Dr. Raahim Salman Abdul Ghaffar

Experience

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  MYDC clinic

  May 2020 - Oct 2021

  Dental Intern

  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.• Maintained proper operation of dental equipment by completing regular preventive maintenance.• Provided dental instruments for dentist by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment room.• Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.• Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.• Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.• Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.• Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.• Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.• Took impressions for retainers and appliances. Show less

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  Azerbaijan Medical University

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

  Dental Intern

  internship as a dental assistant, As got the allowance to work aside from the dentist and check for documentation, patient counseling, dental impression, and maintain the clinical protocols. As it was the wonderful international clinical experience

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  Aga Khan University

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

  Research Coordinator (volunteer)

  Successfully done the Literature Review, Manuscript writing, and Article submission of ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION OF MALE INFERTILITY IN PAKISTAN, with the co-authors SYED INTESAR BURNEY, FAREEHA NADEEM, FAREENA KHALIL AHMED, TAZEEN SAEED ALIAttended the workshop and Training sessions of the key project INTERAGENCY AND MULTISECTORIAL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN POPULATION AFFECTED BY ARM CONFLICT, comprises four modules which included WORKSHOP OPENING, INTRODUCTION OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, MULTISECTORAL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, ESTABLISHING A MULTISECTORIAL INTERGRACY PLAN FOR PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCELiterature Review of the article COMMUNITIES PERCEPTIONS AROUND SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN CHITRAL, GILGIT-BALTISTAN AND SINDH, PAKISTAN, with the team members mentioned TAZEEN SAEED ALI, SHAHNAZ SHAHID, MISHAAL ZUBAIR, AMIR MOHAMMED ALI, SAJID SOOFI, ROZINA KARMALIANI, ZAHID MEMON, ZULFIQAR BHUTTOOversaw the project activities of KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE TOWARDS COVID-19 AMONG PAKISTANI POPULATION DURING THE PERIOD OF LOCKDOWN AT SINDH: A MIX METHODOLOGY STUDY, including data collection, quantitative data analysis, qualitative data analysis, and manuscript writing under the supervision of the principal author TAZEEN SAEED ALI, and co-authors UMAIR UMED ALI BACHLANI, SAMINA VERTEJEE, MOUSAB SALMAN, NAZEER ALI, AND SAIMA SACHWANIPreparation of the comprehensive report, presentation, field videos, project documents, manuscript writing, qualitative and quantitative data collection with in-depth interviews and analysis, project summary, closure form and of the project name FALL PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IN KARACHI PAKISTAN FOR COMMUNITY DWELLING ELDERLY, with the team and authors including SAMINA VERTEJEE, MISHAAL ZUBAIR, ADIL ALI SAEED, FATIMA KHALFAN AMIR MOHAMMAD ALI, AND TAZEEN SAEED ALI Show less

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  Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Dental House Officer

  Presentation of the research article CLINICAL COMPARISON OF DIGITAL AND CONVENTIONAL IMPRESSION TECHNIQUES REGARDING FINISH LINE AND IMPRESSION TIME• Proposal writing done for the ERC approval, manuscript writing, data collection and analysis, and article submission is done for the project KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND AWARENESS AMONG THE DENTISTS AND DENTAL STUDENTS REGARDING CHAT GPT, with the supervision and co-authorship of DR. NASEER AHMED, MUQADDAS AMJAD, RAIQA MALIK, and RUBA NIZAM• Conducted the research being the main author, prepared the proposal, data collection, manuscript writing, and submission of an article project name IMPACT OF HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECE NOICE-INDUCED DENTAL ANXIETY ON HEART RATE: ANALYZING EXPERIENCED AND NON-EXPERIENCED PATIENTS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY, with the co-author naming ABISHEK LAL, MAHNOOR SHEIKH, MUNEEZA KIDWAI, MOUSAB SALMAN, ANUM ILYAS, ANAS SANAULLAH• Rotation of 2 months in the surgical department, where performed surgical and non-surgical extractions, alveoloplasty, impacted wisdom removal, and post-opt-complain management• 2 months rotation in the prosthodontics department where replacement of missing teeth was done with a cast-partial denture, removable partial denture and complete denture with an appropriate treatment plan for long-term satisfaction• In the endodontics department preventive and restorative treatment was our main concern with the performance of RCT, filling and dealing with peads patients• Scaling, polishing and root planning were done in the periodontics department during two months rotations Show less

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  Al-Mustafa Welfare Society

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Associate Dentist

  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.• Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.• Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.• Collaborated with other dentist professional to plan dental treatments.• Created individualized dental care plans for patients.• Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.• Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.• Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.• Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.• Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.• Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.• Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.• Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.• Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work. Show less

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  Aga Khan University

  Sept 2023 - now

  Research Coordinator