Sandra Okafor
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Motivated and dedicated dental professional with experience and training in a wide range of dental procedures. Proficient in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care, supporting dentists during procedures, and ensuring a positive patient experience. Known for quick learning and adeptness at building strong relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Officer
Nigerian Naval Medical Centre
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Examined patient's teeth, gums and surrounding tissue to diagnose disease, injury and decay and developed suitable preventive and corrective treatment accordingly
- Delivered comprehensive general dental care such as scaling and polishing, cavity filling, root canal procedures, fitted crowns and dentures
- Carried out procedures to restore, extract or replace decayed or diseased teeth
- Followed up on post-extraction patients to ensure proper healing and strict adherence to post-extraction instructions
- Oversaw the work of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other staff members and encouraged team bonding activities
- Carried out teeth whitening procedures to restore natural colour and appearance
- Performed surgical extraction and minor surgical procedures such as excision of gingival polyps, pulp polyps
Dental Intern
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted one-on-one consultation sessions with patients to explain the created individualized treatment plan and educate them on upcoming procedures and oral hygiene practices
- Adhered to infection control policies which help to protect patients and employees
- Assisted in the management of orthodontic setups and placement of crowns, and surgical extractions
- Treated nerve and dental pulp issues through root canal procedures to prevent further damage to teeth and gums, and extract teeth to alleviate tooth pains and filled cavities
- Performed thorough patient examination by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues to screen for jaw and tongue cancer
- Delivered presentations and journal reviews on health-related topics
Coordinator/Associate
Health Emergency Initiative
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Expanded the reach of the organization to youth and young adults which increased membership and participation
- Promoted a youth hub of diverse membership for diverse places which helped in achieving the goal of saving lives
- Educated, trained, and engaged millennials which enhanced participation in the community-led project in the public health sector
- Boosted engagement and followers on social media, through regular updates and collation of public opinions regarding our activities
Associate Dentist
Amanadel Dental Clinic
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted consultation sessions with patients to help diagnose dental conditions and developed individualized treatment plans to improve dental health and hygiene
- Administered anaesthesia, performed routine extractions, restored teeth with fillings, performed root canals, placement of crowns, and teeth whitening procedure
- Counselled patients on best oral care practices and pain management surrounding extractions and surgeries
- Managed and communicated with other health care practitioners for efficient health care delivery
School Librarian
KOSEC Schools
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided information and services to users which ensured effective management of the library
- Demonstrated knowledge of library operations and maintained orderliness of users
- Kept records of loaned books and other library resources
- Made requests for new book titles and materials to the school's management
- Assisted students in sourcing reference and leisure reading materials which ensured an efficient cataloguing of books
Education
Certified Dental Assistant - Dentistry
OXFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Mississauga, ON02-2025
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
01.2021
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Patient management
- Dental impression specialist
- AbelDent proficiency
- Infection control proficiency
- Instrument selection
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Prophylaxis
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental office administration
- Patient counseling
Research Interests
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Health technology
- Gender equality
- Women Empowerment
Professional training certifications
- 2022, Surgical Implant Placement, Implant Treatment Planning, Healing Hands Health Society
- 2022, Implantology (Basic Level), Healing Hands Health Society
- 2022, First Aid CPR AED, Health Emergency Initiative (American Heart Association)
- 2020, Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Digital Skills for Africa
Leadershipvolunteering
- Volunteer Administrative Volunteer, Sunshine Sickle Cell Foundation, 2021 - Present
- Medical Volunteer, Special Olympics, Special Smiles Community Outreach, Igbobi College, Lagos, 2021
- Volunteer Associate Coordinator, Health Emergency Initiative, HEI, 2020 - Present
- Dental Volunteer, Ask the Paediatricians Foundation Dental Outreach, 2020
- Dental Volunteer, Community Outreach at Aalasalatu, Mushin Market, 2019
- Medical Volunteer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Medical and Dental Outreach, Unilag, Lagos, 2018
- Welfare Secretary, MFMCF MEDILAG, 2017/18
- Dental Volunteer, Community Health Outreach on Health Education, Pakoto, Ogun State, 2017
- Dental Volunteer, Community Health Outreach on Health Education, Surulere, Lagos state, 2017
- Volunteer, Action Group on Adolescent Health, AGAH, 2015-2021
Awardsfellowships
YBC/Y2K Scholarship, The Leslie-Garber Foundation, 2017-2021
Research
- Knowledge, Attitude of, and Willingness to use Electronic Health Records amongst dental practitioners in Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), 01/01/20
- Research Assistant responsible for field sample collection and data entry for the research titled, 'Exploring the Relationship Between Employee Perception of Servant Leadership Style of Supervisor and Employee Self-Assessment of Engagement and Burnout
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- HARP certified
Timeline
Dental Officer
Nigerian Naval Medical Centre
04.2023 - 09.2023
Dental Intern
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Dentist
Amanadel Dental Clinic
07.2021 - 10.2021
Coordinator/Associate
Health Emergency Initiative
10.2020 - 12.2021
School Librarian
KOSEC Schools
01.2012 - 12.2012
- HARP certified
Certified Dental Assistant - Dentistry
OXFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
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