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Asma Ashraf

Muharraq

Summary

Skilled and licensed dental practitioner with a patient-centered approach and a commitment to providing personalized care. Combining quality services, strong communication skills, and a dedication to advancing knowledge and clinical experience, strives to deliver excellence in diagnosis and treatment. By effective implementation of the latest advancements in dental care, aims to achieve exceptional results in both dental health and overall well-being. Versatility extends beyond dentistry, with proficiency in writing, education, and management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Al Hamad Dental Center
01.2021 - Current
  • Performed various dental procedures for diverse clientele of average 4 to 6 patients per day, including fillings, extractions, root canals, crown, bridge and fixed retainer placements.
  • Improved patient smile aesthetics with high quality Composite veneers and smile design techniques.
  • Developed and implemented result-oriented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
  • Updated knowledge in Dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences abroad and locally.
  • Referred patients to specialists for integrated treatment plan for complex patient cases.
  • Continued Dental health education on social media.

General Dentist

Linnas Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • Improved practice reputation through increasing successful diagnosis, implementing effective treatment plans and managed average of 7 to 9 patients per day.
  • Capably performed varied dental procedures including extractions, pulpotomy, root canals, cavity fillings, crowns and partial dentures.
  • Accurately recorded patient history, examination findings and treatment options/plans with photographs if needed, for detailed reference.
  • Conducted dental camps in schools and live programs on social media to educate on dental health and diseases and boost marketing for center.

General Dentist

Dr. Mariam A. Karim Specialist Dental Center
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Communicated effectively with patients during consultation to explain treatment options and provide optimum treatment to best suit patient.
  • Performed simple dental procedures including extractions, cavity fillings, scaling and whitening.
  • Documented patient details and treatment given with before and after pictures where needed.
  • Managed patient referrals for specialist consultations when necessary.
  • Educated patients on oral health and gave specific home care instructions following treatment procedures for best results.

Dental Hygienist

Dental Specialist Center
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Applied MI paste and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Performed prophylaxis (scaling & polishing) and in-office whitening procedures.
  • Interpreted patients' dental radiographs.
  • Took photographs and impressions for patients initiating orthodontic treatment.
  • Demonstrated proper oral hygiene techniques to patients.
  • Assisted Specialists in Orthodontics, Endodontics and Implantology.

General Dentist

New Dental Clinic
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Carried out simple dental procedures including root canals, cavity fillings, extractions, under supervision, while also screening for oral lesions and cancers.

Dental Intern

Dhaka Dental College & Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
  • Efficiently completed required number of clinical dental procedures per department over course of 12 months with detailed documentations.
  • Interviewed patients, reviewed medical history and performed extensive check-ups to diagnose oral diseases and plan treatments.

Education

Membership In General Dental Surgery (MGDS) -

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
10.2023

Membership Of The Faculty Of Dentistry (MFD) -

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
10.2018

Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS) -

University Dental College And Hospital
08.2012

Skills

  • Emergency dental care (Tooth pain, trauma management)
  • Cosmetic dentistry (Composite Veneers)
  • Restorations (fillings, post/core, crowns, bridges, dentures)
  • Endodontics (Direct pulp capping, Root canal treatment)
  • Pediatric dentistry (filling, pulpotomy, extraction, space maintainers)
  • Oral Surgery (Extractions-moderate & difficult, Oral cancer screening)
  • Periodontal treatment (Scaling, Root planing)
  • Competent in running Dental practice (Complete Administration Management)
  • Excellent in Professional Writing
  • Expert in Patient / General Education and Research

Certification

  • Direct Composite Veneers: The Art of creating Smiles, Portugal (2022)
  • Master Clear Aligners Program, Mastery Academy (2021)
  • Certificate in Minimal Invasive Dentistry, BDA (2018)
  • Discovering Personality by Jordan B Peterson, Jordan B Peterson Lab (2022)

Languages

Bengali
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1

Affiliations

  • Registered Dental Practitioner of Bahrain. NHRA License No.: 11010388
  • Registered Dental Practitioner of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) Registration No.: 5931 (till 2019)

Timeline

General Dentist

Al Hamad Dental Center
01.2021 - Current

General Dentist

Linnas Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2020

General Dentist

Dr. Mariam A. Karim Specialist Dental Center
08.2016 - 03.2018

Dental Hygienist

Dental Specialist Center
01.2015 - 07.2016

General Dentist

New Dental Clinic
05.2014 - 12.2014

Dental Intern

Dhaka Dental College & Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014

Membership In General Dental Surgery (MGDS) -

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Membership Of The Faculty Of Dentistry (MFD) -

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Bachelor Of Dental Surgery (BDS) -

University Dental College And Hospital
  • Direct Composite Veneers: The Art of creating Smiles, Portugal (2022)
  • Master Clear Aligners Program, Mastery Academy (2021)
  • Certificate in Minimal Invasive Dentistry, BDA (2018)
  • Discovering Personality by Jordan B Peterson, Jordan B Peterson Lab (2022)
Asma Ashraf