Overview
Work History
Education
Volunteer Community Experience
Leadership
Awards and Honours
Continuing Dental Education
Presentations
Certifications
Professional Dental Membership
International Dental Conferences
Research Experience
Hobbies
Timeline
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Timi Enaregha

Whitecourt,Ab, Canada

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Dental Observership

DH Family Dental Health
Whitecourt, Canada
11.2022 - Current
  • Observed dental extractions,composites and amalgam fillings, crown preparations, and cementations.
  • Observed in obtaining dental radiographs.
  • Observed standard infection control practices.
  • Discussed the principles of ethics involved patient management.

Dental Assistant

Tower Dental Clinic
Calgary, Canada
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.

Community Support Worker

Vantage Enterprises Ltd
Calgary, Canada
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Worked with substance abuse individuals, Individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, autistic spectrum and moderately functional individuals.
  • Assisted clients with establishing short-term goals to live successfully in community.
  • Prepared individualized service plans, driving measurable objectives and action plans.
  • Educated clients and community members about mental or physical illness, substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment and available community resources.

Senior Dental Surgeon

Bayelsa Specialist Hospital
Yenagoa, Nigeria
03.2010 - 05.2021
  • Provided comprehensive oral evaluations, treatment planning and management of patients with urgent care needs.
  • Provided phased treatment, appropriate consultations and referrals.
  • Supported oral health education and community outreaches.
  • Ensured global best practices from the dental team.

National Youth Service Corps Dentist

Government House Clinic,
Yenagoa, Nigeria
04.2008 - 03.2009
  • Providing professional dental care and services to patients in the rural communities of the Niger-delta area and referred patients where deemed necessary.
  • Participated in various Oral health care awareness programs

Dental Intern

University Of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin City, Nigeria
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Clinical rotations in all dental departments including but not limited to Oral Medicine,Pathology and Diagnosis, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Child Oral Health and Restorative units.
  • Participated in Clinical presentations and teachings in the various departments.
  • Assited and Observed Oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( BDS ) -

University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
08.2006

Volunteer Community Experience

  • Oral Health Awareness Campaign on Nigeria Television Authority ( NTA ) ( 2016 - 2018 )
  • Rural African Health Initiative ( 2009 -2015 )

            - Facilitated free healthcare delivery and awareness programs to over 10,000 persons in various rural Communities in Nigeria.

  • Fapolo Oral Health Foundation For Niger-Delta ( 2011- 2017 )

            - Providing  access and free oral healthcare to over 5000 persons in marginalized and the vulnerable groups in the Niger-Delta area of Nigeria.

  • The Innercity Missions For Children ( 2014 - 2018 )

            -A Faith based Non-Governmental Organization that identifies  and organizes  free feeding for over 3500 orphaned and vulnerable Children, Bayelsa Nigeria.

  • Kids swimming supervisor, Ecole St Mary school, Whitecourt , Canada ( 2023 ).
  • Loveworld Incorporated outreach programs, Alberta, Canada ( 2019 - present )

          -Active organisation of outreaches and distribution of inspirational books in Central and Northern alberta, Canada .

  • Brown bagging for Calgary kids ( 2019-2020 )

           -Delivery driver of free lunches to kids in schools in Calgary, alberta , Canada.

           

Leadership

  • Head of Dental team, Bayelsa Specialist Hospital. Yenagoa, Nigeria ( 2010 - 2018 )
  • Acting Head of Facility, Bayelsa Specialist Hospital. Yenagoa, Nigeria ( March-April 2013 )
  • Head Dental Monitoring Team, Bayelsa State, Nigeria ( 2014-2016 )
  • Head Medical Team, National Youth Service Corps, Orientation Camp. Kebbi, Nigeria ( 2008 )
  • Team Lead, Cell Groups , Loveworld Incorporated, Calgary, Canada ( 2019 - date )
  • Deputy Protocol Director, Loveworld Incorporated, Calgary, Canada ( 2020 - date )

Awards and Honours

  • Staff of the year, Dental department, Niger-Delta University Teaching Hospital , Nigeria ( 2009 )
  • National Youth Service Corps Awardee, ( 2009 )
  • Staff of the year, Bayelsa Specialist Hospital , Bayelsa, Nigeria. ( 2013 )
  • Loveworld incorporated charitable Awards, Nigeria ( 2011-2018 )
  • Community service awards for outstanding organisation and charitable donations to indigenous communities across Alberta, Canada ( 2021, 2022 )

Continuing Dental Education

  • Implant Dentistry Update Courses at the Pacific Dental Conference. Vancouver, Canada ( March 2023 )
  • Basic Dental Science Revision/Update courses by the West African College of Surgeons, faculty of dentistry. ( August 2008,2009 )
  • Research Methodology Revision/Update courses by the National Postgraduate Medical College, Faculty of Dentistry. ( Feb 2013 )
  • Concepts and procedures for predictable crown lenthening. The American Dental Association 155th Annual Session , San Antonio, Texas. ( Oct 2014 )

Presentations

  • Quackery in dentistry as a menace in the Niger-delta region of Nigeria (March, 2016)
  • Halitosis, its perception and long lasting effects. ( August, 2017 )

Certifications

  • Dental Sterilization Officer - Calgary College Of Dental Health ( 2023 )
  • Emergency First Aid ( CSA Basic) - Level A CPR and AED ( 2020 ) - St John Ambulance Saint-jean
  • Basic Life support ( 2020 ) - National Healthcare Provider Solutions

       

Professional Dental Membership

  • Nigerian Dental Association
  • Nigerian Medical Association
  • Affiliate Member American Dental Association
  • Medical and Dental Council Of Nigeria
  • Benin University Dental Students Alumni Association

International Dental Conferences

  • American Dental Association, 155th ADA Annual Session, San Antonio, Texas ( Oct 2014 )
  • Pacific Dental Conference, Vancouver, Canada ( March 2023 )

Research Experience

  • Ihongbe T.O. and Enaregha T. Impact of neighborhood disadvantage on the risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome ( Manuscript submitted to the Journal the American Medical Association [ JAMA ] February 2023 )
  • Ejumodu O., Enaregha T., and Biremo D. Can " chewing stick" reduce caries risk and improve oral health ? A review paper. ( Unpublished article, 2007 )

Hobbies

  • Hairstyling /Braiding
  • Photography
  • Hiking
  • Cooking

Timeline

Clinical Dental Observership

DH Family Dental Health
11.2022 - Current

Dental Assistant

Tower Dental Clinic
03.2021 - 10.2022

Community Support Worker

Vantage Enterprises Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2022

Senior Dental Surgeon

Bayelsa Specialist Hospital
03.2010 - 05.2021

National Youth Service Corps Dentist

Government House Clinic,
04.2008 - 03.2009

Dental Intern

University Of Benin Teaching Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( BDS ) -

University of Benin
Timi Enaregha