Mina Al-Khafaji

• Providing on-call clinical support within an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery unit in a secondary care setting.
• Managing acute dental and maxillofacial presentations, including infections, trauma, and emergency cases.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams in the assessment and initial management of urgent OMFS patients.
• Maintaining clinical competencies in line with UK healthcare standards and hospital protocols.

• Completed structured postgraduate hospital training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery within the NHS.
• Gained supervised experience in surgical extractions (LA/GA), including impacted teeth and complex cases.
• Managed acute dentoalveolar infections, facial swellings, and emergency presentations in a secondary care setting.
• Participated in GA theatre lists, including dentoalveolar surgery and head & neck oncology pathways.
• Developed competencies in oral surgery (biopsies, expose & bond) and oral medicine clinics.

• Full-time clinical practice as a General Dentist in a primary care setting.
• Independently diagnosed, treatment planned, and managed a wide range of dental conditions, including restorative, preventive, and emergency care.
• Delivered patient-centred care in accordance with UK clinical governance and healthcare standards.
• Managed routine and urgent cases, ensuring continuity of care within a recognised healthcare facility.

Vocational Training Equivalence (VTE), United Kingdom

• Delivered comprehensive general dental care in a mixed NHS/private setting under clinical supervision (equivalent to UK Foundation Training).
• Diagnosed and managed a range of dental conditions, including restorative, preventive, and emergency care.
• Managed high patient volumes and effectively communicated treatment plans, including private care options.
• Provided urgent care for acute pain, infections, and emergency presentation