Resume

Educational Background

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

    Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

    2013 – 2015

  • Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Orthodontics

    All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS)

    1991 – 1994

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

    Government Dental College, Rohtak (Haryana, India)

    1984 – 1989

Work Experience

  • Working as an Associate Dentist at a private dental office

    Surrey, BC

    February 2016 – Present

  • Professor & Head of the Department (Orthodontics)

    Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital

    December 2006 – June 2010

  • Orthodontist

    Patiala Orthodontic & Dental Clinic

    February 1997 – June 2010

Clinical Skills

  • Orthodontics:
    • Exceptional experience and skill for 15 years
    • Straight wire, Begg’s technique, Functional appliances
  • Comprehensive Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  • Restorative Procedures (Composites, Amalgams, Inlays & Onlays)
  • Complete Dentures and Removable Cast Partial Dentures
  • Crowns & Bridges
  • Hygiene checks, Prophylaxis, Scaling & Root Planning
  • Root Canal Treatment of Anteriors and Premolars
  • Extractions

Professional Licensure

Registered as a General Dentist with the College of Dental Surgeons of BC

Professional Memberships

  • Canadian Dental Association
  • British Columbia Dental Association
  • American Student Dental Association (ASDA) [2013 – 2015]
  • Life Membership of Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS)
  • Life Membership of Indian Begg’s Society (Orthodontics)
  • Life Membership of Indian Dental Association (IDA)

Conferences and Professional Meetings

  • Pacific Dental Conference, Vancouver, BC [2016]
  • Yankee Dental Conference, Boston, MA [2014, 2015]
  • Numerous national level and state level Dental and Orthodontic Conferences in India

Publications

  • “Correction of Class II Div. 2 Malocclusion in a Young Adult Female” in the journal of Dental Research and Therapies [October 2009]
  • “Management of Class II Div. 2 by a General Dentist” in the journal of Dental Research and Therapies [November 2009]
  • “Versatility of the Modern Begg’s Appliance in Intrusion and Bodily Retraction of Maxillary Anteriors” in the journal of Dental Research and Therapies [December 2009]

Community Service

  • Active association with Colgate India and the Indian Dental Association
  • Organized and attended various dental health camps in India

Communication

Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi