AIMUAMWOSA OBARISIAGBON
Summary
Friendly professional successfully provides comprehensive dental care in variety of settings. Skilled in clinical dentistry, oral surgery, implantology and cosmetic dentistry. Background of exemplary performance in variety of dental procedures, diagnosing dental maladies and providing patient-centered treatment plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant/Attending, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
Federal Medical Center (FMC)
Yenagoa, Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Running of out-patients and in-patient clinics and management of emergencies in the clinic and trauma wards
- Formulating and implementing departmental policies on post graduate training
- Co-ordinating and harnessing hospital resources to deliver best care to patients
- Teaching and supervision of interns and residents
- Steering the research focus of the department
- Performing major and minor head and neck surgeries.
Lead Dentist
Bonus Smile Clinics
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Oversaw clinic financials, including budgeting, billing, and insurance claims processing, ensuring profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding continuing education requirements for all licensed staff members.
- Maintained detailed records of patient histories and treatment plans, facilitating continuity of care between visits.
- Increased new patient acquisition through targeted marketing campaigns and community outreach initiatives.
- Led a team of dental professionals to provide comprehensive oral healthcare services.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Independent Insurance Advisor
Greatway Financial Inc
Canada
01.2022
- Providing life insurance solutions to Canadian families
- Providing disability, critical illness, accident and sickness insurance cover
- Educating clients on their insurance needs
- Assessing investment profile of clients.
Chief Resident/Senior Specialist Registrar, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Ran outpatient and inpatient clinics
- Managed emergencies in the oral surgery clinic, wards and emergency room
- Formulated and undertook researches in dental sciences
- Taught and supervised undergraduate students and post graduate dental interns and residents
- Co-administered the department including management of human and material resources
- Acted as liaison between trainers and trainees
- Performed major and minor surgeries with minimal supervision from superiors and implemented robust post-surgical protocols.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2024
Certificate of Advanced Dental Education (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) -
West African College of Surgeons (WACS)
01.2017
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
01.2007
Skills
- Time Management Efficiency
- Restorative Dentistry Techniques
- Pain Management Strategies
- Digital dentistry familiarity
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Prosthodontics Competence
- Oral Surgery Proficiency
- Implant placement
- Extractions
- Surgical Extractions
- Patient Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advising and Educating Patients
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Collaborated with team to achieve the improvement of new patient retention and satisfaction of all patients.
- New York State award for excellence in Oral Surgery
Research Achievements
- Obarisiagbon A, Egbor PE, Obuekwe ON. Does surgical treatment affect serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) in orofacial tumours? Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research. 2019May;4(5):269-75.
- Obarisiagbon A, Azodo C, Omoaregba J, James B. Do stages of dentistry training affect anxiety provoking situations? Ann Med Health Sci Res. 2014 Nov;4(6):869-74. doi: 10.4103/21419248.144885. PubMed PMID: 25506478; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4250983.
- Obarisiagbon A, Azodo C, Omoaregba J, James B. Clinical anxiety among final year dental students: The trainers and students perspectives. Sahel Medical Journal. 2013; 16(2):64-70.
- Osazuwa-Peters N, Obarisiagbon A, Azodo CC, Ehizele AO, Obuekwe ON. Occupational exposures to sharp injuries among medical and dental house officers in Nigeria. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2013;26(2):283-290.
- Predictive role of serum VEGF in head and neck cancers (ON-GOING)
Leadership Experience
- Member, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, University at Buffalo, NY. 2022 to 2024
- Chair, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Nigeria, Nigeria, 2018, Present
- Chief Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UBTH, Benin City, Nigeria, Nigeria, 2013, 2017
- Public Relation Officer, Nigerian Medical Association, Edo, Nigeria, 2016, 2018
- Chairman, Committee on Dental Education and Health, Benin University Dental Students' Association, Nigeria, 2003, 2004
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Independent Insurance Advisor
Greatway Financial Inc
01.2022
Consultant/Attending, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery
Federal Medical Center (FMC)
01.2018 - 01.2022
Chief Resident/Senior Specialist Registrar, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)
01.2013 - 01.2017
Lead Dentist
Bonus Smile Clinics
01.2011 - 01.2020
DDS - Dentistry
University At Buffalo
Certificate of Advanced Dental Education (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) -
West African College of Surgeons (WACS)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria