Dental Clinical

BHAVIKA V. THAKKAR

** ********* *****, *** ***, New York, NY-10010

Mobile: 917-***-**** E-Mail: ************@*****.***

COVER LETTER

Dear Doctor,

I am presently a postgraduate prosthodontic dental student from New York University College of Dentistry graduating in June 2018. As these are my last few weeks in school, I feel this is the right time to plan & step in to the next phase of my career & give myself a competitive edge. Looking forward to work as a specialist in a professional set up, in a healthy & friendly environment where I can contribute to the growth of the practice. In NYU, I have additionally received an extensive training in implant surgeries, which I am sure shall benefit further to the practice. I am well trained in treatment planning and treating full mouth reconstructions, maxillofacial defects, removable partial and complete dentures, overdentures, fixed dental prosthesis on teeth and implants along with full arch implant prosthesis. As I have keen interest in laboratory work too hence I hold a good experience & exposure with the lab work coordination. I have a deep insight into designing and fabricating CAD/CAM dental prosthesis to replace missing teeth and associated oral structures.

After an intensive research of the various options available to work as a Prosthodontist, I feel your practice, with its broad range of services to patients with a multispecialty approach, will be an appropriate place for me to work.

The rigorous curriculum and training at NYU made me proficient not only in the clinical aspects of dentistry but also at the patient and practice management side of it. I strongly believe that my perpetually positive attitude, excellent communication skills and valuable background in International Practice will allow me to be an asset to your practice. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and experiences in detail. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me.

I thank you for your time and consideration and hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely,

Bhavika V Thakkar, BDS, Prosthodontist

CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I am a dentist pursuing Certificate in Prosthodontic Specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry graduating in June 2018. I have close to 5 years of experience in International clinical practice back in Mumbai (India). Additionally, in 2011-12 I have completed Fellowship in Advanced Education in Prosthodontics from RUTGERS, New Jersey, USA. Currently I am looking at working full time to join a professional setup where I can practice & implement my knowledge, experience & learning. I am career oriented, focused, dedicated & would value add in the growth journey. My strength:

Expertize in examining and presenting treatment options taking into considerations their medical history, chief complaint and any symptoms if present.

Trained with dental scanning softwares like Trios, scanned, fabricated and delivered high precision digital dental prosthesis.

EDUCATION

1. CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PROSTHODONTICS -July 2015- June 2018 New York College of Dentistry, New York, USA

2. FELLOWSHIP IN ADVANCED EDUCATION IN PROSTHODONTICS - September 2011- August 2012 University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey [UMDNJ/RUTGERS], New Jersey, USA 3. CLINICAL ASSISTANTSHIP - June 2010- July 2011

Government Dental College & Hospital [GDC], Mumbai, India 4. POST GRADUATION IN AESTHETIC DENTISTRY- 2010

State University of New York at Buffalo, USA

5. BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY- May 2004- June 2009 KBH MGV’S Dental College & Hospital, Nashik, India.

(Along with one year of compulsory rotating internship.) TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Trained the undergraduate dental students in Bench and Simulation Laboratory work - 2015-2018

Teaching assistant in dental clinics at NYU- 2017-2018

Mentored dental students in their learning experience 3

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

SMILE STUDIO DENTAL CLINIC - POWAI, MUMBAI, INDIA Oct 2012 – June 2015 DENTIST

Key Highlights:

Rotary Endodontic procedures such as root canal treatment, post and cores

Treated 1000 + patients

Work done:

Diagnosis and treatment planning

Single to multiple PFM, all ceramic crowns, bridges and implant restorations

Complete and cast partial dentures

Aesthetic & posterior composite restoration, laminates and veneers

Surgical extractions and disimpaction

Electrocautery and lasers

Oral prophylaxis procedure and bleaching

PRIVATE DENTAL CLINICS - MUMBAI, INDIA Oct 2012 – June 2015 PROSTHODONTIC CONSULTANT

Treated patients with exclusive aesthetic and prosthodontic treatments

Conventional and immediate complete denture, overdentures and cast partial dentures

Single and multiple fixed partial denture work along with implant placement and restoration

Full mouth rehabilitation including combination cases

Smile designing cases involving laminates, veneers and all ceramic crowns UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & DENTISTRY NEW JERSEY, RUTGERS, USA Aug 2011 – Aug 2012 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE PROSTHODONTIC FELLOW

Treated 100 + patients in the post graduate restorative & prosthodontic department

