1. YAGNIK PATEL
Contact: 609-202-8123 Email: yagnikpa@usc.edu
EDUCATION
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Southern California
Los Angeles CA April 2014-May 2016
 Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
 Major: Dentistry
 Graduation Date: May 2016
College of Health Profession and Social Work, Temple University
Philadelphia PA August 2011-April 2014
 Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH)
 Major: Epidemiology and Biostatistics
 Graduation Date: May 2014
Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Davangere Karnataka India October 2005-September 2010
 Degree: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
 Major: Dentistry
 Graduated: September 2010
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Research Assistant August 2013-May 2014
 Secondary data analysis of dental treatment needs/ rendered /services and dental
anxiety/phobia to dentists
 Explore differences by key socio demographic factors (i.e. Age, Gender, Race
Education, and Socioeconomic status) in dental treatment patterns. To compare the
relationship between patients’ anxiety scores for emergency and regular dental
treatment
 Interpreting the results for publication
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Kids Smiles
Philadelphia PA
Volunteer June 2013-January 2014
 Clinical observation of the various operative and preventive procedures
 Learning behavior management skills of mentally/physically handicapped child
carried out under conscious sedation/GA set up
Radiant Smile@Floral
Vale, Morrisville PA
Shadowing May 2013- December 2013
 Shadowing contemporary endodontic and implant dentistry at the clinic
 Practicing on dental models to develop dexterity
 Participating in Case discussions to expand clinical knowledge

2. Locust Medical Center,
Philadelphia PA
Shadowing March 2012-Jan 2013
 Actively shadowed dental procedures being carried out at the center
 Improved patient management skills and learn to communicate more efficiently as a team
Saumya Dental Clinic, Anand India
Employed
Assistant Dentist September 2010- August 2011
 Independent practice of various procedures in dentistry main ly root canal
treatment, extraction , fabrication of complete and partial dentures, crown and bridge
Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad India
Employed
Internee October 2009- September 2010
 Experienced different dental procedures l i k e restoration, root canal treatment,
extraction, fabrication of complete and partial dentures, crown and bridge during the
obligatory rotating internship
 Assisted in minor and major surgeries carried out at the hospital trauma center
 Participated at various dental screening camps organized by the hospital to
serve the disadvantaged population
PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Kids Smiles
Philadelphia PA
Volunteer June 2013-December 2013
 Interact with the children to educate them about preventive dental care
 Participating in the community outreach program to increase the awareness about
oral hygiene among under-served children
Give Kids a Smile Program (Public Citizen for Children and Youth) Philadelphia PA
Volunteer June 2012
 Schedules appointment for children below 20 years for frees dental check-up
including preventive treatments through telephone
 Organized by the American Dental Association (ADA)
Sabarmati Central Jail, Ahmedabad India
Volunteer
Dentist February 2010
 Involved in free dental checkup and treatment to the prisoners organized by Government
Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad. Also educated them about oral health care
Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad India
Volunteer October 2009- September 2010
 Engaged in providing dental health awareness and motivating people to quit tobacco
 Free dental checkup and treatment to disabled and mentally challenged patients

3. Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences Bangalore
Volunteer June 2008-May 2009
 Actively managed and participated in dental health camps in nearby rural areas of
Davangere city
POSTER PRESENTATION
 Poster accepted at AGD 2015 San Francisco June 2015
“Antimicrobial Efficacy of Azadirachta indica as a root canal irrigant: A systemic
study”
 Poster Accepted at Virtual World Congress of Dental Students 2015 May 2015
“Antimicrobial Efficacy of Azadirachta indica as a root canal irrigant: A systemic
study”
 American Association of Endodontics, Seattle May 2015
“Dissolution of Endodontic Files via a Novel Electrochemical Process: A Systematic
Review”
 Temple University, Philadelphia PA May 2013
“Clinical Trial in the reduction of Risk Factors associated with AIDS: IV DRUG USE”
 Temple University, Philadelphia PA December 2012
“Modifying Independent variables of Periodontitis-A Combination Theory”
 Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad INDIA January 2010
“Periodontal Flap Surgeries”
 Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere INDIA November 2008
“Pulpal and Periapical Pathologies”
 Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere INDIA March 2008
“Relining and Rebasing Techniques in Complete Denture Prosthesis”
CONTINIUNG EDUCATION COURSES
 Mastering Molar Endodontics, University of Southern California March 2015
Continuing Education Department at USC
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Student Member of Academy of General Dentistry(AGD)
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Student Member of California Dental Association(CDA)
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Student member of American Dental Association(ADA)
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Student Member of American Association of Endodontics(AAE)
 Student Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry(AACD)
EXTRACURRICULAR AND SCHOLARLY EXPERIENCE
 Author for Student Research Group
Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC September October 2014-Present
 Supplemental Endodontics Experience,Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yaara Berdan August 2014-Present
 International Student Representative for USC CDA September 2014-Present