Assem Almasri
Aberdeen,Scotland
Summary
Dedicated Dentist offering 15+ years of experience practising dentistry in coordination with highly skilled staff. Skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other oral diseases. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.
Compassionate Dental Surgeon consulting with patients on dental implant placements, wisdom tooth removal, sports injury repair, and oral cancer assessments. A successful professional known for applying the latest pain management techniques following procedures.
A hard worker who loves to make everybody around me motivated and in great spirits,a team player who cares about his colleagues and staff and goes the extra mile to help and assist.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Dentist
Clyde Munro dental Group
Ellon, Aberdeenshire
06.2014 - Current
- Placement of dental implants, accepting referrals from different practices.
- Vocational trainer for Scottish Education Deanery.
- Promoted a healthy, safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Consulted with patients to fully explain processes and treatment plans surrounding upcoming dental procedures.
- Performed surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and abnormal oral growths and to prepare the mouth for dental implant procedures.
- Provided calm and caring support to patients, helping each feel at ease.
- Interpreted x-rays and diagnostic tests.
- Taught children how to brush and floss for optimal dental health properly.
- Examined teeth, gums, and oral tissues to determine the best options for treatment.
- Educated patients on oral and tooth health as a preventative measure to minimise future dental issues.
- Initiated and managed patient referrals for specialist consultations to best progress patient recovery.
- Administered all medication and anaesthesia safely and accurately in line with SDCEP regulations.
- Prescribed medications are used to minimise pain and avoid post-treatment infections and complications.
- Performed dental procedures every week, including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, and Periodontal treatments.
- Regularly updated professional knowledge through continued education courses; maintained best practices at the clinic.
- Streamlined appointment booking system, improving patient satisfaction levels.
- Communicated clearly with patients about their treatment plans and provided aftercare instructions, fostering trust and compliance.
- Specialised in root canal treatments to alleviate toothache and discomfort.
General dentist
Dr Firas dental clinic
Abudhabi, UAE
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered anaesthesia and medication to fit clinical practice guidelines.
- Referred patients to specialists for advanced dental needs.
- Communicated efficiently with fellow staff to provide unrivaled patient care.
- Carried out regular dental prophylaxis to maintain high levels of patient oral hygiene.
- Prescribed antibiotics and pain medications to address dental issues.
- Executed root canals and extractions and filled cavities.
Dentist
Queens Road Dental Practice
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Promoted a healthy, safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Consulted with patients to fully explain processes and treatment plans surrounding upcoming dental procedures.
- Performed surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and abnormal oral growths and to prepare the mouth for dental implant procedures.
- Provided calm and caring support to patients in order to help each feel comfortable.
- Interpreted x-rays and diagnostic tests.
- Taught children how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Examined teeth, gums, and oral tissues to determine the best options for treatment.
- Educated patients on oral and tooth health as a preventative measure to minimize future dental issues.
- Initiated and managed patient referrals for specialist consultations to best progress patient recovery.
- Administered all medication and anesthesia safely and accurately in line with SDCEP regulations.
- Prescribed medications s to minimize pain and avoid post-treatment infections and complications.
- Performeddental procedures on a weekly basis, including fillings,crowns,bridges,dentures, and Periodontal treatments.
Dentist
Kingseat Dental Care
Newmachar, Aberdeenshire
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Promoted a healthy, safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Consulted with patients to fully explain processes and treatment plans surrounding upcoming dental procedures.
- Performed surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and abnormal oral growths and to prepare the mouth for dental implant procedures.
- Provided calm and caring support to patients in order to help each feel comfortable.
- Interpreted x-rays and diagnostic tests.
- Taught children how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Examined teeth, gums, and oral tissues to determine the best options for treatment.
- Educated patients on oral and tooth health as a preventative measure to minimize future dental issues.
- Initiated and managed patient referrals for specialist consultations to best progress patient recovery.
- Administered all medication and anesthesia safely and accurately in line with SDCEP regulations.
- Prescribed medications s to minimize pain and avoid post-treatment infections and complications.
- Performeddental procedures on a weekly basis, including fillings,crowns,bridges,dentures, and Periodontal treatments.
Dentist/Owner
Hollywood smile Dental Practice
Kosice, Slovakia
05.2010 - 10.2011
Owned and managed the practice.
- Completed root canal procedures on patients to prevent tooth loss and further gum damage.
- Consulted with patients to fully explain processes and treatment plans surrounding upcoming dental procedures.
- Provided calm and caring support to patients in order to help each feel comfortable.
