Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
CE Courses
Work Gap Explanation
Publications
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Sarah Sultani

Sarah Sultani

Irvine

Summary

Professional dental practitioner with strong background in patient care and preventative dentistry. Skilled in variety of dental procedures, including restorative and cosmetic treatments. Recognized for ability to work collaboratively within team, adapt to changing needs, and deliver reliable results. Known for excellent patient communication, maintaining high standards in clinical practices, and focus on achieving positive outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate General Dentist

Pacific Dental Services
06.2023 - Current
  • Increased practice efficiency by utilizing advanced dental technologies and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere throughout the practice by maintaining a friendly demeanor during all interactions with patients.
  • Implemented preventive dentistry techniques, reducing the occurrence of oral health issues among patients.
  • Developed treatment plans that addressed both short-term needs and long-term goals for patient oral health improvement.
  • Performed cosmetic dentistry services including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, increasing patient confidence in their smiles.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, leading to improved overall oral health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive dental care and personalized treatment plans.
  • Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
  • Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.

Registered Dental Assistant

HEB Dental Excellence
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Associate Dentist

Sultani Dental Clinic
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, leading to improved overall oral health.
  • Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
  • Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
  • Effectively managed challenging behavior from pediatric patients utilizing age-appropriate techniques creating positive experiences fostering future visits without fear or anxiety.

Pediatric Dentist

Social Reform Association
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Participated actively within community events promoting oral health awareness and offering dental screenings, highlighting the importance of preventive care measures.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Performed extractions, pulpotomies and pulpectomies on primary teeth.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
San Francisco, CA
06.2023

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Beirut Arab University Faculty of Dentistry
Beirut, Lebanon
07.2017

Skills

  • Languages: English, Arabic, and French
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Preventive care
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Emergency dental care
  • Comprehensive diagnosis
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Simple tooth extraction
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient relationships
  • Digital impressions

Accomplishments

  • June 2023 OKU Honor Society.
  • May 2023 TKO Dental Honor Society.
  • April 2023 Phi Kappa Phi Award Honor Society.
  • February 2017 Congress Organizing Committee, 63rd International Association of Dental Students Mid-Year Meeting, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • June 2013 Dean’s Honor List, Beirut Arab University Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon.

Affiliations

  • August 2023- Present Orange County Dental Association (OCDC), USA.
  • August 2023 - Present American Dental Association (ADA), USA.
  • July 2021 - Present American Student Dental Association (ASDA), USA.
  • July 2021 - Present California Dental Association (CDA), USA.
  • May 2015 - June 2017 Lebanese Association of Dental Students (LADS), Lebanon.
  • May 2015 - Present International Association of Dental Students (IADS), Denmark.


Certification

  • April 2024 Basic Life Support (BLS), Lecture and Hands-On Course. American Heart Association, California, United States.
  • May 2024 Spark Clear Aligner Certification, California, United States.
  • January 2020 Techniques for Intraoral Scanning, Hands-On Course. Align Technology, Inc., Hurst, Texas, United States.

Timeline

Associate General Dentist

Pacific Dental Services
06.2023 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

HEB Dental Excellence
11.2019 - 06.2021

Pediatric Dentist

Social Reform Association
10.2017 - 02.2019

Associate Dentist

Sultani Dental Clinic
08.2017 - 07.2019

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

University of The Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Beirut Arab University Faculty of Dentistry

CE Courses

  • October 2021 Exploring the Dark Side of Black Triangles: The Art of Pink and White Composites. Dr. Frank J. Milnar, San Francisco, CA.
  • January 2020 Techniques for Intraoral Scanning, Hands-On Course. Align Technology, Inc., Hurst, Texas, United States.
  • October 2018 Hard and Soft Tissue Corrections Around Teeth and Implants, Lecture. BIDM, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • April 2018 Veneers Preparation and Cementation, Hands-On Course. Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • August 2017 Root Canal Preparation with One Shape Rotary Files, Hands-On Course. IADS, Beirut, Lebanon.

Work Gap Explanation

  • June 2021– June 2023 Attended dental school at University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA.
  • July 2019 – November 2019 Moved to the United States of America, Fort Worth, Texas and studied for the Registered Dental Assistant license and National Board Dental Examinations.

Publications

  • May 2023 “Multidisciplinary Oral Rehabilitation Case Presentation.” University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA.
  • October 2018 “Effect of Sonication on the Marginal Adaptability of Bulk Fill Composite Restorations.” Beirut International Dental Meeting (BIDM), Beirut, Lebanon.

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