DR KAJAL AGRAWAL
Personal Details
Singapore Citizen (Sxxxx963A)
Married
Date of Birth: xxxxxxxxx (1979)
Contact Details
Singapore 436918
Mobile: 90689639
Email: *********@*****.***
Work Experience
Position
Assistant Research Manager and Research assistant, National Dental Centre, Singapore
Date
March 2021 till 31st August 2022
Description
Handling research and grant matters at National Dental Centre, Singapore
Handling research projects with PIs on dental research.
Position
Part-time Lecturer at Nanyang Polytechnic, Diploma in Oral Health Therapy
Date
July 2017 till April 2021
Description
Oral Pathology lectures for dental health therapists
Exams: Oral and theory exams, setting up exam questions
Wet-lab sessions for dental health therapists
Practical sessions for dental health therapists about use of instruments related to periodontology
Position
Dental Consultant with Zeiss, South East Asia
Date
24th May 2019 till 23rd May 2020
Description
Conducted user meetings locally and regionally to demonstrate Zeiss products.
Provided clinical application support to Zeiss current and potential users.
Promote use of Zeiss microscope amongst dental surgeons locally and regionally
Position
Part-time Lecturer at Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
Date
July 2017 till June 2019
Description
Lectures for first year dental graduate students.
Conduct lab sessions – wetlab sessions
Position
Full time student at Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
Date
June 2014-June 2017
Description
MDS (Periodontology) – National University of Singapore
RCSEd (Periodontology) – Royal College Of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Managed all the complex dental/ periodontology cases indepdendently.
Position
Product Manager, Shofu Dental Inc., Singapore
Date
November 2010 till October 2012
Description
Marketing and creating awareness about dental products, materials and equipments.
Conducting courses and conferences/ seminars to create awareness about dental products and materials.
Visited various countries in South East Asia as representative to Shofu Dental Inc and given lectures on various dental products with Shofu.
Regular interaction with dealers and dentists towards marketing of Shofu Dental Products.
Hands on training and workshops for dental technicians and dentists about the proper use of dental materials and equipments.
Position
Dental Consultant, Secunderabad Dental Hospital, Hyderabad, India
Date
Apr 2008 - Feb 2009
Description
Outpatient Clinic: Oral examination, Case taking, Oral investigations, Routine oral care and prophylaxis
Specialized treatments: Fillings, Root canal treatment, Crowns and bridges, Dentures, Periodontics
Administration:
oReviewing and scheduling cases as per their requirements
oManaging finances like billing and Insurance claims
oObtaining and reviewing quotations and managing the order and supply of materials
oCoordinating proper disinfection and sterilisation of instruments
oStaff Management- I was responsible for the smooth running of the operations at the Hospital including scheduling and planning staff shifts and leave, reviewing performance and updating management accordingly.
Position
Dental Consultant, Jalna, Maharashtra, India
Date
April 2003 - Mar 2008
Description
Outpatient Clinic: Oral examination, Case taking, Oral investigations, Routine oral care and prophylaxis
Specialized treatments: Fillings, Root canal treatment, Crowns and bridges, Dentures, Periodontics
Administration:
oReviewing and scheduling cases as per their requirements
oManaging finances like billing and Insurance claims
oObtaining and reviewing quotations and managing the order and supply of materials
oCoordinating proper disinfection and sterilisation of instruments
oStaff Management- I was responsible for the smooth running of the operations at the Hospital including scheduling and planning staff shifts and leave, reviewing performance and updating management accordingly.
Position
Special dental trainee, Kilpauk Medical & Dental College & Research centre, Chennai, India
Date
November 2002 – Feb 2003
Description
Outpatient Clinic: Oral examination, Case taking, Oral investigations, Routine oral care and prophylaxis
Specialized treatments: Fillings, Root canal treatment, Crowns and bridges, Dentures, Periodontics
Position
Dental observership @ VijayaLakshmi Acharya Dental Clinic, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Date
June 2002 – Oct 2002
Description
Outpatient Clinic (observer): Oral examination, Case taking, Oral investigations, Routine oral care and prophylaxis
Specialized treatments ( observer): Fillings, Root canal treatment, Crowns and bridges, Dentures, Periodontics
Observed good use of dental microscopes
Position
Clinical Assistantship, Government Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date
Sep 2001- Feb 2002
Description
Worked in
Department of Dental Emergency: handling dental emergency cases including pain management, bleeding sockets and trauma cases
Department of Orthodontics: Ortho check -ups, assisted in fixed orthodontic procedures, and giving removable Orthodontic plates
Department of Prosthodontics: Removable Partial Dentures, Complete Dentures, Crowns and Bridges
Department of Endodontics: Performed fillings, Root Canal Treatment and Cosmetic Light Cure Ceramics.
Position
Intern, V.Y.W.S. Dental College & Hospital, Amravati, India
Date
Aug 2000- Aug 2001
Description
One year compulsory rotatory internship with postings in department of prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, oral diagnostics & radiology, oral & dental pathology, community dentistry.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
1996- 2000
V.Y.W.S. Dental College & Hospital
Amravati University, India
Master of Dental Surgery (Periodontology) and RCSEd (Periodontology)
2015-17
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Publications
1.Agrawal K, Agrawal R. Re: Pasquale et al.: Prospective study of oral health and risk of primary open-angle glaucoma in men: data from the health professionals follow-up study (Ophthalmology. 2016;123:2318-2327). Ophthalmology. 2017 May;124(5):e49-e50. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.10.033. PubMed PMID: 28433138. (JIF: 8.47)
2.Hnin Hnin, Agrawal K, Agrawal R. Pursuit Of An Ideal Model For Community Eye Health — Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology. Vol 29 (2): 2017. (JIF: 0.200)
3.Agrawal K. Thesis entitled: Drug induced gingival overgrowth in patients with hypertension on calcium channel blockers. 2017. for post graduate program of Master of Dental Surgery (Periodontology), National University of Singapore.
Awards/Conferences
1997: Participation & contribution to the success of IMPACT'97
1998: First in University & Gold Medal for III year BDS.
1998: Colgate Palmolive sponsorship for final year BDS
Feb 1998: Participation & scientific presentation on Malpractices in sterilization
August 1999: Participation & contribution in scientific session of 4th Maharashtra state dental student’s convention
Jan. 2000: Participation & contribution in Office bearers’ workshop
Nov. 2000: Participation & winning 2nd prize in undergraduate essay competition held by IAOMR
2003-2008: Organized and participated in dental camps at Jalna, India
2011: Participated in many international conferences and workshops as Product Manager for Shofu Inc and have also given numerous talks and conducted the workshops.
2017: Oral presentation at SEA IADR conference on drug induced gingival overgrowth and cytokines.
Positive Attributes
Self motivated with strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment toward teamwork and excellence
Willingness to share information and ideas
Ability to work under pressure
Dedicated administrator / manager with an excellent academic background
Commitment to continuing learning and skill development
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Reference:
Associate Professor Rupesh Agrawal,
Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology,
Tan Tock Seng Hospital,
Singapore
Email: **********@*****.***
Relation: Wife of Dr Rupesh Agrawal