Dental Student - UCLA School of Dentistry Professional Program for International Dentists - Los Angeles
(2024-05 - 2026-06)
2-year advanced standing program for international dentists. Includes both didactics and clinical experience. Prepares graduates for U.S. dental licensing exams. Integrated into UCLA's 3rd-year DDS curriculum. Provides clinical experience in endodontics, restorative dentistry, surgery, pediatrics, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Equips graduates for advanced clinical practice and public health contributions.
- Assisted in surgical, endodontic, and restorative dental procedures.
- Participated in patient consultations, exams, radiograph interpretation, and treatment planning.
- Gained experience with CAD/CAM and digital workflows for prosthetic fabrication.
- Performed radiographic imaging, sterilization, and clinical organization tasks.
- Applied research in digital dentistry and biomaterials to enhance patient outcomes.
Optional Post Training Intern and Assistant - Encino Smile Center (Dr. James Asaf) - Los Angeles
(2023-09 - 2024-05)
- Assisted in surgical, endodontic, and restorative dental procedures.
- Participated in patient consultations, exams, radiograph interpretation, and treatment planning.
- Gained experience with CAD/CAM and digital workflows for prosthetic fabrication.
- Performed radiographic imaging, sterilization, and clinical organization tasks.
- Applied research in digital dentistry and biomaterials to enhance patient outcomes.
International Post-Graduate Resident - NYUCD Comprehensive Care Department - NYC, U.S.
(2022-07 - 2023-07)
- Participated in variety of hands-on, including wax-up, digital smile designing, digital dentistry, inlay /onlay and veneers preparation
- Skilled in restorative dentistry techniques, such as cast post and core, fiber post, para post, Zirconia crown, bridge preparation, Veneers, temporization
- Implant restoration for single unit and multiple implants, surgical guide for implant surgery, RPD with precision attachments, night guard fabrication, bleaching (internal, external: home and office)
- RCT with WaveOne Gold Rotary System
- Skilled in conducting comprehensive examinations and customized treatment plans based on patient needs, and medical history
- Proficient in using diagnostic tools, such as digital x-rays, and clinical photographs, to assess patient conditions and develop treatment plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including orthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons, to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases
Associate General Dentist - Ideal Smile Dental Clinic - Tehran, Iran
(2022-01 - 2022-06)
- Performed dental fillings with composite and amalgam buildups
- Performed root canal treatment and retreatment
- Fabricated Zr/PFM crowns, bridges and inlay/onlay restorations
- Utilized fiber post and cast post techniques
- Performed surgical and simple extractions, including impacted teeth
- Conducted surgical crown lengthening
- Assisted with managing dental clinic operations, purchasing needed equipment and materials, dental assistant selection and lab coordination in a charitable clinic with low-priced services.
Associate General Dentist - Fatemiyeh Dental Clinic (Charitable Clinic) - Tehran, Iran
(2021-11 - 2022-06)
- Performed dental fillings with composite and amalgam buildups
- Performed root canal treatment and retreatment
- Fabricated Zr/PFM crowns, bridges and inlay/onlay restorations
- Utilized fiber post and cast post techniques
- Performed surgical and simple extractions, including impacted teeth
- Conducted surgical crown lengthening
- Assisted with managing dental clinic operations, purchasing needed equipment and materials, dental assistant selection and lab coordination in a charitable clinic with low-priced services.
International Post-Graduate Resident - NYUCD Oral Surgery Department - NYC, U.S.
(2022-07 - 2023-07)
- Performed more than 80 cases of simple and surgical extractions with various complexities, including flaps and bone removal, tooth sectioning
- Conducted socket preservation procedures using bone grafts and membranes to maintain bone volume
- Performed pre-prosthetic surgeries: alveoloplasty, frenectomy for optimal denture fit and aesthetic outcomes.
- Experience in incision and drainage procedures for managing dental abscesses.
- Assisted and shadowed while performing robot assisted implant surgery with Yomi robot.
General Dentist - General Dentist Private Office - Staten Island, NY, US
(2022-12 - 2023-05)
- Observed and participated in various dental procedures, including dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and patient consultations
- Assisted with patient management, including taking and recording patient histories, vital signs, dental charting, taking X-Rays
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care
- Developed an understanding of dental procedures and insurance system
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Learned proper infection control and sterilization protocols
- Gained experience in patient management and communication in a clinical setting
General Dentist - General Dentist Private Office - Tehran, Iran
(2019-10 - 2021-09)
- Observed and participated in various dental procedures, including dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and patient consultations
- Assisted with patient management, including taking and recording patient histories, vital signs, dental charting, taking X-Rays
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care
- Developed an understanding of dental procedures and insurance system
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records
- Learned proper infection control and sterilization protocols
- Gained experience in patient management and communication in a clinical setting
International Post-Graduate Resident - Global Outreach Program - Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School, Hudson, NY, US
(2023-03 - 2023-03)
- Provided preventive dental care, including fissure sealants, fluoride varnish, and silver diamine fluoride applications.
- Educated children on oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
- Collaborated with public health professionals to gain insight into community oral health programs and public health policies.
Student Doctor - Chinatown Chinatown Service Center Rotation - UCLA School of Dentistry
(2026-10)
- Conducted comprehensive examinations for new patients, including diagnosis, risk assessment, and individualized treatment planning.
- Provided comprehensive dental care and coordinated treatment based on patients' clinical needs and priorities.
- Performed restorative procedures, including direct composite restorations and crown preparations.
- Completed root canal treatments on anterior teeth, premolars, and molars.
- Performed simple dental extractions.
- Provided periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing and routine dental cleanings.
- Evaluated recall patients, updated medical and dental histories, and developed continuing-care recommendations.
- Became familiar with FQHC clinical workflow, documentation requirements, and Denti-Cal coding.
