Sarvenaz Bourbour

Summer practice at university clinic

• Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
• Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
• Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
• Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
• Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
• Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
• Removed wisdom teeth and performed root canals.
• Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
• Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
• Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
• Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
• Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
• Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
• Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.
• Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
• Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
• Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
• Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
• Checked growth, development and maxillary changes for verification of typical developmental milestones for age group.