- Performed surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and abnormal oral growths.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene management for optimal care and disease prevention.
Dentist
The university hospital of Louis Pasteur in Kosice, Slovakia
Kosice,Slovakia
10.2007 - 10.2011
Did my Circulation in departments of:
Maxillofacial Dept.:
- Completed complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth that required surgical handpieces for sectioning of teeth.
- Performed Apciectomy, Frenectomy,Alveoplasty,Intra-oral, and Extra-oral drainage.
- Assisted in major maxillofacial procedures ( Tumor removal,Parotid gland surgery,mastectomy,Maxillofacial trauma.
Conservative and restorative dept.:
- Consulted with patients to fully explain processes and treatment plans surrounding upcoming dental procedures.
- Completed root canal procedures on patients to prevent tooth loss and further gum damage.
- Provided calm and caring support to patients in order to help each feel comfortable.
- Interpreted x-rays and diagnostic tests.
- Examined teeth, gums, and oral tissues to determine the best options for treatment.
Pedodontics Dept.:
- Taught children how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Conducted thorough examinations, X-Rays, and screenings, identifying the cause of the issue to implement an effective treatment plan.
- Implemented preventative oral health care measures such as Fluoridation and Fissure sealing treatments.
Prosthodontics Dept.:
- Performed restorative oral care techniques such as Dentures(Full and partial), crown, and bridge restorations.
Orthodontics:
- Evaluated teeth for problems such as misalignment and dental caries.
Dental Assistant/Intern
Preston Family Dentistry
Dallas, Texas USA
02.2002 - 10.2005
Dentist
Zuzident Dental Centre
Kosice, Slovakia
06.2000 - 08.2001
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Restorative Dentistry
Tipton training Academy
Manchester,UK05.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Implantology
Tipton Training Academy
Manchester,UK04.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Dental Implantology
Tipton Training Academy
Manchester,UK01.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - Dento-alveolar surgery
University of Pavel Jozef Safarik
Kosice06.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Attestation in general dentistry
University of Pavel Jozef Safarik
Kosice07.2009
Doctor of Medicine - Dentistry
University of Pavel Jozef Safarik
Kosice, Slovakia06.1999
Skills
- Good judgment
- Organization
- Critical thinking skills
- Professionalism
Speak and write fluently :
English, Arabic, Czech, Slovak
- Patience
- Networking skills
- Manual dexterity
- Maintain continuing education requirements
Accomplishments
- Practical Teacher at the University of Pavel Jozef safarik in Kosice,Slovakia for the foreign dental students (English speaking)
- Vocational Trainer for the Newly UK Dental graduates supervised by the NES education for Scotland, in the years 2018 and 2020
- Featured in Scottish Dental Magazine as an Uprising Dentist in Scotland.
- Played Professional Basketball in Slovakia
- Won the Slovak Championship in Tenpin Bowling in singles,doubles, and team competitions.
Dentally Related:
Sports:
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Slovak
Advanced
C1
Czech
Upper intermediate
B2
Personal Info
Male
Date of Birth: 13/06/1975
Marital Status: MARRIED
Courses and Seminars
34th INTERNATIONAL DENTAL SHOW(IDS) Germany 22-26 March/2011
INTL. DENTAL CONGRESS Kosice, Slovakia 6-7 April 2011
In Practice Training – Decontamination Aberdeen 19/12/2011
Dentures: A Predictable Venture? Strategies for Higher Success Rates Speaker: David Dunlop Glasgow 26/01/2012
“Restoration of the Endodontically Treated Tooth” - Julie Kilgariff, Aberdeen, 25/02/2012
ASPECTS of IRMER and IRR99: A PRACTICAL APPROACH for Dentists and Members of the
Dental team radiographically qualified/Barbara Lamb, Aberdeen 08/03/2012
Minor Oral Surgery - Terry Lowe and Mark Burrell, Aberdeen 25/05/12
