Syed Mustafa Farhan

· Performing the initial patient consultation, which entails detailed history taking, including the patient's chief complaint, history of presenting illness, medical history, current medications, past surgical history, and allergies.

·Taking x-rays on our state-of-the-art CBCT machine.

· putting in the treatment plan as discussed by the doctor with the patient.

· Going over the pre-operative instructions with the patient

· Discussing the consent forms regarding the procedure

· Sending out medical clearances for patients with complicated medical histories.

· Contact the patient's general dentist regarding the patient's treatment plan and relay any specific notes or concerns from the doctor.

· Giving postoperative instructions and what to expect during the following week on the procedure day, including oral hygiene, dietary guidelines, restrictions, and pain management.

· Taking preoperative and postoperative clinical pictures.

· Assist the doctor in a variety of oral and maxillofacial procedures.

· Assist the doctor in securing the IV line and during blood draw.

· Maintain a clean, sterile surgical field using suction, irrigation, and retraction.

· Monitor the patient’s vital signs and overall condition during the procedure.

· Assist in transferring patients from the surgical area to the recovery area.

· Monitor patients during the initial recovery period and report any concerns to the surgeon.

· maintaining the anesthesia drug log after each surgery.

· Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment following surgery.

· Prepare the operatory for the next patient by restocking supplies and ensuring cleanliness.

· Update patient records with surgery details, including observations and any complications.

· Maintain accurate and detailed patient files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

· Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

· Performing intra-oral scans.

· Ordering equipment and supplies for the clinic.

• comprehensive dental treatment to patients under supervision,including diagnoses, treatment planning, and performing various procedures for example pit and fissure sealants, teeth whitening, restorations, crowns bridges dentures, extractions and minor oral surgery.
• Captured digital radiographs and panoramic radiographs for the patients.
• educated patients on oral hygiene and dental health practices.
• Administered local anesthesia and monitored patients during procedures.
• Managed and treated dental emergencies, such as tooth aches, avulsions an abscesses.
• built strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures and techniques.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Mentoring junior students and sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Built strong communication and Interpersonal skills.

intern at a private dental practice which operated during evening hours.

• Part of a team to help start-up The Dental Studio.
• Performed simple dental procedure.
• performed comprehensive dental procedures under supervision.
• Assisted supervising doctor in complex dental procedures comprising of dental implants, root canal treatments and fabrication of dentures etc.
• helped create course work for dental auxiliary staff classes.