Malikamethenni
Dentist
Profile summary
Motivated and adaptable dental graduate with clinical, academic, and customer service experience. Skilled in patient care, communication, and administrative support, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Currently based in the UAE and eager to contribute to healthcare or customer-focused environments. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, with proven ability to thrive in multicultural teams and fast-paced settings.
Career highlights
Leadership Role – Vice President, Tunisian Association of Dental Students (TADS): Served as Vice President and Head of the Scientific Training Committee, leading the organization of national dental congresses, scientific workshops, and training events. Developed strong leadership, teamwork, and event management skills while supporting the professional growth of dental students across Tunisia.
Scientific Presentations: Delivered an oral presentation on CBCT root anatomy research (with Prof. Najet Aguir) and co-authored a poster on 3D surgical guides (with Dr. Layouni) at the Tunisian Association of Oral Medicine CBCT Scientific Day.
Doctoral Research Thesis: “Root Anatomy, Canal Morphology, and Bilateral Symmetry of Permanent Maxillary Premolars: A CBCT Study in a Tunisian Subpopulation” – Successfully defended in May 2025, awarded High Honors with Jury Congratulations and nominated for the Best Thesis Award.
Key skills
Professional experience
-Supported patients and clients with inquiries, appointments, and service-related requests in a professional manner. -Managed scheduling, documentation, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow. -Coordinated with external partners and service providers to facilitate approvals and bookings. -Strengthened communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a multicultural environment. -Contributed to enhancing patient and client satisfaction by providing attentive and reliable support.
-Provided comprehensive dental care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative procedures. -Performed conservative dentistry, endodontic treatments, extractions, and preventive care. -Educated patients on oral hygiene and treatment options to ensure long-term oral health. -Collaborated with dental assistants and lab technicians to deliver high-quality patient care. -Maintained accurate patient records and followed strict infection-control protocols.
-Completed full-time clinical rotations across multiple hospital departments, including Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Prosthodontics, and ENT. -Delivered patient care under supervision, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and restorative procedures. -Assisted in minor oral surgeries, endodontic treatments, and conservative dentistry. -Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and gained hands-on experience in patient management and clinical documentation.
Education
Completed a six-year full-time program in Dental Medicine at the Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir, Tunisia. The curriculum included two years of preclinical training in basic medical sciences, three years of advanced clinical education with patient care across all dental specialties, and a compulsory twelve-month full-time hospital internship. Following this, I conducted a research project and successfully defended my doctoral thesis on CBCT analysis of root anatomy and canal morphology (May 2025). Awarded the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) with High Honors, Jury Congratulations, and nomination for the Best Thesis Award.