Avanika Khanna, Curriculum Vitae, pg. * of *

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Education

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Clinical

Experience

Avanika Khanna, D.D.S.

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Plano, TX 75093-4073

+1 (469) 990 - 9981

ad0e5m@r.postjobfree.com

Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry/ DDS

August 2015 - May 2019, Dallas, TX

Washington University in St. Louis/ BA

August 2011 - December 2014, St. Louis, MO

Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science

August 2009 - May 2011, Denton, TX

Associate Dentist – Smilepoint LLC

April 2023 – Present / Azle, Benbrook, Lucas, TX

Treating all ages and families via exams, extractions, fillings, dentures, premolar/anterior root canals, post & core, crowns, veneers, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, laser and occlusal guard therapy. Assess complex medical conditions and polypharmacy to ensure optimal care. Anxiolysis via conscious sedation and patient rapport.

Associate Dentist – Senior Dental Care dba Aria Care Partners July 2021 – February 2023, Orlando, Tallahassee, Crystal River, Jacksonville, FL Diagnosing and treating special needs and geriatric patients on-site with basic dental services, including x-rays, exams, extractions, fillings, dentures, and adjustments. Assessed complex medical conditions and polypharmacy to ensure optimal prognoses.

Associate Dentist – Heartland Dental

Sept 2019- Oct 2020, Jacksonville, FL

Trained under Dr. Chopra at Crosswater Dental Care and shadowed at multiple satellite clinics. Started up new clinic Dental Care at Cartwheel Bay with Dr. Hutchins in January 2020. Worked with DeNovo team to create clinic brand and led team members. Created preventative guidelines for patients, including periodontitis-specific routines. Communicated expectations and procedure preferences with team. Established COVID protocol. Reviewed monthly P&L with manager and negotiated lowered rate from landlord during the COVID pandemic.

Avanika Khanna, Curriculum Vitae, pg. 2 of 5

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Clinical

Experience

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Completed

Training Courses

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Clinical

Experience

AGAPE Clinic, North Dallas Shared Ministries, HOPE Clinic, Local Elementary Schools

2017-2019, Dallas, TX

Provided complete treatment including, but not limited to, routine and deep cleanings, restorative work, extractions, oral hygiene instruction, and sealants to adults and children in Dallas and Cleburne, TX.

OMFS Externship Nova Southeastern, Fort Lauderdale, FL Aug 2017

Shadowed at Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the College of Dental Medicine at NSU. Observed 12-hour jaw resection surgery and other procedures like Incision & Drainage, with an emphasis on research, diagnosis, and management of dental care in coordination with other medical professionals. Research Assistant with Dr. Yongbo Lu, M.D., Ph.D. 2015-2016

Conducted research at Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry to analyze the effects of Dentin Matrix Protein 1 on odontoblast differentiation. The research poster was presented at the IADR Conference in Los Angeles, CA in March of 2016.

Internship with Tingsvall & McCarthy Clinic, Barcelona, Spain 2014-2015

Performed social media marketing services to promote oral health awareness. Utilized experience as capstone project for Senior Thesis in the Medicine & Society program at Washington University in Louis. Completed blog on dental topics on WordPress: https://avanikakhanna.wordpress.com/

ACLS, BLS, and CPR Certified

Nitrous Oxide / Conscious Sedation Certified

Invisalign Certified

iTero proficiency

CEREC Elective, Intro with Patterson Dental

Athletic Mouthguard

30-Minute Molar Endo (Dr. Win Nguyen)

Holistic Dental Education (Dr. Judson Wall)

Restorative procedures

-Composite: Esthetic anterior/posterior restorations

-Amalgam

Crown/Bridge

-Zirconia/E.max with traditional and digital impressions Avanika Khanna, Curriculum Vitae, pg. 3 of 5

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Employment

Endodontics

-Anterior and posterior (pre-molar)

-Post and Core (Fiber posts)

Surgery

-Routine and surgical extractions

-Alveoloplasty

-Type 1A wisdom teeth

Removable:

-Full, Immediate, and Partial Dentures

-Interim partials

-Mandibular overdentures

Pediatrics:

-Stainless Steel Crowns (SSC)

-Composites/Amalgams

-Extractions

-Pulpotomies

Miscellaneous:

-Occlusal guards/splint therapy

-Athletic guards

-Bleaching trays

-Alignment Retainers

Associate Dentist – Smilepoint LLC

April 2023 – Present / Azle, Benbrook, Lucas, TX

Treating all ages and families via exams, extractions, fillings, dentures, premolar/anterior root canals, post & core, crowns, veneers, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, laser and occlusal guard therapy. Assess complex medical conditions and polypharmacy to ensure optimal care. Anxiolysis via conscious sedation and patient rapport.

