Zoya Ahmad Khan

Highly motivated and GDC-registered Dental Nurse with experience across NHS hospitals, dental education and high-end private practice. Experienced in implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery and digital dentistry, delivering exceptional chairside support and patient-centred care. Skilled in intraoral scanning, CBCT and OPG preparation (non-radiography qualified), infection prevention, CQC compliance, clinical audits and stock management.

Recognised for excellent organisation, reliability and supporting junior staff in maintaining high clinical standards. Currently completing the clinical case requirements for Conscious Sedation Nursing to further expand my scope of practice.

Dental Nurse - Yorkshire Dental Suite, Birmingham - Birmingham

(2025-01)

• Provide chairside assistance for implant, cosmetic, restorative and orthodontic procedures.
• Perform intraoral scanning and support digital treatment workflows.
• Prepare CBCT and OPG imaging for clinicians.
• Support the Lead Nurse with CQC compliance, audits and stock management.
• Deliver exceptional patient care within a high-end private practice.

Bank Dental Nurse - Birmingham Dental Hospital - Birmingham

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Support clinicians across multiple specialist departments.
• Maintain outstanding infection prevention and decontamination standards.
• Adapt quickly across busy clinical environments.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centred care.

Dental Nurse - Bristol Dental School - Bristol

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

Left due to relocation

• Assisted consultants and undergraduate students in restorative dentistry, oral surgery and orthodontics.
• Supported teaching clinics while maintaining excellent clinical standards.
• Trained and mentored trainee dental nurses.
• Assisted with both clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Dental Nurse - Queen Square Dental Clinic

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Assisted in Specialist and restorative dentistry procedures.
• Delivered high-quality chairside support and patient care.
• Maintained accurate patient records and infection control standards.
• Prepared surgeries and managed instrument decontamination.

Dental Nursing Apprentice - Warrington House Dental Practice

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Completed Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification while working in practice.
• Assisted dentists during routine and emergency procedures.
• Developed strong skills in surgery preparation, patient communication and cross-infection control.
• Maintained compliance with GDC and HTM 01-05 standards.

Team Member - Domino's Pizza

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Worked efficiently in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
• Developed teamwork, communication and time management skills.

Work Experience - Lloyds Pharmacy

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Gained experience within a healthcare setting.
• Developed an understanding of patient confidentiality and professional communication.

St Brendan's Sixth Form College

GCSEs - St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School