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

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 m a i n l y 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

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) Student Member of California Dental Association(CDA)

Student member of American Dental Association(ADA)

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