Yaman Da'as

Public Relations Coordinator, University of Southern California, OMFS Department: Los Angeles, California. Feb 2026 - Current.

• Coordinated campaigns and workshops for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department.
• Managed social media accounts, boosting departmental visibility.
• Organized events and presentations for students at the school to provide an insight on the different aspect of the specialty.

USC OMFS Selective, USC Los Angeles General Medical Centre: Los Angeles, CA. Oct 2025 - Current.

• Observing in the Operating Room.
• Attending weekly Grand Rounds.
• Observing outpatient clinic cases including extractions, coronectomies, abscess removal and more.
• Taking night call with residents.

1. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre, Parkland Memorial Hospital. (Planned). April 21 - 25, 2026

2. Rutgers University – University Hospital. (Planned), April 27 - May 1, 2026

Research Assistant, USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. May 2025 - Current.

Consistency Analysis of AI-Generated Sketches from US-Produced TMJ Images using Ultrasound

• Evaluated the use of AI-generated anatomical sketches to assess TMJ ultrasound image consistency.
• Obtained Images from healthy participants with no temporomandibular disorders using a portable ultrasound unit.
• Collaborated with residents to assess usability with AI-generated images and conducted literature reviews to support the research at the dental school.

Research Assistant, GERAS Centre for Aging Research. Dec 2021 - Nov 2023.

• Developed first Canadian model for addressing frailty in sarcopenia
• Conducted literature reviews, collected raw data, and assisted in data entry
• Participated in recruitment process for study participants
• Monthly check up calls to participants

The Neighborhood Van Mobile Clinic of USC. April 2024-present.

• Delivering healthcare services to underserved communities through mobile outreach initiatives.
• Assisted with patient intake, supported basic medical assessments, and collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide routine check-ups, screenings, prophy, sealants and fluoride.

Dar Foundation. 2020-present.

• Supported community programs and assisted in organizing religious, cultural, and community outreach events.
• Distributed food, supplies, or resources to underserved attendees and families.

Canadian Blood Services. Dec 2019 - Nov 2021.

• Greet donors and accompany them throughout their donation process
• Spread awareness for blood donation
• Promote donation events and recruit new donors in local communities as the overall responsibility

Ostrow Sports Dentistry Club. March 2026- Current.

• Participated in educational sessions focused on the prevention and management of sports-related orofacial injuries
• Gained exposure to custom mouthguards fabrication and athlete-specific dental care
• Collaborated with peers to discuss case scenarios involving dental trauma and emergency management

Implant Study Club. April 2025- Current.

• Participated in hands-on learning and discussions focused on contemporary techniques in dental implantology.
• Collaborated with peers and faculty to expand knowledge of implant procedures, patient management, and clinical problem-solving.