“Gum Gardening” …or is there more to it? Aberdeen,18/01/13
Dentistry Show 2013 Birmingham 3-5 May 2013
Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry Mr David McCaughey Glasgow 22/03/2013
Hands-on Rotary Endodontics Professor William Saunders, Aberdeen 08/05/2013
3-Day Aesthetic & Restorative Masterclass Dr Subir Banerji Mr Bill Sharpling King`s College London 9-12 May 2013
Looking After Your Spine Mrs Susan Baird Aberdeen 7/06/2013
Oral Cancer- Improving Early Detection Terry Lowe & Manjot Dhillon Aberdeen 22/11/2013
A Practitioner's Guide to Dental Implants Scott Muir Aberdeen 29/11/2013
Medical Emergencies(in-house Training) Aberdeen 03/12/2013
Controversial Issues in Endodontics Dr Elizabeth Saunders Glasgow 13/12/2013
Restorative Masterclass With Trevor Burke, Glasgow 28/02/2014
Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry (2) Mr David McCaughey, Glasgow 28/03/2014
Child Safeguarding course. 02/06/2014
Orthodontic Update for the General Dental Practitioner. Edinburgh 28/08/2014
Mastering Your Risk-Dental UK Mastering Adverse Outcomes-Dental UK
NHS Requirements for Dentists in Primary Dental Care. Chichester 11/09/2014
Dental Implants Course (Certificate) Tipton Training Centre, Manchester/London, April/2014-Jan 2015
Complete and Partial Removable Prosthodontics in the Modern Era. Dr Paul Hyde 31/10/2014
Medical Emergency Core CPD Manchester 13/12/2014
Dental Sedation Course Peterhead, Aberdeenshire 27/032015
Dental Implant Diploma Year 2 Tipton Training Centre Manchester March 2015- March 2016
Learning from ERORR. Mr Mark Johnston, Aberdeen, 19/05/2015
Medical Emergencies practice Core CPD Ellon, Aberdeenshire 06/07/2015
How to do a Perfect Composite Glasgow 01/10/2015
Important Drug and Prescribing Issues in General Dental Practice, Aberdeen, 18/12/2015
Update in Sedation for the Dental Team, Glasgow 27/02/2016
DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIOLOGY PROTECTION Aberdeen 22/04/2016
WHAT HAPPENS IF...? - CASE-BASED DISCUSSIONS ON AVOIDING AND OVERCOMING
COMMON PROBLEMS IN ENDODONTICS. Edinburgh 01/07/2016
GLIDE PATH - HOW TO GET YOUR CANALS SUPER LOOSE Aberdeen 02/12/2016
Oral Medicine Dr David Felix, Aberdeen, 03/03/2017
Short Course in Periodontics (4 Modules) Royal College of Dental Surgeons, London 11-12 March & 5-6 June/2017
IN PRACTICE TRAINING - DECONTAMINATION Ellon, Aberdeenshire 26/04/2017
CBCT Interpretation Masterclass with Dr Jimmie Makdissi, Glasgow, 28-29 April/2017
CROWN AND BRIDGE WORKSHOP Edinburgh 02/06/2017
HOW TO DO THE PERFECT COMPOSITE. Prof. Trevor Burke, Aberdeen, 12/06/2017
Head & Neck Cancer Educational Event, Aberdeen, 12/11/2017
The Totally Composite Course Dr Monik Vasant, London 2-3 December 2017
Removable Partial Denture/ Complete Partial Denture. Strategies for success. Aberdeen 31/04/2018
An Update in Periodontology. Aberdeen 02/02/2018
START for GDS. Aberdeen 23/02/2018
North/East Trainer Induction Glasgow 27/04/2018
START for GDS VT training Dundee 25/05/2018
START for GDS VT training Glasgow 28-29/June 2018
Journal Article Introduction, Case Presentations, and Introduction of the Statement of the Dental Remuneration. Aberdeen 17/08/2018
Hints&Tips on Impression taking. Aberdeen 17/08/2018
Clinical Audit. Aberdeen 31/05/2018
Treatment planning Aberdeen 28/09/2018
Clinical Photography. Aberdeen 28/09/2018
Start GDS VT training. Glasgow 26/10/2018
Creating PDP and Reflective Writing, Aberdeen 29/11/2018
Masterclass in Restorative Dentistry (Endodontics), Aberdeen, 30/11/2018
Postgraduate Certificate in Operative Dentistry-Scotland. Tipton Training Centre. Glasgow 12 Jan-12 May 2019
Building Resilience and Avoiding Burnout - Dental UK Dental Records for General Dental Practitioners. London 07/10/2019
Periodontal Masterclass Prof. Ian Chapple, Glasgow 25/10/2019
Infection Control 14/04/2020
Adult support and protection 04/05/2020
Five top tips for Perio in general Practice 25/05/2020
CPR & AED 04/06/2020
Resuming general dental services-Infection prevention and control measures for phase 2 04/06/2020
