Talha Karimi

Surgically focused general dentist with hospital-based GPR training and experience performing 1,000+ extractions, including impacted third molars and full-bony cases. Current clinical practice focuses on exodontia, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, and straightforward implant placement while maintaining proficiency in core general dentistry.

Surgical General Dentist at Dawson Modern Dentistry (2026-05 – Present)

• Full surgical GP role focused on routine and surgical extractions, including impacted third molars and partial- and full-bony cases.
• Performs pre-prosthetic surgery including alveoloplasty and removal of tori/exostoses.
• Places straightforward dental implants and performs associated bone grafting and surgical care.
• Manages surgical patients from pre-operative assessment through post-operative care.

General Dentist at Riccobene & Associates (2024-07 – Present)

• Surgical-focused general dentist with extensive experience in routine and surgical extractions, including impacted third molars.
• Maintains proficiency in restorative dentistry, crown and bridge, and anterior-to-premolar endodontics.

Hospital/Oral Surgery Rotations at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center & ECU School of Dental Medicine (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Performed 1,000+ extractions, including impacted third molars, full-bony cases, alveoloplasty, and bone grafting.
• Assisted with and performed dental surgeries under general anesthesia in the operating room.
• Managed inpatient consults, trauma, dental infections, and medically complex surgical patients.
• Experienced with surgical flaps, tori removal, incision and drainage, implant placement, and comprehensive emergency care.
• Familiar with OR protocol, general-anesthesia preparation, sterile technique, and interdisciplinary care.

General Practice Residency (GPR) in Dental Medicine – Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (2023-07 – 2024-07)

DMD in Dental Medicine – East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine (2019-05 – 2023-05)

B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) – NC State University (2015-08 – 2019-05)