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Murshid Shariq Muhammed Abdul Caader

Markham

Summary

Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health Sri-Lanka, excelling in comprehensive diagnosis and oral surgery. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective pain management and patient education. Adapt in practice management and electronic records, consistently streamlining operations for improved efficiency and care delivery.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

House Officer Maxillo-facial Surgerical Unit

Ministry of Health Sri-Lanka
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Mentored junior dental professionals to enhance their skills in surgical techniques and patient communication methods.
  • Assisted colleagues in more specialized procedures such as major oral surgeries, oral cancer surgeries, orthognathic surgeries and post operative patient management when necessary to ensure optimal results for patients.
  • Treated infections of oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face and neck.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Prescribed medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.

House Officer Maxillo-facial Surgerical Unit

Ministry of Health Sri-Lanka
11.2016 - 05.2019
  • Managed busy surgical office with a Specialist Oral and maxillo-facial surgeon 15 staff members and 50 weekly patients.
  • Diagnosed conditions of hard and soft tissues of teeth, jaws and supporting structures and explained corrective measures to patients.
  • Diagnosed oral diseases accurately through careful examination of radiographs, photographs, models, or impressions based on clinical findings.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Provided emergency treatment of facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations and fractured facial bones.
  • Treated infections of oral cavity, salivary glands, jaw, face and neck.
  • Performed surgical procedures to extract impacted or damaged teeth, place dental implants and remove tumors and other abnormal growths.
  • Administered anesthetics and sedatives to control patients' pain and reduce stress for anxious patients during procedures.
  • Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
  • Completed bone grafts, surgical root canals and other procedures to tackle advanced concerns.

Associate Dental Surgeon

Royal Health Centre
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Developed customized treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and concerns.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic tools such as digital radiography for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Promoted preventive dentistry by providing regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and other preventive measures for patients of all ages.
  • Removed impacted and non-restorable teeth, both during surgeries, and day-to-day procedures.
  • Performed various restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and root canals to restore function and aesthetics to patients' smiles.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, leading to improved overall oral health.
  • Collaborated with other dental professionals in multidisciplinary treatment planning for optimal patient outcomes.


Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) - Dentistry

University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri-lanka
12-2015

Skills

  • Comprehensive diagnosis
  • Practice management
  • Dental software proficiency
  • Electronic records management
  • Charting
  • X-ray interpretation
  • Local anesthesia
  • Pain management and Emergency dental care
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • Endodontic therapy
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Prosthodontics (Partial and complete dentures, Crowns, bridges and implant restorations)
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Oral surgery
  • Teeth whitening
  • Tooth extraction
  • Gum disease analysis
  • Surgical extractions
  • Continuing education

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

House Officer Maxillo-facial Surgerical Unit

Ministry of Health Sri-Lanka
06.2019 - 04.2022

House Officer Maxillo-facial Surgerical Unit

Ministry of Health Sri-Lanka
11.2016 - 05.2019

Associate Dental Surgeon

Royal Health Centre
01.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) - Dentistry

University of Peradeniya
Murshid Shariq Muhammed Abdul Caader