Tayyaba Aslam
Dentist from Pakistan
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Early-career dental professional with hands-on experience in chairside patient support and oral hygiene education. Skilled in dental charting, x-ray review, and sterilization procedures. Focused on accurate documentation and safe clinical operations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist
Kalair Hospital
Gujranwala, Pakistan, Gujranwala, Pakistan
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Examined patients and diagnosed dental conditions in hospital clinic
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Diagnosed and treated various dental conditions, including cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.
- Performed fillings, extractions, and root canal treatments
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, crowns and other restorative procedures.
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Reviewed x-rays and charted findings in patient records
- Planned treatment options with oral care teams and specialists
- Managed dental emergencies and provided urgent pain relief
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Advised patients on oral hygiene and follow-up care
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Coordinated referrals for complex cases and surgical procedures
- Assisted with the placement of implants and orthodontic treatment.
Dental Intern
Rawal Institutions
Islamabad, Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported dentists at Rawal Institutions during patient examinations and provided chairside assistance to enhance patient care.
- Administered local anesthesia to patients prior to dental procedures.
- Assisted in fabrication of provisional crowns, bridges, and other restorations.
- Performed light curing and mixed bonding agents and impression materials.
- Took impressions for study models and fabricated custom trays.
- Took computer images and full mouth series x-rays of the patient's teeth and assessed the results.
- Analyzed x-rays to assess dental health and identify potential issues. to identify cavities and other issues.
- Recorded dental histories and updated patient charts during clinic visits.
- Obtained and recorded medical histories of patients.
- Observed dental procedures and followed clinical protocols and safety standards.
- Supported oral hygiene education for patients and families at Rawal Institutions.
- Participated in dental health programs to educate the community.
- Communicated patient concerns to dentists and supported smooth clinical operations.
- Provided patients with clear answers to questions about their dental care. related to their treatment plans or general inquiries about the office.
- Provided postoperative instructions to patients regarding care of restorations or surgical sites.
- Assisted periodontists by setting up sutures, scalpels and suctioning equipment.
- Consulted with patients regarding root canals and other dental procedures.
- Applied sealants to protect teeth from cavities.
- Prescribed antibiotics for patients.
Dental Intern
kalair hospital
Gujranwala, Pakistan, Gujranwala,Pakistan
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Coordinated patient movement and managed appointment flow to enhance clinic efficiency and patient experience.
- Administered local anesthesia to patients prior to dental procedures.
- Performed dental prophylaxis on patients with periodontal disease.
- Applied sealants to protect teeth from cavities.
- Performed root canals and filled cavities while providing pain management instructions, ensuring patient comfort and effective dental repairs.
- Provided postoperative instructions to patients regarding care of restorations or surgical sites.
- Reviewed x-rays to identify cavities and other issues.
- Monitored sterilization processes for dental instruments in the clinic to ensure safety standards.
- Obtained and recorded medical histories of patients.
- Contributed to community education by participating in dental health programs, raising awareness of oral hygiene and preventive care.
- Referred patients to specialists for wisdom teeth removal, braces, and other procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA07-2027
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Healthcare
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
Islamabad, Pakistan01-2017
Skills
- Chairside assistance
- Patient care
- Oral hygiene education
- X-ray review
- Dental radiography
- Sterilization techniques
- Instrument sterilization
- Medical histories
- Dental record management
- Clinical support
- Appointment coordination
- Patient schedule management
- Room disinfection
- Oral health education
- Orthodontic procedure support
- Clinical communication
Languages
German
Limited
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Dentist
Kalair Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
Dental Intern
Rawal Institutions
05.2017 - 06.2018
Dental Intern
kalair hospital
01.2017 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Dental Assisting
ECPI University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Healthcare
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University