Zarak Khan Mashwani

• Dental Therapist – NHS-Focused Practice
• Deliver comprehensive dental therapy services within an NHS setting, working to national guidelines and best practice
• Managed high volume of patients, delivering patient-centred care that adhered to NHS standards
• Undertake detailed periodontal assessments, including BPE charting and periodontal diagnosis
• Provide extensive periodontal treatment, including non-surgical periodontal therapy, scaling, and long-term maintenance
• Carry out NHS hygiene appointments, focusing on prevention, oral health education, and behaviour change
• Diagnose and manage common NHS dental conditions such as dental decay, periodontal disease, and acute dental issues, referring complex cases appropriately
• Take and interpret periapical and bitewing radiographs to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Provide restorative treatments within scope, using amalgam and tooth-coloured restorative materials
• Delivered comprehensive dental care for paediatric patients, performing restorations, extractions, preventive treatments, and facilitating orthodontic referrals
• Identify suspicious oral lesions and refer via appropriate NHS pathways, including hospital referral where indicated
• Collaborated within multidisciplinary dental team, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to NHS regulations

Dental Therapist

• Provided high-quality dental therapy services within an NHS primary care setting, delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based treatment.
• Delivered patient-focused care across a busy clinical schedule, maintaining efficiency while ensuring a high standard of treatment.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and managed periodontal conditions through comprehensive examinations, BPE screening, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and supportive maintenance programmes.
• Promoted preventive dentistry by delivering hygiene appointments, oral health education, tailored oral hygiene advice, and motivational support to improve long-term oral health.
• Examined patients, identified common oral diseases, and developed appropriate treatment plans within the scope of practice, referring complex cases to dentists or specialists as required.
• Obtained and interpreted dental radiographs, including periapical and bitewing images, to support accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
• Performed a range of direct restorative procedures using both amalgam and composite materials in accordance with current clinical guidelines.
• Delivered preventive and restorative care for children, including fissure sealants, fluoride applications, restorations, primary tooth extractions, and referrals for orthodontic assessment where appropriate.
• Identified abnormal oral findings and initiated timely referrals through appropriate NHS and secondary care pathways.
• Worked effectively alongside dentists, dental nurses, hygienists, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated patient care while maintaining compliance with NHS standards, clinical governance, and cross-infection control protocols.

• Dental Therapist – Clinical Experience
• Experienced Dental Therapist providing care under direct access, independently seeing new patients for routine check-ups and assessments
• Conduct comprehensive clinical examinations, including soft and hard tissue assessments and full medical history reviews
• Take and interpret intraoral radiographs, including periapical and bitewing X-rays, in line with IRMER guidelines
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of oral health conditions, including: Dental caries, Periodontal disease, Wisdom tooth-related issues, Suspicious oral lesions and potential oral cancer cases
• Provide appropriate NHS and private treatments within scope of practice, and refer patients to dentists or secondary care/hospital services when required
• Preventive & Periodontal Care
• Deliver private and NHS hygiene appointments, including: Scaling and polishing, Periodontal therapy and maintenance, Oral hygiene instruction and preventive advice tailored to individual patient needs
• Restorative Dentistry
• Provide a full range of restorative treatments, including: Direct restorations using amalgam, composite (private), and glass ionomer cement (GIC); management of caries and tooth wear
• Perform temporary re-cementation of crowns where clinically appropriate
• Paediatric Dentistry
• Provide comprehensive dental care for children, including: Extractions, Restorations, Preventive treatments and oral health education
• Assess orthodontic needs and refer patients for orthodontic treatment when indicated
• Professional Practice
• Work within GDC standards and scope of practice at all times
• Communicate effectively with patients to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and consent
• Maintain accurate, detailed clinical records
• Deliver patient-centred care with a strong focus on safety, quality, and prevention

• Efficiently manage and coordinate patient appointments, Schedule follow-ups and recall appointments using SOE (Software of Excellence).
• Greet patients professionally and kindly, minimize scheduling conflicts, and maintain a full and organized appointment book.
• Ensure patients complete necessary paperwork, including medical history and consent forms, using SOE's integrated system.
• Handle patient check-out, accurately generate and issue invoices, including cash and credit cards, and manage outstanding accounts.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including confidentiality and GDPR (where applicable).
• Handle patient concerns and complaints effectively, ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Liaise between patients and dental staff, ensuring seamless communication regarding treatment plans, emergencies, and appointment changes.
• Coordinate with dentists, hygienists, and assistants to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Ensure the front desk complies with clinic policies, infection control standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Prioritize daily tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, billing, and handling walk-ins, while keeping the reception area organized.

• Providing chairside assistance to the dentist/therapist/hygienist in all clinical procedures.
• Maintaining impeccable standards of hygiene and cross infection control.
• Following all protocols and procedures to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed promptly and accurately and maintaining all patient records.
• Assisting the clinical and reception Team and supporting the practice in providing excellent patient care.

• Collaborated with clinical teams to support efficient patient care in general dentistry.
• Prepared and stocked examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and equipment.
• Maintained clean, sterile environment to enhance patient comfort and safety.

• Full-time 12 months pre-graduate rotational clinical training.
• Performed root canals, surgical extractions, and restorations for patients and supervised pain management.
• Performed oral hygiene procedures, on periodontally compromised patients.
• Prepared comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Provided conscious sedation to help alleviate anxiety for nervous patients.
• Worked with a team to provide great care in a positive environment for patients.
• Organized seminars and symposiums in the Department of endodontics.

• Took patients' blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and recorded measurements in patients' charts.
• Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment.
• Provided a high level of support and assistance to the dentist and staff by passing tools needed for procedures.
• Provided, maintained, and stored manual and electronic patient information in the Dental Records Library as rostered across hours of operation.
• Managed patient care, office, and laboratory duties with efficiency and professionalism.
• Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.

• Fabricated, altered, and repaired dental devices such as dentures, bridges, inlays, crowns, and appliances for teeth straightening.
• Created models of patient's mouths by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing the plaster to set.
• Moulded wax over denture set-ups in order to form full contours of artificial gums.
• Utilised articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.