dental College
01.2021

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Himachal Dental College
01.2014

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Patient safety
  • Aseptic and sterilization techniques
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • HIPAA proficiency

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Training, 13/11/24, organized by the American Heart Association
  • Capacity building of Rapid Response teams on basic epidemiology, outbreak investigations, and public health emergency management, 02/01/22, AIIMS Rishikesh, India
  • Wave One Gold, 06/01/19, Himachal Dental College, India
  • Dental Loupes- Seeing the unseen, 12/01/18, Himachal Dental College, India
  • Protaper Gold: Demystified, 07/01/17, An Endodontic Masterclass at Himachal Dental College, India
  • ADIN Implant Symposium, 11/01/15, Russian Cultural Centre, Delhi, India
  • Endodontic Simplified, 09/01/15, MAIDS, New Delhi, India

Socialservice

  • Dental check-up camps, 09/01/19, Sakar Society of Differently Abled Persons
  • Oral Hygiene Awareness Camp, 04/01/16, Diya Foundation
  • Oral Health Awareness Camp, 09/01/15, Cantonment Board School, Sadar Bazar, Delhi

Publications

  • A complete insight into hand and rotary endodontic instruments, 04/01/18, Lambert Academic Publishing
  • Photodynamic therapy in root canal disinfection, 07/01/19, Lambert Academic Publishing, 978-613-947-568-1
  • A complete handbook on irrigation in endodontics, 01/01/20, Lambert Academy Publishing
  • Understanding the Role of Platelet Concentrates in Dentistry: A Review, Annals of International Medical and Dental Research, 6, 1, 01/01/2020, 26-31
  • Evaluating the clinical implications of the use of PRF as an adjunct in two cases of reimplantation undergoing orthodontic treatment, Paripex - Indian Journal of Research, 9, 6, 06/01/20, 10.36106/paripex
  • A New Hope: Teledentistry, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 10, 3, 03/01/21, 174-180; Ethical Conundrum in Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, IJDSIR, 5, 1, 01/01/22, 192-201
  • Investment in healthcare through dental stem cell banking in India, IJFMR, 5, 3, 05/01/23
  • Dental Robotics: A Paradigm Shift, International Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences Research (IJDMSR), 5, 6, 11/01/23, 270-275
  • Comparative analysis of the influence of rotary file systems and reciprocating file systems on post-obturation pain after single-sitting endodontics: A randomized clinical study, Indian Journal of Dental Sciences, 15, 4, 10/01/23, 175-179

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Accolades

  • Award for Covid-19 Service, 11/01/22, For outstanding service during the period of Covid 19
  • Dr. Satya Bratt Memorial Award, 12/01/18, Awarded 2nd position in International Essay Writing Competition organized by International College of Dentists
  • Best Review Paper Presentation, 09/01/17, 16th Annual H.P. State Dental Conference

Conference presentations

Intentional reimplantation, 08/01/19, 2nd zonal IACDE conference, Lucknow

Maxillary central incisor with the rarest of rare variations, 03/01/19, 20th IACDE PG convention, Chandigarh

Prevalence of Radix Entomolaris: A survey on the Himachali population, 08/01/18, PG 6th IES National Convention, Goa

Root canal curvature and its measurement, poster presentation, 11/23/17 - 11/26/17, 32nd IACDE National Conference, Ahmedabad

Root canal curvature and its measurement, December 1, 2018, 17th annual H.P. State Dental Conference

Access Opening: First Step in Endodontic Success, 09/01/17, 16th Annual H.P. State Dental Conference

Accomplishments

Award for COVID-19 Service, Nov 2022

for outstanding service during the period of COVID-19

Dr. Satya Bratt Memorial Award, Dec 2018

Awarded 2nd position in the International Essay Writing Competition organized by the International College of Dentists

Best Review Paper Presentation, Sept 2017

16th Annual H.P. State Dental Conference

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Timeline

Surgical Technologist

Greater St. Louis Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
10.2024 - Current

Shadowing dentist

Carron Family Dental Clinic
06.2024 - 09.2024

Medical Officer (Dental)

Uttarakhand Medical Health and Family Welfare Department
09.2021 - 09.2023

Dental Surgeon

Dr. Garg's Dental Care District- Kullu (H.P.)
05.2016 - 03.2017

Junior Resident (Dental)

Delhi Cantonment Board General Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Basic Life Support Training, 13/11/24, organized by the American Heart Association, India
  • Capacity building of Rapid Response teams on basic epidemiology, outbreak investigations, and public health emergency management, 02/01/22, AIIMS Rishikesh, India
  • Wave One Gold, 06/01/19, Himachal Dental College, India
  • Dental Loupes- Seeing the unseen, 12/01/18, Himachal Dental College, India
  • Protaper Gold: Demystified, 07/01/17, An Endodontic Masterclass at Himachal Dental College, India
  • ADIN Implant Symposium, 11/01/15, Russian Cultural Centre, Delhi, India
  • Endodontic Simplified, 09/01/15, MAIDS, New Delhi, India

Masters - Health Administration

Lindenwood University

Masters - Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Himachal Dental College

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Himachal Dental College
RICHA SHARMA