Sandra Rebecca Mathews

Highly motivated and recent Internationally trained dental graduate seeking acceptance into GSDM’s Preceptorship in Predoctoral General Dentistry, where I am aiming to gain valuable insight into the structure of dental practice in the United States and to become acquainted with its operational norms and working ways.

Where I can fully engage and learn from the dental professionals who work and teach in the United States from whom I can obtain knowledge and skills and help me learn more about the dental profession in the United States.

seeking an opportunity to begin a rewarding career in general practice. Possess a strong foundation in dental knowledge and clinical skills gained through a successful internship year in the Indian healthcare system. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport with patients, family and healthcare teams. Committed to staying updated with the latest dental advancements and evidence based practices to deliver the highest standard of dental care. seeking a challenging opportunity to apply the knowledge and skill I gain, and the passion for oral health care I posses in delivering the best dental service to patients.

Provider of Mobile Dental Clinic- Manipal College of Dental Science, Mangalore, India.

March 2023

• Participated in outreach dental screening and treatment camp and provided free dental care for underprivileged children at the mobile dental clinic.

Provider for Community Dental Clinic- PHC (public health center) in Moodbidri,                                     March 2023- May 2023

koila, Suratkal in Mangalore, India

Abhaya ashraya, asaigoli, India for the treatment of geriatric

population and its residents.

• Worked at community dental clinic for a period of 3 months provided dental exams and performed oral prophylaxis, diagnosis, extractions and denture repairs.

• Participated in DISHA 2019 “Direction In Society for Human Awareness” events for the year 2018-2019
• Participated in a cleaning beach drive, Panamburu beach, Mangalore, India.
• Participated for various activities held on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 31st may 2023- performed street plays in bus stands and public places for smoking cessation awareness in Mangalore, India.
• Volunteered in ‘Project Safety First’ conducted by Rotaract Club of Medicrew on 26/9/23-Gave school students in primary classes awareness about first aid and safety measures.
• Volunteered in “Conversation with Elders” conducted by the Rotaract Club of Medicrew 1st April 2023-when to old age homes spoke to them and celebrated few of their birthdays
• Volunteered in “Project Angrezi” conducted by the Rotaract Club of Medicrew from 3rd March to 9th June 2023- taught English to underprivileged school kids of rural areas online.

• Patent titled “Mouth Mirror Device for Use During Dental Procedures” has been filled on 7th March 2024 as a complete application.

Application number 202441016523.

Research study- In both the below papers I am the principal investigator and they have not yet been published.

• “Incidental findings of dental anomalies in pre-treatment panoramic radiographs and their prevalence in a tertiary health care centre: a retrospective study”
• “Comparative evaluation of remineralization efficacy of Nanosilver Fluoride and xylitol-coated calcium phosphate fluoride varnishes using Atomic Force Microscopy and DIAGNOdent® -An in vitro study”

Poster presentation-

• World Association for Photobiomodulation Therapy Congress 2023 held between September 14-16, 2023

Title-“Shining a Light on Dental Health: Exploring The Potential of Lower Level Laser Therapy in Dentistry”

General Dentist, Karnataka state, India, 04/12/2024

• Awarded 3rd place for western vocal solo event held at Annual Inter Class Cultural Competition 2019-2020
• Awarded as one of the finalists in hackathon Ignite 1.0 a conference on ideation innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare, Held on 21st January 2023
• Awarded second place in western group music competition held by Indian Dental Association at the Xtract dental fest 2019, Yenepoya university campus, deralakatte, Mangalore.
• Was a member of the Synecheia Press Club for Annual Interclass Cultural Competition Held in 2019 – 2020
• Awarded Second place in cultural and variety programme for Annual Interclass Cultural Competition held in 2021- 2022

• Participated in the continuing professional development programme on ‘Eergency Trauma Care: Evaluation and Management” conducted by Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MCODS, Mangalore 11/2/2023
• Attended student conference of research and education. Pre-conference workshop/capsule workshop of Score 2.0 titled Headstart to Research 1stand 2nd March 2019
• Actively participated in Ignite 1.0 a conference on ideation innovation and entrepreneurship in healthcare, organised by MAHESRF, MCODS MANGALORE, AND INNOVATION CENTRE, MAHE.

• Proficient in English -TOEFL score 103/120
• South Asian languages- Hindi, Malayalam