DR PRAGYA SAHA
Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Offering strong background in healthcare with focus on patient care and communication. Knowledgeable about dental procedures and patient management through hands-on training. Demonstrated strong teamwork and problem-solving skills in clinical settings. Ready to use and develop attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and clinical knowledge in Public Engagement & Communication Intern role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HOUSESTAFFSHIP AS A DENTAL SURGEON
BOKARO GENERAL HOSPITAL,INDIA
BOKARO, INDIA
2025.04 - 2025.12
- Interacted with patients professionally and sympathetically to alleviate fears and concerns about procedures.
- Fostered safe and clean work environment by adhering strictly to infection-control protocols.
- Developed personalised treatment plans, creating tailored solutions for each patient's needs.
- Actively participated in community outreach programs promoting oral health awareness.
- Provided comprehensive dental care for improved oral health.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals for holistic patient care.
- Cultivated welcoming atmosphere and employed interpersonal skills to relieve patient anxiety.
- Explained post-operative care and at-home oral health techniques to maintain surgical outcomes.
- Communicated with patients and family members to discuss treatment plans, diagnosis and prognosis.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Implemented preventative measures, resulting in reduced cavities amongst patients.
Intern dentist
AWADH DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
JAMSHEDPUR, JHARKHAND,INDIA
2024.03 - 2025.03
- Ensured adherence to all health and safety regulations whilst performing tasks.
- Performed dental procedures using variety of techniques.
- Used radiographic imaging to diagnose conditions not visible during routine examinations.
- Collaborated with senior colleagues for complex cases.
- Improved patient comfort by providing clear and empathetic communication.
- Worked closely with other members of oral healthcare team.
- Enhanced oral health with preventative treatments.
- Encouraged patients towards good oral health practices, improving their overall wellbeing.
- Communicated professionally with patients to explain procedures and alleviate concerns.
Education
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 2026.01 -
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - DENTAL SURGERY
AWADH DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
JAMSHEDPUR,JHARKHAND, INDIA 2019.09 - 2024.03
GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL - SCIENCE STREAM
INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
KOLKATA, INDIA 2017.05 - 2019.05
GRADUATED FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL
ST JOHN'S DIOCESAN GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
KOLKATA, INDIA 2005.01 - 2017.05
Skills
- Self-Confidence
- Pharmacology understanding
- Hand instrument usage
- Time optimisation
- Dental material knowledge
- Paediatric dental care
- Pain management
- Emergency dental care
- Root canal treatment
- Patient communication
- Tooth extraction
- Patient education
- Time efficiency
- Communication proficiency
- Patient care
- Patient engagement
- Cultural awareness
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Singing Rabindra sangeet songs both in English & Bengali, Jesus Hymns, Carols.
- I love Cooking different kinds of cuisines like Continental as well as traditional Indian Dishes
- I also take interest in different kinds of motivational poems.
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Bengali
Fluent
Certification
- I have taken part in different Seminars;
- COVID 19 & ITS MYTHS BUSTED
- HYPERTENTION MANAGEMENT
- FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY
- MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS
Timeline
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH - PUBLIC HEALTH
University of Aberdeen
2026.01 -
HOUSESTAFFSHIP AS A DENTAL SURGEON
BOKARO GENERAL HOSPITAL,INDIA
2025.04 - 2025.12
Intern dentist
AWADH DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
2024.03 - 2025.03
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - DENTAL SURGERY
AWADH DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
2019.09 - 2024.03
GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL - SCIENCE STREAM
INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
2017.05 - 2019.05
GRADUATED FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL
ST JOHN'S DIOCESAN GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
2005.01 - 2017.05