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Education
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Wafa Hamid, DDS

Nashville

Summary

Experienced dentist with a proven track record in managing routine and emergency dental appointments for diverse patient demographics. Skilled in providing compassionate care to individuals with dental anxiety and stress. Proficient in identifying early stages of oral cancer and performing a wide range of dental procedures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry

Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry
Nashville
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised and mentored 3rd- and 4th-year dental students in clinical settings, ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical proficiency.
  • Provided hands-on instruction and real-time feedback across a range of diagnostic, restorative and prosthodontic procedures.
  • Led case-based discussions and chairside teaching to reinforce critical thinking, diagnosis, and treatment planning skills.
  • Collaborated with faculty leadership to implement clinical protocols and optimize student learning outcomes.

Primary General Dentist

Tennessee Family Dental, Nashville TN Dentist
La Vergne
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive dental treatments for pediatric, special needs, and anxious patients.
  • Repaired fractured teeth using protective restorations like inlays, onlays, and veneers.
  • Restored damaged teeth with fillings, crowns, bridges, implant crowns, and dentures.
  • Performed surgical extractions of impacted or diseased teeth efficiently.
  • Participated in continuing education to remain informed about dentistry advancements.
  • Trained dental staff on hygiene, care techniques, and emergency procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting, training, and managing dental team members.

General Dentist

Hillcrest Dental
Clarksville
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Delivered various fixed restorations, such as CAD/CAM crowns, survey crowns, implant crowns and fixed partial dentures and anterior esthetic cases
  • Delivered multiple complete and partial dentures, including implant-supported dentures
  • Completed multiple restorative procedures including fillings, post-placement and core build-up
  • Completed multiple surgical procedures, such as gingivectomy, crown lengthening and tori removal
  • Successfully completed several endodontic procedures including anterior and pre-molar teeth

General Dentist

Castle Dental & Orthodontics
Goodlettsville
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Delivered various fixed restorations, such as CAD/CAM crowns, survey crowns, implant crowns and fixed partial dentures and anterior esthetic cases
  • Delivered multiple complete and partial dentures, including implant-supported dentures
  • Completed multiple restorative procedures including fillings, post-placement and core build-up
  • Completed multiple surgical procedures, such as gingivectomy, crown lengthening and tori removal
  • Successfully completed several endodontic procedures including anterior and pre-molar teeth

Lead Oral Surgery Assistant

Northern Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Burke
05.2016 - 03.2019
  • Assisted with tooth extraction cases, implant cases, sinus lifts, tori removal and socket preservation
  • Participated in office seminars which included topics such as sterilization of materials and equipment, operating X-rays and 3-D scanning equipment
  • Participated in scheduling, charting and updating patients medical and dental records
  • Prepared patients for surgery and monitored vital signs
  • Assisted surgeons with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation and I.V sedation
  • Followed established safety protocols for handling hazardous chemicals or waste material.
  • Performed pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Britto's Children's Dentistry
Chantilly
05.2013 - 05.2016
  • Assisted with tooth extraction cases, cleanings, sealants, restorations and pulpotomies
  • Obtained diagnostic radiographs, dental impressions, pouring and trimming stone casts and mounting of stone casts
  • Prepared operatories prior to patient arrival and cleaned operatories post-procedure
  • Assisted dentists with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation and I.V sedation
  • Obtained and recorded vital signs of patients, assisted with patient charting and EMR

Education

Doctorate of Dental Surgery -

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, United States
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Emergency procedures
  • Surgical procedures
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Nitrous oxide sedation
  • Diagnostic imaging

Accomplishments

  • Endodontic Excellence: Performed 150+ endodontic procedures with a 95% success rate within one year.
  • Patient Satisfaction Boost: Increased patient satisfaction scores by 30% through improved personalized care.
  • Restorative Procedure Mastery: Completed over 300 restorative dental procedures with a high patient approval rate.

Languages

English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Training

  • Art of Resin Cosmetic Dental 16CE HR Course: Dr. Rhodri Thomas, Cosmodent, NYC 2024
  • American Association of Women's Dentists: Which institution provided the course?
  • Academy of General Dentists

Timeline

Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry

Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry
03.2025 - Current

Primary General Dentist

Tennessee Family Dental, Nashville TN Dentist
01.2024 - Current

General Dentist

Hillcrest Dental
09.2023 - 04.2024

General Dentist

Castle Dental & Orthodontics
08.2022 - 08.2023

Lead Oral Surgery Assistant

Northern Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
05.2016 - 03.2019

Pediatric Dental Assistant

Britto's Children's Dentistry
05.2013 - 05.2016

Doctorate of Dental Surgery -

Meharry Medical College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

George Mason University

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