Associate Dentist Health Care
Resume:
HOUSSEM BACCOUCHE
North York, ON, M*J *E* 647-***-**** ************@*****.***
SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Trilingual: English, French, Arabic
Computer skills: Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook.) and dental practice management software. Health care: Performing dental procedures and educating patients to maintain oral health. Dental radiography: HARP certification
Attention to detail and teamwork
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work environments. WORK EXPERIENCES
Associate Dentist Dr. El Behi Raoudha Office, Nabeul, Tunisia Dec 2023 – Mar 2024
• Assisted in dental procedures, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Maintained a sterile environment with by carefully sterilizing dental instruments and equipment.
• Reviewed patients' medical history, explained procedures, and addressed concerns, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate.
• Proficiently utilized digital dental radiography systems, capturing high-quality images accurately for precise diagnoses.
• Optimized dental supplies inventory, reducing waste by 15% through efficient ordering and utilization practices.
• Provided chairside assistance during dental surgeries, demonstrating proficiency in assisting with implant placements and root canal procedures, contributing to a 90% success rate.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care, resulting in a 20% improvement in patient compliance with home care routines.
• Collaborated with the dental team to develop and implement infection control protocols, adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Associate Dentist Dr Kacem Med Omar Office, Nabeul, Tunisia Oct 2022 – Oct 2023
• Assisted in dental procedures, ensuring strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols, maintaining a sterile field with a 98% success rate.
• Proficiently navigated dental practice management software for patient scheduling and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) management, maintaining meticulous records with a 99% completion rate.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments utilizing advanced diagnostic tools such as intraoral cameras and digital radiography, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in identifying dental pathologies.
• Orchestrated the sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment, implementing best practices in instrument processing and inventory control to reduce supply costs by 10%.
• Provided expert chairside assistance during complex dental surgeries, including precision-guided implant placements and bone augmentation procedures, ensuring procedural success with a 90% complication-free rate.
• Educated patients on optimal oral hygiene practices and post-operative care regimens, facilitating a 25% improvement in patient compliance with home care instructions.
• Spearheaded the integration of digital radiography systems, optimizing imaging workflows and achieving a 97% reduction in radiation exposure for patients without compromising diagnostic quality. 2 of 2
Dental Intern Periodontology Department of Dental Clinic of Monastir, Tunisia Feb 2021 – Apr 2021
• Provided chairside assistance during dental examinations and procedures, including passing instruments, suctioning, and providing support to patients.
• Properly sterilized and disinfected dental instruments and equipment to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Took and developed dental radiographs as directed by the dentist, ensuring accurate images for diagnosis and treatment planning. .
• Recorded dental findings and treatments in patient charts, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for each patient's dental history.
• Assisted in various intra-oral duties such as sutures removal, vital signs recording, and applying dental agents.
• Conducted pulp vitality testing and periodontal screening and recording for comprehensive patient care. Dental Intern Prosthodontics Department of Dental Clinic of Monastir, Tunisia Dec 2020 – Jan 2021
• Polished teeth and clinical crowns and applied fluoride and sealant to maintain oral health
• Handled and managed dental materials such as cements, impression materials, and restorative materials, ensuring proper inventory control and stock maintenance.
• Took dental impressions of patients' teeth for diagnostic casts for various dental procedures such as crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances.
• Collaborated closely with prosthodontists in the fabrication of dental prosthetics, employing Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology for precise design and milling. OTHER EXPERIENCES
Volunteer Basic Health Center of Bir-El-Bay, Tunisia May 2022 – Jun 2022 Volunteer Dental Office in Dalia Medical Center, Tunisia Mar 2022 Dental Intern Charles Nicoles Hospital, Tunisia May 2021 – Oct 2021 EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
HARP Certification course DDS Master's College, Toronto, ON 2024 Education credential assessment (world education services WES ) 2022 Canadian equivalency: Six years of professional study in dentistry
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