Hi, I’m
Faizan Murtaza
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Aspiring dental professional with clinical experience providing patient care in diverse settings. Demonstrates talent for communicating beneficially with patients and providing education on oral hygiene and preventative maintenance. Seeking to work collaboratively with dental teams while maintaining commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.
-Participant of the Summer 2017 National Student Leadership Conference(Medical Group) at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA
-Volunteered at the Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY, USA in 2017
-Shadowed Dr. Rachid Najim at Mediclinic Motor City, Dubai
-Shadowed at Leila Hariri Dental & Medical Aesthetics, Jumeirah, Dubai
-Shadowed Dr. Khurram Asgher at The Smile Collective, Barsha Heights, Dubai
-Shadowed Dr. Shiza Khan at the Department of Veteran's Affairs, Milo C. Huempfner VA Health Care Center, Green Bay, WI, USA
-Participant of Rootscon 2023 by Terauchi Endo Institute at the Museum of the Future, Dubai, UAE
-Shadowed under Dr. Don Varghese and Dr. Amira Mahmoud at Saudi German Hospital Dubai
-Participant of the Dubai Red Crescent Back-to-School Initiative at Zayed Education Complex Al Barsha South
-Participant of the World Heart Day Awareness Campaign's Oral and Dental Health Booth at Dubai Men's College
-Participant of the Endodontics Course 4 - Management of Complexity (Missed, Calcified, and Curved Canals Instrumentation) at AEEDC Dubai 2025 by Prof. Dr. Talal Al Nahlawi
-Lead Student on Published Final University Research: "Assessment of Hyoid Bone Position and Soft Palate Morphology in Different Skeletal Patterns Using Lateral Cephalograms: A Cross-Sectional Study"
-Group Leader for Presented Tentative Research on Mohammed bin Rashid University Research Day | May 28th, 2025: "A Comprehensive Review for General Practitioners: Guidelines for Dental Examination and Diagnosis"
Overview
6
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mohammed bin Rashid UniversityDubai, UAE
Dental Intern
08.2024 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Kept abreast with latest dental research; implemented findings in daily practice for improved outcomes.
- Worked closely with orthodontists whilst carrying out complex procedures such as braces installation.
- Performed surgeries to remove impacted wisdom teeth and abnormal oral growths to prepare mouth for dental implant procedures.
- Assisted many first-stage implant procedures and performed the second and third-stage prosthetic steps.
- Performed curettage and gingivectomies supervised by specialist periodontists.
- Assisted a plethora of emergency trauma cases in the OMFS Operating Theatre at Rashid Hospital, Dubai.
- Performed extractions and restorations to pediatric patients both chair-side and under general anesthesia.
- Worked as a General Practitioner at Dubai Dental Hospital.
Ras al Khaimah College of Dental SciencesRas al Khaimah, UAE
Student Dentist
09.2019 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Ordered x-rays and models to support diagnostic measures.
- Flossed, removed plaque and applied fluoride to support oral hygiene.
- Executed root canals and extractions and filled cavities.
- Practiced preventative procedures to avoid future dental problems.
- Designed crowns, bridges and dentures to address dental problems.
- Applied sealants and whiteners to strengthen and complement teeth.
- Prescribed antibiotics and pain medications to address dental issues.
- Administered sedatives or anesthesia prior to performing dental treatments.
- Collaborated with staff members to provide quality care standards to patients.
Education
Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental SciencesRas al Khaimah
Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dentistry
09.2019 - 06.2024
American School of DubaiDubai
Diploma
01.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Patient Relationships
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- Tooth Removal
- Root Planing
- Crown Placement
- Root Canal Treatment
- General Restorative Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry Basics
- Orthodontic Procedures
- Oral Health Promotion
- Adaptability to New Technology
Languages
English
Native
Urdu
Upper intermediate
Hobbies
-Novel Writing
-Manager of University Basketball Team
-Video Editing
Affiliations
-Volunteered with Feed the Hungry | Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX
-Volunteered with Promulgate | Houston, TX
-Volunteered with Wilderness Medical Associates International | Thailand
Timeline
Dental Intern
Mohammed bin Rashid University
08.2024 - 08.2025
Student Dentist
Ras al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences
09.2019 - 06.2024
Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Sciences
Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dentistry
09.2019 - 06.2024
American School of Dubai
Diploma
01.2016 - 05.2018