VIKAS CHOPRA

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Brampton, ON L7A 5A6 adxdmk@r.postjobfree.com

I am a licensed, detail orientated and patient Denturist who graduated from George Brown College in 2020 and has acquired experience in a denture clinic and dental lab. I am committed to making dentures that will improve patient’s speech, appearance, and functionality. I am looking to join the team where I can provide valuable health care services that will positively affect a patient’s oral health and self-image.

Qualifications Profile

Able to perform all aspects of fabricating/fitting/repairing removable dentures ensuring that each appliance is built to perfection.

10 years of clinical experience providing direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care as a Dental Officer while serving in the Indian Army.

Highly developed organizational, time management and administrative skills; accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workloads.

Responsible, reliable, and self-sufficient individual able to work independently or within a team by communicating effectively with patients, co-workers and management.

Excellent track record of treating patients of all ages in a very friendly and professional manner along with an eagerness to learn new skills.

Multilingual: fluent in English, Punjabi & Hindi Denturist Experience

Formulate an effective plan of treatment using latest technology, wide range of materials and extensive knowledge of tooth morphology and anatomy.

Obtain and document extensive medical and dental histories, informed consent, patient records and provided treatment in compliance with CDO’s guidelines using software such as ClearDent and Axium.

Be mindful of infection prevention practices and educate patients about post-denture care, overall oral hygiene, dental health and nutrition strategies.

Carry out the following dental procedures with latest equipment: o Building full and partial dentures including implant supported dentures, removable dentures and completing rebase and relines o Completing laboratory procedures of setting up cast models, special trays, bite blocks, constructing models of patient’s mouth and teeth via impressions o Taking accurate impressions accounting for jaw measurements and shape, making use of digital 3D images of patients’ teeth and x-rays, collaborating with dentists and doctors’ prescriptions to ensure proper care

o Ensuring patient satisfaction by replacing partially or completely lost teeth, correcting position of teeth and functionality of artificial teeth Education

Denturism Advanced Diploma, George Brown College o Attained as 3.71 GPA and was awarded with Deans’ Honor List Award four out of six semesters.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Punjabi University

Bachelor of Science, Guru Nanak Dev University

Volunteer/Under Observer-ship Experience

Dr. Kapil Surana DDS, Mississauga, ON & Dr. Jasjot Mann DDS, Milton, ON

Autoclaving and sterilization procedures.

Assisting the doctor in surgeries and other procedures.

Taking X-rays, impressions and being observant.

Brampton Denture and Implant Clinic

Observe and assist the denturist in taking alginate and PVC impressions, bite registration, pour models, teeth set-up, wax-up, repairs, relines and finishing and polishing the dentures.

Keep records of the patients and make appointments. License/Registration

Registered member of College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) and Denturist Association of Ontario (DAO).

Licensed Dental X-Ray machinist, in the province of Ontario under the “Healing Arts Radiation Protection act (HARP)” by Ministry of Health and Long Care. Conferences/Seminars

Implant Over Dentures by Dr. Izchak Barzilay and Dr. Elahe Behrooz (2019), Teeth vs Implants by Dr. Parvaneh Bahrami (2020), Spectrum Day by Exocad (2017-2020) and more.

Attended workshop on Dental Implants at Command Military Dental Centre, Chandigarh. Work Experience

DENTISTRY AT PRESCOTT and DENTISTRY AT INGLESIDE 2022 – Present Denturist

BANK OF MONTREAL 2012 – Present

Credit Cards Lending Agent

ARMY DENTAL CORPS-INDIAN ARMY 1997 – 2007

Dental Officer/Instructor

References available upon request

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