Gained experienced in the laboratory work. Did full mouth wax ups, teeth arrangement and denture processing, occlusal equilibrium and adjustments for balanced occlusion. Learnt the art of ditching, casting and ceramic build up

Learnt diagnosis, treatment planning and also worked on advanced prosthodontic cases involving removable, fixed and implant dentistry

Treated a variety of cases ranging from restorative, aesthetic, bleaching, conventional & immediate complete denture, overdentures, cast partial dentures, crown & bridge, post & core, implant restorations and full mouth rehabilitation

Assisted postgraduate residents and the faculties during implant surgeries involving maxillary sinus lifts, immediate implant placements and two stage surgeries

Attended Literature Review, Implant Symposium and presented articles on the same

In treatment planning seminars, presented cases followed by a participative and interactive discussion

DENTAL SOLUTIONS CLINIC - MUMBAI INDIA March 2010 – July 2011 ASSOCIATE DENTIST

Treated 500 + patients specifically in the following areas;

Prosthodontic procedures such as complete and removable partial dentures and fixed partial dentures

Conservative and restorative procedures such as composite, glass ionomer restorations, post and cores 4

Assisted several Implant surgeries including immediate implant procedures in aesthetic areas

Endodontic procedures such as pulpotomy, pulpectomy, rotary endodontics, emergency treatment

Periodontal procedures such as gingivectomy and oral prophylaxis

Oral surgical procedures such as extractions, abscess incision and drainage GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL - MUMBAI, INDIA July 2010 – July 2011 CLINICAL ASSISTANTSHIP

Treated 10,000 + advanced dental patients.

Attended rotatory basis posting in various dental department

Taught undergraduate students pre-doctoral subjects through lectures and helped them in the clinical application on the patients in the clinics

Conducting and supervising examinations

KBH MGV’S DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL - NASHIK, INDIA Feb 2009 – Feb 2010 INTERNSHIP

Treated patients in various departments on a rotatory basis assisting disimpaction surgeries, flap surgeries, intermaxillary fixations and open reduction surgeries

Arranged a project in hospitals for low-income groups to educate women about the management of common oral diseases during pregnancy

Organized and participated in dental diagnostic and emergency treatment camps in villages and towns in the outskirts of the city with the main aim of spreading dental awareness

Conducted community dental checkups in blind schools, orphanages and prisons in and around the city

RESEARCH AND POSTER PRESENTATION EXPERIENCE

Poster (Table clinic) presented on Traumatic Occlusion in patients who suffer from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) Mentor: Dr. Joel Gelbman, at American College of Prosthodontics 2017 New York section and National meeting along with GNYAP (Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics) 2018 meeting.

Presently working on 2 research papers at NYU College of dentistry.

● Paper 1- Esthetic considerations for Artificial Teeth Selection, Mentor: Dr. Gary Goldstein, Clinical associate professor and researcher at NYUCD. Pretest completed, research in progress.

● Paper 2- Digital workflow for guided surgery for implant placement followed by prosthetic outcomes for restorations and maintaining soft tissue architecture. Mentor: Dr. Paul Zhivago, Clinical associate professor at NYUCD. Case report documented.

At Rutgers formerly known as UMDNJ, I was involved and helped my senior resident in her Master Thesis/Research project, “The Effect of Different Thicknesses of Full Zirconia Crowns on Fracture Strength after the Combined Effect of Thermocycling and Compressive Load Cycling for Molar Replacement. An in-vitro study.”- NJDS 2012

Similar study on Monolithic crowns was performed while at Rutgers.

“The Effect of the Thickness on Fracture Strength for Monolithic Zirconia Crowns” Published in the Journal of Prosthodontics, 2014

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WORKSHOPS / CDE PROGRAMS ATTENDED

National: USA

Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, Annual Meetings from 2015 to 2018

American College of Prosthodontics, National and Local meetings from 2015 to 2018

Greater New York dental meeting and lectures- Oct 2016 and Nov 2017

Sirona- hands on course and lecture on Digital Impressions, July 2012

Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, Spring meeting June 8, 2012

AAID Implant MaxiCourse, Sept 2011- June 2012

Interceptive Orthodontics, Essex County Dental Society May 21. 2012

The Northeastern Gnathological Society, Spring Scientific Seminar May 11, 2012

New Jersey section of American College of Prosthodontics Annual meeting & lecture, May 4, 2012

Digital Implant Dentistry, “New Technology for teeth and implants.” Nov 2011

Nobel Biocare Dental Implant Seminar, Nov 2011

Northeast Implant Symposium, Columbia University, Oct 2011

New Jersey Dental Association Annual Meeting, Sept 2011 International: INDIA

Insight – Lecture on CBCT and miracles with iCAT vision 2014

Octaplant, the Implant Summit- lecture 2013

Implant hands on in octaplant in association with ICOI and certificate of Adin and Osteem implants 2013

