AMEER AKHIL A SHAIK
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Entry-level Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), licensed in Florida, with strong clinical foundations in preventive dentistry, periodontal care, and patient education. International dental graduate with a U.S. Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology, bringing an evidence-based, quality-driven approach to patient care.
Well-versed in corporate dental practice workflows, including productivity standards, infection control compliance, digital charting, and team-based care. Highly motivated, dependable, and adaptable—seeking to grow within a structured DSO environment while delivering consistent, patient-centered preventive care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant Shadowing
Gentle Dental Care
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in patient evaluations and treatment planning to enhance care quality.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, fostering improved health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dentists to optimize workflow during procedures, enhancing efficiency.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Performed chairside assistance to the dental hygienist in complex cases.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Strengthened patient communication skills, including comfort management and oral hygiene education
- Followed protocols for sterilization, infection control, and documentation.
Dentist
Sai Krishna Dental Clinic
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted comprehensive oral evaluations with emphasis on preventive care and patient education
- Reinforced long-term oral health through plaque control education and maintenance planning
- Collaborated within a high-volume clinical team, supporting efficient patient flow and optimizing treatment plans, and enhancing patient care
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices to improve overall dental health.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as digital X-rays and intraoral cameras for accurate assessments of dental issues.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Correctly administered local anesthetics and numbing agents and prepared patients for dental treatments.
Education
Master of Science - CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2023
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry.
NARAYANA DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL.
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA.10-2020
Skills
- Oral Hygiene Instruction (OHI)
- Infection Control
- Preventive Care Procedures
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Periodontal Charting & Risk Assessments
- Patient Flow & Time Management
- Team collaboration abilities
- Chair-side support
- Continuing education commitment
- Dental hygiene
- Oral X-rays
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) – Florida, USA
- Registered Dental Surgeon – India
PUBLICATIONS
- Title: Evaluating the Combined Effects of Tobacco and Diabetes on Periodontal Health Outcomes in India: A Longitudinal Study DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_159_25, PMCID: PMC12156678
- Title: Digital Impression making in Dentistry: A Scoping Review https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396234955_Digital_impression_making_in_dentistry_A_review. DOI: 10.6026/973206300213283.
Timeline
Dental Assistant Shadowing
Gentle Dental Care
02.2024 - Current
Dentist
Sai Krishna Dental Clinic
10.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Kent State University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry.
NARAYANA DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL.