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MAHER FARRA

MAHER FARRA

General Dentist

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated dentist that strives for and achieves excellence in their field, with the ability to overcome oppositional hurdles. Well-organized and dependable with a strong capacity for task delegation to manage workload in various contexts. In order to receive a GDC number and a license to practice as a Dental Therapist/Hygienist, a thorough and complete application for working as a Full-Time Dental Care Professional has been filed to the GDC. The GDC evaluation team has also received an ORE application seeking approval to sit for the exam.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

General Dental Practitioner

Rouge Dental Clinic
Damascus
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed many teeth cavity preparations followed by filling restorations
  • Performed endodontic treatment on teeth with irreversible pulp condition
  • Delivered high level of support, service and care to large dental practise that averaged 23 patients per day
  • Administered local anesthetics including nerve blocks to patients
  • Performed crown preparations to be restored by permanent and temporary crowns
  • Performed surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and abnormal oral growths and to prepare mouth for dental implant procedures
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about current treatments and outside referrals
  • Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information and conducted checkups for routine appointments.

Dental Hygienist

Hamsho Dental Clinic
Damascus
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Supported dentists during emergency dental situations by assisting with procedures
  • Maintained accurate medical and dental records
  • Carried out oral hygiene care for patients including Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal and Root Surface Debridement
  • Examined patients' mouths and teeth to evaluate current standards of dental health
  • Positioned patients for treatment and prepared necessary equipment for procedures
  • Took accurate dental impressions and x-rays for prosthetics
  • Recommended dental hygiene measures to prevent plaque and decay
  • Sterilized dental tools and instruments between patients' visits, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards
  • Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing
  • Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay
  • Cleaned and prepared cavities for filling and crown treatments
  • Explained dental procedures and reassured patients ahead of treatment.

Education

Master of Science - Advanced General Dental Practice

Ulster University, Coleraine, CCG
05.2022 - 2023.05
  • An MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice was given. This program acquaints foreign dentists with UK laws and ethical standards, giving them the necessary training and expertise to practice safely and put patients' interest first. Nevertheless, offering simulated clinical practice which is beneficial in relation to passing the ORE.


Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry

International University for Science and Technology, Damascus-Syria
09.2015 - 2021.09
  • Awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery. Numerous clinical cases have been accomplished throughout this undergraduate period, including providing patients with better oral health care, administering local anesthetic and carrying out extractions when necessary, completing a variety of root canal treatments and teeth restorations, and prescribing the proper medications. Lastly, as a final project to receive the award, a patient received a full oral rehabilitation that involved restoring flawed restorations, preparing teeth abutments to accept crowns and bridges, and retreating previously endodontically treated teeth that had an infection.

Skills

Restorative dentistryundefined

Timeline

Ulster University - Master of Science, Advanced General Dental Practice
05.2022 - 2023.05
General Dental Practitioner - Rouge Dental Clinic
09.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Hygienist - Hamsho Dental Clinic
05.2018 - 06.2020
International University for Science and Technology - Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dentistry
09.2015 - 2021.09
MAHER FARRAGeneral Dentist