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Paras Ghazanfar

Mernda,VIC

Summary

Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at oral and maxillofacial surgery, excelling in treatment planning and emergency care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical expertise in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. Recognized for delivering exceptional care and fostering a collaborative environment among dental teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Passion Dental
11.2021 - Current
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.

Dental Assistant

Totally Smiles Dental Group
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Dentist

Dental Aesthetic
06.2014 - 06.2016


  • Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with a team of dental professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Performed complex dental procedures such as root canals, extractions, and dental implant placements to restore patients'' smiles.
  • Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Dentistry

Australian Dental Council
Australia
01-2025

Master of Science - Oral Surgery

Dow University of Health Sciences
Karachi, Pakistan
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Dentistry

Liaquat University of Medical And Health Sciences
Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
01-2011

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Emergency dental care
  • General restorative dentistry
  • Surgical extractions
  • Clinical staff management
  • Pain management
  • Oral surgery
  • Oral cancer evaluations

Languages

Hindi
Professional Working
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Sindhi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Passion Dental
11.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant

Totally Smiles Dental Group
02.2019 - 06.2019

Dentist

Dental Aesthetic
06.2014 - 06.2016

Certificate of Completion - Dentistry

Australian Dental Council

Master of Science - Oral Surgery

Dow University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Dentistry

Liaquat University of Medical And Health Sciences
Paras Ghazanfar