Prostho excellence lecture -- Bioesthetics crown & bridge predictable approaches for 21st century & Full Mouth Rehabilitation by Dr. Shankar Iyer 2012

Participation in Lecture and Hands on program on “The Application of New Technologies in Root Canal Procedures” – By Dr. Gutmann 2011

Participation in Lecture and Hands on programme on “Bite in Occlusion” - By Dr. Shetty 2011

Participation in Lecture Program on “Single Visit Root Canal Therapy & Other Modern Endodontic Practices” – By Dr. Cohen 2010

Participated in various Dental Workshops 2010

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES / OUTREACHES

Observed under Dr. Mitesh Patel (DDS) for a period of 3 weeks in Clifton, New Jersey to get a better understanding of the private practice in the United States.

Observed under Dr. Madalina E Iorgulescu (MDS) Prosthodontist for a period of 2 weeks in Morris Town, New Jersey to get a better understanding of the Prosthodontic specialty practice in the United States.

Lectured at K J Somiaya Diagnostic Center on dental awareness and the importance of replacement for missing teeth and various options available for the same.

Consulted & treated under privileged patients free of cost at the K J Somiaya Trust

Arranged free dental checkup camps in five schools in Mumbai, provided dental health education and minor restorative treatments to school children

Presented as well as attended a series of lectures, seminars and journal clubs on current topics as a part of the curriculum in the fellowship

Participated in the Child Health camp arranged by The Lion’s Club International and Dr. Kamdar’s Nursing home in Santacruz, Mumbai for free dental checkup for children between the age of 2-18 years

Participated in free dental checkup camps arranged by Colgate, India 6

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Prosthodontics (ACP)

American Dental Association (ADA)

Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP)

Indian Academy of Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry [IAECD]

Indian Dental Association [IDA]

Ghatkopar Dental Association [GDA]

Idea-I Continuing Dental Education Association

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Head in charge of the cultural activities during college, having actively taken part in intra-collegiate as well as inter-collegiate cultural events.

An active member of the student council during my dental school tenure.

Assisted in arranging various conferences and CDE programs for GDA and Idea-I

Active member of the Colgate Dental Association by taking part in spreading dental awareness SKILLS

Professional Skills

Ability to provide excellent chair side communication to enhance the patient experience.

Wide knowledge about dental policies and procedures.

Ability to perform a full range of dental services.

Highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism. Digital Skills

Using Intra oral scanners for making digital impressions and designing digital wax up of the prosthesis

Hands on with Axium Dental practice management software

Hands on Proficiency in Internet, MS- Office, Apps etc

Tech savvy & Web enabled

User friendly with latest software’s

Soft Skills

Good Time Management

Work smart with full dedication & complete integrity

Keeping myself totally updated on latest dentistry techniques along with its advancements ATTRIBUTES

Very Positive & highly Motivated

Right attitude

Good personality & excellent communication skills

Capable of multi-tasking and handle wide range of responsibilities

Always looking forward to taking up challenging cases 7

REFERENCES

Leila Jahangiri, BDS, DMD, MMSc

Clinical Professor and Chair of Department of Prosthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry,

Fellow, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, Fellow, Northeast Regional Gnathological Society,

Email: ****@***.*** (preferred)

Phone: +1-212-***-****

Mijin Choi, DDS, MS, FACP, MBA

Clinical Associate Professor

Director, Jonathan & Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics Department of Prosthodontics,

New York University College of Dentistry

Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Fellow, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics Email: *****@***.***

Mobile: +1-646-***-****

Shankar Iyer, BDS, MDS, DDS, MS

Clinical Asst. Professor, Department of PG Periodontics, PG Prosthodontics and Implant Fellowship Programs, Rutgers’s School of Dental Medicine Course Director, AAID MaxiCourse

Diplomat, American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Director, Smile USA Center for Reconstructive Dentistry President, Center for Educational Excellence

Email: *******@***.***

Mobile: +1-646-***-****

Farhad Vahidi, DMD, MSD, FACP

Associate Professor at New York College of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics

Email: ***@***.*** (preferred)

Phone: +1-212-***-****

Madalina E. Iorgulescu, DMD, MDS, FACP

Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

Practicing in Morris Town and Livingston, New Jersey Email: *****@**-****-*******.***

Mobile: +1-347-***-****

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