AFIA SAMAR
About Candidate
Location
Education
Hands-On Courses – Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM)
Participated in interactive hands-on workshops focusing on endodontics, implant planning, and restorative dentistry. Gained practical experience in advanced root canal techniques, surgical and prosthetic implant workflows, digital treatment planning, and use of cutting-edge dental technologies. Enhanced clinical skills, procedural accuracy, and decision-making in complex dental cases under expert guidance.
Work & Experience
Specialized in aesthetic dentistry, leading smile design and cosmetic treatments while overseeing all clinical operations. Supervised and trained the dental team, managed complex cases, and implemented advanced procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and overall satisfaction.
Gained hands-on experience with robotic dentistry and digital dental simulations, learning innovative techniques and modern technologies to enhance precision and patient care.
Participated in a 15-day dental exchange program in Malaysia, observing advanced dental procedures, learning diverse clinical techniques, and enhancing both professional and cross-cultural communication skills.
Skills
General Dentistry: restorative procedures, fillings, crowns, bridges
Oral Surgery: extractions, minor surgical procedures
Endodontics: root canal treatment
Use of dental lasers and photobiostimulation techniques
CAD/CAM dentistry
Team Collaboration & Coordination
Attention to Detail & Precision
Time Management & Multitasking
Awards
Presented a scientific overview at the Indian Dental Association on the effects of photobiostimulation on oral and periodontal tissues. The session covered the biological mechanism of photobiostimulation, its role in enhancing cellular metabolism, accelerating wound healing, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration. Emphasis was placed on current evidence, clinical applications in dentistry, and its potential to improve patient outcomes in soft and hard tissue management.
International Dental Students’ Conference – Presented a paper on TMJ disorders and treatment, highlighting diagnosis, management strategies, and clinical case studies to improve patient outcomes.
