Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Research And Publications
Continuing Education
Professional Memberships
Community Service
Presentations
Timeline
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Dr. Vibha Sharma

Calgary,,Canada

Summary

Internationally trained dentist with clinical experience in Canada and the U.S., proficient in advanced technologies like CAD/CAM and CBCT. Dedicated to delivering equitable care for diverse, resource-limited populations while advancing skills through U.S. dental training.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder| Consultant

Toothtactics Consulting
Calgary, Canada
09.2024 - Current
  • Educated and mentored dental associates and administrative staff, enhancing clinical proficiency, operational efficiency, and team confidence.
  • Trained dentists and team members, fostering growth, boosting self-esteem, and contributing to measurable practice expansion in patient volume and revenue.

RDA/ Treatment Coordinator

Dental Artisans
Calgary, Canada
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed impressions (alginate and digital) and provided chair-side assistance for diagnostic, restorative, implant, orthodontic, and rehabilitative procedures.
  • Utilized advanced dental technologies, including CBCT imaging, CEREC, microscopic evaluation, and in-house 3D printing for crown fabrication.

RDA / Hygiene Coordinator

Absolute Dentistry
Okotoks, Canada
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in restorative, surgical, CAD/ CAM orthodontic, and endodontic rotary and hand instrumentation procedures.
  • Coordinated treatment planning, scheduling, and post-op follow-up.
  • Cerec 3D & laser-assisted crown and bridge restorations.

RDA /Treatment Coordinator

Macleod Trail Dental
Calgary, Canada
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported dentists in emergencies and sedation cases.
  • Gained experience with Cerec 3D & laser-assisted crown and bridge restorations.

Observership

Kidz Dental Care
Surrey, Canada
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed pediatric patients, behaviour guidance, preventive & restorative care.
  • Created Posters and videos for brushing techniques, flossing and nutritional diet.

Observership

Smile Profile Family Dental
Katy, USA
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Exposure to implants, bone grafting, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
  • Observed CBCT & 3D scan interpretation.

West Coast Endodontics & Sedation Centre
Delta, Canada
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Observed advanced endodontic procedures & Oral & IV sedation techniques.
  • Assisted with patient prep, digital radiography, and post-op care.

Business Associate

Skyview Ranch Dental Clinic
Calgary, Canada
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Supported administrative operations, scheduling, and compliance.
  • Mentored staff in optimizing workflows for better efficiency.

Associate Dentist

Duggal Dental Clinic & Sharma Dental Care
Punjab, India
10.2015 - 11.2016
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care, including restorative, surgical, and emergency dentistry.
  • Contributed to outreach programs for underserved communities.

Education

Continuing Education - CAD/CAM, Itero Scanning, AI in Diagnosis, Dental Erosion Management

01.2024

Dental Business Assistant -

Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB, Canada
01.2018

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Guru Nanak Dev Dental College
Punjab, India
01.2014

Skills

  • Endodontics: Rotary and hand instrumentation, Laser Assisted RCT
  • Surgical Dentistry: Simple and surgical extractions; exposure to implant and bone graft procedures
  • Digital Dentistry: CAD/CAM, CBCT interpretation, intraoral scanning, 3D printing
  • Sedation Dentistry: Experienced in consulting and managing patients with high anxiety using various sedation techniques, including oral, IV, and nitrous oxide
  • Emergency Handling: Trained in managing dental and medical emergencies, maintaining CPR certification, and ensuring the availability of emergency drugs and oxygen

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid, National CPR Foundation, USA, 01/01/24
  • Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, USA, 01/01/24
  • Certification on Completion of Patient Relations & Sexual Abuse, College of Alberta Dental Assistants, Alberta, Canada, 01/01/24
  • Infection Control, Code of Ethics, Patient Relations, College of Alberta Dental Assistants, 01/01/24
  • Radiography, Rubber Dam, Sealants, Impressions, Application of Anti-Cariogenic Agents, Applications for Wedges and Matrices, College of Alberta Dental Assistants, Alberta, Canada, 01/01/23
  • Registered Dentist, Punjab, India, 01/01/15 - Present
  • Registered Dental Assistant, Alberta, Canada, 01/01/23 - Present

Research And Publications

Prevalence of Orofacial Pain in HIV Patients, Scopus Dental Journal, 01/01/22

Continuing Education

  • From Oral Lesions to Orofacial Pain: A Review of Commonly Encountered Disorders, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
  • Everything You Need to Know About Dental Caries – An Update, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
  • Anti-Infectives, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
  • Top 20 Prescribed Drugs: Adverse Reactions, Drug Interactions, and Dental Treatment, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
  • Pain Management: Troubleshooting for Local Anesthesia and Analgesia, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry

Professional Memberships

  • Canadian Association of Public Health
  • Punjabi Dental Society, USA
  • Canadian Dental Assistant Association, Canada
  • Alberta Dental Assistant Association, Canada
  • Edmonton Oral Surgery Study Group, Canada
  • Indian Dental Association, India
  • Punjab Dental Association, India

Community Service

  • Volunteer, during COVID-19, Nirmala Clinic, Punjab
  • Volunteer, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB
  • Peer Tutor, Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB
  • Volunteer Dentist, World Cancer Care, Punjab

Presentations

  • Establishing Safety and Health guidelines, Dental Artisans, Calgary
  • How to create a healthy work environment, Absolute Dentistry, Calgary
  • How to Engage & Inspire your Dental Team, Absolute Dentistry, Calgary
  • Improving Dental Patient Experience, Absolute Dentistry, Calgary
  • Preventing Cancellations, Absolute Dentistry, Calgary
  • Multiple academic presentations, Bow Valley College and Guru Nanak Dev Dental College, Canada/ India

Timeline

Founder| Consultant

Toothtactics Consulting
09.2024 - Current

RDA/ Treatment Coordinator

Dental Artisans
09.2024 - Current

RDA / Hygiene Coordinator

Absolute Dentistry
07.2023 - 07.2024

RDA /Treatment Coordinator

Macleod Trail Dental
09.2022 - 06.2023

Observership

Smile Profile Family Dental
03.2022 - 06.2022

West Coast Endodontics & Sedation Centre
12.2021 - 03.2022

Observership

Kidz Dental Care
09.2021 - 09.2022

Business Associate

Skyview Ranch Dental Clinic
08.2018 - 08.2021

Associate Dentist

Duggal Dental Clinic & Sharma Dental Care
10.2015 - 11.2016

Continuing Education - CAD/CAM, Itero Scanning, AI in Diagnosis, Dental Erosion Management

Dental Business Assistant -

Bow Valley College

Bachelor of Dental Surgery -

Guru Nanak Dev Dental College
Dr. Vibha Sharma