Nirav Kharod

• Continuing education: The Patient Relations Module.

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB. December 2024

• Certification: Basic Life Support:

Canadian Red Cross - Edmonton, AB. April 2024

• Course: Complete Implant Prosthodontics.

Mumbai, India. December 2020.

• Course: INVISALIGN Provider Certification:

Delhi, India. February 2019.

• Workshop: Fundamentals of Root Canal Treatment.

Bengaluru, India. September 2014.

• Volunteer
  Canadian Cancer Society, (2024) – Participated in the Run for the Cure initiative, supporting cancer research and awareness.
• Volunteer
  Seva Food Bank, Edmonton, AB, (2024) – Distributed food to those in need, managed inventory, and organized items by expiration.
• Dental Volunteer
  Satyam Seva Yuvak Mandal, Gujarat, India, (2020-2023) – Organized dental camps in rural Gujarat, providing free care and oral health education.
• Co-Founder & Team Leader
  Little Smiles Initiative, DSCDS, Bengaluru, India, (2016-2018) – Led fundraising efforts, organized oral health checkups, and distributed hygiene kits to children in rural communities.
• Blood Bank Volunteer
  Hatkesh Blood Bank, Junagadh, India (2019-2021) – Coordinated blood donation drives, registered donors, and ensured post-donation care, adhering to safety protocols.
• Volunteer Tutor
  Students’ Academy of Entrance (SAFE), Ahmedabad, India, (2014) – Tutored postgraduate entrance exam aspirants, contributing to educational support for aspiring dental professionals.

• Research Experience(2016-2017):

     Narayana Hrudayalaya, Assessment of Dentofacial Morphology: A 3 Dimensional CBCT Study.

• Publication(2017):

     Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Assessing Microbial Contamination of as received orthodontic brackets and wires- an in vitro study. Int. J. Adv. Res. 6(2), 1572-1575.

• Employee of the Month
  My Smile Family Dental, Edmonton, AB (July 2024) – Recognized for exceptional performance.
• Certificate of Achievement
  Non-profit children’s welfare initiative, Junagadh, India (Jan 2021) – Honored for dedicated service.
• Best Paper Presentation
  1st place, National Event, Goa, India (March 2017) – “3D CBCT: A Paradigm Shift.”
• Best Table Clinic
  1st place, Amritsar, India (Aug 2016) – Innovative prototype for temporary anchorage devices.
• Chess Runner-up
  Silver Medal, National Event, Karnataka, India (Sept 2015) – Represented university.