Dental Health

RAJJU GUPTA

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EDUCATION

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, Buffalo, NY May 2016 - Present Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S)

Passed WREB - The Western Regional Examining Board - exam Guru Nanak Dev Dental College and Research Institute, Sunam, India June 2009 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S)

Achieved University Distinction in Biochemistry

CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION

Implant Course conducted by Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in association with Leader (Novaxa SpA) Implants

Fabrication of Provisional Crowns and Bridges

Periodontics: Oral Health and Wellness

I. Understanding Periodontal Health, Recognizing Disease States and Choices in Treatment Strategies

Diabetes: A Multifaceted Syndrome Treatment Considerations in Dentistry

Treating Xerostomia Patients: A Clinical Conversation

Clinical Encounters in Pediatric Dentistry

The Detection and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders in Primary Dental Care

Understanding Asthma Patients in the Dental Office

Ortho 101 for the Dental Professional

Current Concepts in Preventive Dentistry

Dental Care for Infants

Dental Implants A Comprehensive Review

Digital Imaging Techniques and Error Correction

Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health Care Settings

Identifying Diseases of the Teeth and Oral Cavity Through Radiographic Images

Nutrition & Oral Health Eating Well for a Healthy Mouth

Setting It Straight-Advanced Orthodontics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAKER VICTORY HEALTH CENTER, External rotation, Buffalo, NY Dental Student

Provided comprehensive care to new patients

Performed preventive, operative and fixed prosthodontics to established patients

Provided assistance to leading dentist in treating complex cases involving surgeries and implants MOBILE DENTAL UNIT ROTATION, Ripley, NY & Jamesville, NY Dental Student

Screened new patients including exams and treatment planning

Provided preventive treatment to patients with special needs

Performed operative procedures including Pulpotomies and Pulpectomies on deciduous teeth

Educated and motivated patients to maintain good oral health VENUS DENTAL CLINIC, Patiala India June 2009 – Oct 2012 General Dentist

Ran clinic all by myself on profit sharing basis

Provided patient care including examination, diagnose and treatment to various age group patients

Performed root canal therapy on anterior and posterior teeth, tooth colored dental fillings, complete dentures and removable partial dentures, fixed dental bridges, porcelain crowns, extractions and periodontal treatments

Performed routine and preventive care treatments such as scaling & root planning, sealant and fluoride applications

Performed various cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening and porcelain veneers

Prescribed medications and treatment plans as deemed suitable to evaluated dental conditions

Referred patients to specialists as per their treatment requirement CIVIL HOSPITAL, Bhawanigarh, India Nov 2008 – Dec 2008 Dental Intern

Did preliminary dental checkup and performed scaling, restorations and extractions

Assisted lead dentist in several surgical cases such as cleft lip, cleft palate, removal of oral cysts, facial fractures and impaction

Guided and motivated old patients to undergo treatment for complete dentures

Delivered complete dentures to 20 patients

COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

TOMAGWA HEALTHCARE MINISTRIES, Tomball, Texas Apr 2015 – Aug 2015 Dental Assistant

Assisted dentists during a variety of treatment procedures

Taught patients good oral hygiene practices such as tooth brushing and flossing.

Communicated with patients on their medical history and checked blood pressure and pulse

Prepared and sterilized various instruments and equipment ROTARY CLUB, Patiala, India Oct 2010

Guest Speaker Dental Education

Delivered 1-hour lecture on routine and preventive care

Explained basic dental care practices including brushing techniques, flossing, mouth washes & rinses

Explained bad breath causes & cures and various myths & facts about cavities

Discussed common dental concerns and queries of guests THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB, Village Chajli, India Feb 2009 Dental Student

Performed dental checkup of 80 students

Provided treatments like scaling and fillings

Educated students about various brushing techniques, flossing and maintenance of good oral health TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Served as a biology lecturer in STEPS coaching institute at Patiala, India

Taught biology to 11th and 12th grade (high school) students

Taught biology, chemistry and physics courses to 9th and 10th grade students ADDITIONAL

AHA Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare provider

Class representative of class during 2004-2005 academic sessions

Languages: Hindi (Native), and Punjabi (Native)

Interested in arts and crafts

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