Sara Kashani

Offering solid foundation in dental science and keen interest in patient care. Adept in dental procedures and diagnostics, including preventive care and restorative treatments. Committed to enhancing patient experience and promoting long-term oral health.

• Teaching Assistant (TA), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 08/01/22, 12/01/23, Organized exam review sessions for oral & maxillofacial pathology, Provided lab assistance in fixed prosthodontics and endodontics
• ADEA National Interprofessional Education Liaison, 06/01/22, 05/01/23, Elected position by ADEA Administrative Board
• Secretary, Students for Interprofessional Education and Practice, 08/01/22, 09/01/23, Helped organize events featuring speakers from various medical departments to promote interprofessional collaboration at TUSDM
• ADEA District 1 International Student Representative, 09/01/21, 05/01/22, Served as voice for international dentists and dental students by providing feedback and solutions to challenges faced by international dental students
• ADEA District 1 Events Committee Member, 09/01/21, 05/01/22, Helped coordinate planning of District 1 reform hackathon 'I Have an ADEA'

• Community Health Center of Cape Cod, Mashpee, MA, 07/01/23, 08/01/23, Provided dental care at Marion Jordan Center for Dental Health
• Coleman House Newton, Newton, MA, 02/01/23, Provided free dental screenings for senior residents
• Josiah Quincy Elementary School, Boston, MA, 01/01/23, Provided free dental screenings and fluoride varnish
• Pediatric Clinic Volunteer at TUSDM, 04/01/23, Provided care to pediatric patients
• Tufts Admission Ambassador Volunteer, 10/01/21, Present, Organized tours for dental school applicants
• Dental/Medical Volunteer, MEDLIFE Service Trip, Lima, Peru, 03/01/16, Collaborated with physicians to provide free dental/medical care to 2500 residents

• Incorporating Environmental Sustainability Within the Modern Dental Curriculum in the Bulletin of Dental Education (BDE), 07/01/23, Sara Kashani, Lena Syed
• Students for Interprofessional Practice and Education in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Newsletter, 04/01/23, Sara Kashani, Lena Syed

• Languages
• Physics
• Ecology
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Volleyball
• Cooking

• Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics, 12/01/22, Present, Primary co-investigator, TUSDM, Sara Kashani, Hugo Campos, Matthew Finkelman, Lena Syed
• The Effect of ANRIL on Human Cancers, 01/01/23, Present, Co-investigator, TUSDM, Neiman Melhem, Zoe Zhu, Elissa Zboinski, Matthew Finkelman, Lena Syed, Sara Kashani, Jane Chen

Tufts University Dental Alumni Association Award for Clinical excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: 2024

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Honors: Dean’s List 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-2023

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Awards: Merit Scholarship Award 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-2023

• Omicron Kappa Upsilon
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Northern California Dental Society