Praveen Kumar Elango
Montreal,Quebec
Summary
I am a dentist with extensive training in cancer epidemiology and monitoring disease trends. I have clinical and research experience in dentistry as well as in the domain of public health. My organization, communication and leadership qualities enable me to work competently both within a team and when required, self-sufficiently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator
Faculty Of Dentistry- McGill University
2023.06 - Current
- Managed patient recruitment, informed consent process and data entry to support trial objectives.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Contributed to the successful completion of clinical trials by proactively resolving issues, mitigating risks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared documents, reports, and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Monitored project progress closely, proactively addressing any issues that arose to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
Clinical Coordinator and General Dentist
Anchanya Group Of Dental Clinics
2020.09 - 2022.08
- Managed multiple branches of Anchanaya Group of Dental Clinics
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Performed routine dental checkups, identifying and treating oral health issues promptly to prevent further complications
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to effectively diagnose and provide patient-centric treatment plans
- Performed restorative, endodontic treatment, orthodontic consultations, crown and bridge work, oral surgical procedures
Healthcare Administrator
Anchaya Group Of Dental Clinics
2020.09 - 2022.08
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care team meetings to discuss complex cases requiring collaborative input from various specialists for optimal treatment plans.
- Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
- Developed and updated department goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
Associate Dentist
Apollo Hospitals
2020.11 - 2022.03
- Worked under Clinic Head, Dr. Anuradha Balasubramaniam as an Associate Dentist
- Performed routine dental checkups, identifying and treating oral health issues promptly to prevent further complications
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to effectively diagnose and provide patient-centric treatment plans
- Performed restorative, endodontic treatment, orthodontic consultations, crown and bridge work, oral surgical procedures
Consultant Dental Surgeon
Nalam Multi-Speciality Hospital
2020.08 - 2020.11
- Worked for Dr. Saravanan Velayudham in his clinical practice as a consultant dental surgeon
- Performed restorative, endodontic treatment, orthodontic consultations, crown and bridge work, oral surgical procedures
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures
Education
Master of Science - Dental Sciences
McGill University- Faculty of Dentistry
Montreal, QC08.2024
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Bharath University- Shree Balaji Dental College
Chennai, India09.2020
Skills
- Dental Medicine and Dental Surgery
- Extensive training in research methodologies and biostatistics
- Data analysis and clinical audit
- Research -laboratory and epidemiological
- Experience with randomized clinical trials
- Global health experience -Non-medical roles
Dissertations
Currently working in Population and Oral Health Research Cluster at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University under the supervision of Dr. Belinda Nicolau on ‘Oral Health and Head and Neck Cancer Associations: A Quantitative Bias Analysis
- Data analysis of clinical and laboratory data from 818 participants in the HenCe Life Study to identify risk factors of head and neck cancers utilizing Microsoft Excel, R Statistical Programming software
Publications
- Subbiya A, Kumar E, Anuradha B, Mitthra S. Properties and clinical application of resin based sealers: A review. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2020 May;7(5):1287-92.
My responsibilities included:
a. Conducted comprehensive literature searches using academic databases and screening of articles on Covidence
b. Analyzed and critically evaluated the gathered literature to extract pertinent information regarding the properties and clinical applications of resin-based sealers.
c. Collaborated with co-authors to discuss findings and organize the information
d. Contributed to the writing of the final manuscript process. including background, methodology, results, and discussion.
Presentations
- International Association of Dental Research (IADR 2024): Selected to participate in an Oral Presentation as one of the four Early Career Investigators at the EPIFORUM symposium of BEHSR division of IADR “Can unmeasured confounders affect oral health-head and neck cancer associations?” (Mar 2024)
- International Association of Dental Research (IADR 2024): Presented a poster on “Can unmeasured confounders affect oral health-head and neck cancer associations?” (Mar 2024)
- Celebration of Research and Training in Oncology 2023 (CORTO 2023): Presented a poster on “Role of alcohol in head and neck cancers” (June 2023)
- Research Day by Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences: Presented a poster on “Lifetime exposure of alcohol on head and neck cancers” (Apr 2023)
- Certificate of Merit for best oral presentation: 10th International Medical sciences seminar conducted by Saveetha University (Jun 2019)
- Awarded Best poster (first place) in National UG Seminar by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Education (Nov 2018)
- Awarded Second place in Diagnostic and treatment planning event conducted by Sri Venkateshwara dental college (Feb 2018)
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator
Faculty Of Dentistry- McGill University
2023.06 - Current
Associate Dentist
Apollo Hospitals
2020.11 - 2022.03
Clinical Coordinator and General Dentist
Anchanya Group Of Dental Clinics
2020.09 - 2022.08
Healthcare Administrator
Anchaya Group Of Dental Clinics
2020.09 - 2022.08
Consultant Dental Surgeon
Nalam Multi-Speciality Hospital
2020.08 - 2020.11
Master of Science - Dental Sciences
McGill University- Faculty of Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Bharath University- Shree Balaji Dental College
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