Oral cancer for the dental team, Mr Girish Bharadwaj
Dr. Neil Frazer 10/06/2020
Managing your emotions during the lockdown, Mr Anthony Asquith, 16/06/2020
A New Era of Periodontal Diagnosis Dr Marilou Ciantar 01/02/2021
Rubber Dam placement for the dental team, Miss Maria Cresta, 02/02/2021
Basic life support and Medical emergencies- Covid update, Mr Simon Reay, 04/02/2021
Decontamination and infection control, Miss Stacy O'Donoghue
Mrs Laura Wilson 17/02/2021
Predictable Crowns and Bridges Mr Arshad Ali 10/03/2021
COMPLICATIONS WITH IMPLANT DENTAL TREATMENT, PERI-IMPLANTITIS AND MAINTENANCE OF DENTAL IMPLANTS - WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE GDP/HYGIENIST? Mr Girish Bharadwaj 02/06/2021
SUCCESS SIMPLIFIED - SOLUTIONS TO BONDING AND RESTORATIVE ASSEMBLY CHALLENGES webinar 22/06/2021
The Immediate Placement Masterclass Dr Alfonso Rae, Bristol 11-12/June 2021
TEN TIPS ON PREVENTING POST-OP SENSITIVITY WHEN PLACING POSTERIOR COMPOSITES Prof. Trevor Burke 01/07/2021
Totally Composite Anterior & Posterior Maestro Course with Dr Monik Vassant, London 2-3 September 2021
Two-day, Hands-on Oral Surgery Course with Dr Tamer Theodossy, Glasgow, 13-14 Nov 2021
An Overview of Hard & Soft Tissue Augmentation ( Theory & Hands-On), Dr Ricardo Kern, Dr Radoslaw, Dr Aundrey
Dubai 31 Jan- 06 Feb 2022
Dentolegal Outlook- Spotlight on Scotland- Dental Protection Webinar
CBCT Refresher Module, Dr Jimmy Makdissi,26 March 2022
Sure Smile Introduction course -Glasgow 30th March 2022
Introduction to Occlusion- British Society of Occlusal Studies, Theory & Practical, Glasgow 22-23 April 2022
1-day Smile Fast Hands-On Activation course, Edinburgh, 3rd of September 2022
IRMER: The New Guidelines - What They Mean For You -webinar 25/05/2022
Oral Surgery - Top Tips for Oral Surgery, Simple Flap Design, Bone Removal and Using Luxators, Couplands, Warwick James 25/08/2022
Clinical records webinar hosted by John Cameron, 20/09/2022
Digital Implant Event-Dentsply Sirona, Bensheim, Germany, 23rd-25th October 2022
Anterior Masterclass with Dr Attiq Rahman, 13th-15th Jan 2023, Glasgow
Clyde Munro Implant Symposium -Gleneagle Hotel, Auchterader, Scotland 3rd-4th February 2023
Implant & Soft Tissue Management in the Aesthetic Zone, Dr Stefano Conti, Sweden and Martina Headquarters, Padua, Italy 17-18 Feb 2023
Anterior Direct Diastema, Class IV, Veneer restorations and Rubber-
Dam Isolation, Perth, Scotland 9th-10th June 2023
Excellence in Anterior Composites- with Dr Tariq Bashir, Glasgow, Scotland 17th June 2023
A Biological Approach to Implantology course, Instituto Universitario UIRMI, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, 4-5 March 2024
Alveolar Ridge Preservation Course, Dr Tamer Theodossy, 5th October 2024
Full Arch Surgical Training Program by Dr Nikhil Oberai, 13-14 June 2025, Manchester, UK
Basic Life Support Course, Banchory, UK 26 August 2025, Dr Jerry Morse
Radiography Audit and Clinical Evaluation, Barbara Lamb, Webinar 02/09/2025
Timeline
General dentist
Dr Firas dental clinic
10.2023 - 01.2024
Dentist
Clyde Munro dental Group
06.2014 - Current
Dentist
Queens Road Dental Practice
10.2013 - 05.2014
Dentist
Kingseat Dental Care
10.2011 - 10.2013
Dentist/Owner
Hollywood smile Dental Practice
05.2010 - 10.2011
Dentist
The university hospital of Louis Pasteur in Kosice, Slovakia
10.2007 - 10.2011
Dental Assistant/Intern
Preston Family Dentistry
02.2002 - 10.2005
Dentist
Zuzident Dental Centre
06.2000 - 08.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Restorative Dentistry
Tipton training Academy
Diploma of Higher Education - Dental Implantology
Tipton Training Academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Dental Implantology
Tipton Training Academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Dento-alveolar surgery
University of Pavel Jozef Safarik
Certificate of Higher Education - Attestation in general dentistry
University of Pavel Jozef Safarik
Doctor of Medicine - Dentistry
University of Pavel Jozef Safarik
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