Associate Dentist / Senior Dental Care dba Aria Care Partners Aug 2021 - Present, Orlando, Tallahassee, Crystal River, Jacksonville, FL Independent contractor to 30+ nursing homes and assisted living facilities across North & Central Florida. Diagnosing and treating special needs and geriatric patients on-site with basic dental services, including x-rays, exams, extractions, fillings, dentures, and adjustments. Assessed complex medical conditions and polypharmacy to ensure optimal prognoses.

Avanika Khanna, Curriculum Vitae, pg. 4 of 5

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Professional

Leadership and

Membership

Associate Dentist / Heartland Dental

Sept 2019- Oct 2020, Jacksonville, FL

2013-2014

Trained under Dr. Chopra at Crosswater Dental Care and shadowed at multiple satellite clinics. Started up brand new clinic with Dr. Hutchins in January 2020. Worked with DeNovo team to create clinic brand and led team members. Created preventative guidelines for patients, including periodontitis-specific routines. Communicated expectations and procedure preferences with team. Established COVID protocol. Reviewed monthly P&L with manager and negotiated lowered rate from landlord during the COVID pandemic. Teaching Assistant / Washington University in St. Louis Spring 2014

Employed by the Olin Business School to tutor students, proctor exams, and grade assignments. Library Assistant / Washington University in St. Louis Employed by Olin Business School to work with MOBIUS and Illiad library Legislative Liaison / Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry ASDA 2016-2019, Dallas, TX

Managed legislative team and hosted several events on student advocacy. Member of the ASDA Executive Board (2016-2019) as Legislative Liaison and later served on the Legislation Committee. Received the Best Legislative Liaison award at National Lobby Day 2017. Student Representative / Dallas County Dental Society 2018-2019, Addison, TX

Represented the interest of the Baylor College of Dentistry Student Body at monthly meetings and was able to participate in and observe organized dentistry at the local level with established dental providers in the DFW area. Student Representative / DENPAC Advocacy Board of Texas Dental Association 2017-2018, Austin, TX

Represented the interests of all Dental Students in Texas at biannual meetings and established student interests within the politico-policy sphere at the state level. Rush Chair, Vice President, Alumni Relations / Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity 2016-2019

Organized recruitment and initiation of the Lambda Lambda Chapter. Served multiple positions on the board and mentored initiates.

Co-Founder and High Council Chair / LIGHT Volunteer Group 2016-2019

Co-founded the LIGHT organization with two classmates to connect volunteers with community needs. Eventually became recognized as an official sponsored organization at the Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry and the first chapter of many. Avanika Khanna, Curriculum Vitae, pg. 5 of 5

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Community

Service

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Skills

Operation East Texas / Texas A&M College of Dentistry 2017-2019, Tyler, TX

Provided urgent and routine dental care to the community in conjunction with peers and professors from Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry. Give Kids A Smile/ Texas A&M University College of Dentistry 2016-2019

Provided dental screenings, fluoride application, sealants, cleanings, and education on oral healthcare to children from the Dallas area. Helped plan the event through ASDA leadership each year it was held.

Lacrosse Mouthguards / Agape Clinic

Spring 2019

Delivered free mouthguards to local Women’s lacrosse team with Dr. Danette McNew within two weeks of taking the alginate impressions.

Hunger Busters Dallas / LIGHT

Spring 2019

Put together lunches for underserved children in the Dallas Fort-Worth area. GRACE / Student National Dental Association

2015-2018

Served and delivered food to express appreciation for staff members at Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry

Dallas Life for the Homeless / LIGHT

2017-2018

Worked with the homeless and children at downtown shelter. Served lunch. Ukulele / Self Training / Online Performer

2020-Present

Guitar / Self Training

2023-Present

Vocal / Classical and Self Training / Collegiate & Online Performer 2001-Present

Piano / Classical Training

2001-2014

Violin / Classical Training

2004-2011

Microsoft Excel / Proficiency

2011-Present

MATLAB Programming / Proficiency

2012-2014

Spanish (Oral & Written) / Proficiency

2004-Present

Japanese (Oral) / Basic

2010-2013

Hindi (Oral & Written) / Proficiency

[Native]

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