Golara Khandan
Studio City
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate general dentist seeking an associate position in a dynamic and well-rounded practice. Committed to providing high quality care with a patient centered approach, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and patient education. Eager to join a collaborative team with opportunity for professional growth and mentorship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dentist
Private Practice
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive dental examinations and assessments to diagnose oral health issues.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Perform restorative treatments such as fillings, onlays, crowns, and bridges.
- Perform endodontic treatment, oral surgery and limited periodontal procedures.
- Orthodontic evaluation and treatment planning with Invisalign.
Resident Dentist
UCLA Venice Dental Center
Venice, CA
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided a wide variety of dental service including preventative, operative, endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
- Prepared and presented complex case reports for AEGD and GRR residents during treatment planning seminars.
- Took advanced education courses in Occlusion, Implantology, Radiology, Oral Pathology, Endodontics and Management of Medically Complex Patients.
Dental Extern
JWCH- Center for Community Health
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care including but not limited to examination and diagnosis, periodontal, operative, endodontic, prosthodontic and oral surgery procedures.
- Captured dental radiographs, documented treatment progress notes, and prepared lab prescriptions for fixed and removable prosthodontic cases.
- Assisted RDAs with instrument sterilization and operatory disinfection.
Dental Assistant
North Shore Dental Associates
Evanston, IL
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared operatories by following appropriate infection control and instrument sterilization guidelines.
- Provided chair-side assistance in a variety of restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, and bridges.
- Took x-rays and impressions, poured models and prepared lab cases for shipment.
- Maintained dental supplies inventory and negotiated for competitive prices with different vendors.
Patient Care Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Completed routine rounds and monitored patient status by checking vital signs, recording intake, output, and blood glucose levels for diabetic patients.
- Assisted RNs in basic nursing procedures and specimen collection for lab analysis.
- Discontinued IV lines and indwelling catheters with physician order.
- Assisted with patient transfer and repositioning in addition to personal hygiene needs.
Education
Advanced Education in General Dentistry - AEGD -
University of California Los Angeles
Venice, CA06.2024
Doctor of Dental Medicine - undefined
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2016
Skills
- Endodontic therapy
- Staff leadership
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Oral cancer screening
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Private Practice
07.2024 - Current
Resident Dentist
UCLA Venice Dental Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Dental Extern
JWCH- Center for Community Health
06.2022 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
North Shore Dental Associates
05.2017 - 05.2019
Patient Care Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2017
Doctor of Dental Medicine - undefined
Western University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
Advanced Education in General Dentistry - AEGD -
University of California Los Angeles