Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
United States Clinical Experience
Extra-Curricular Activities
Publications
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DR. MUHAMMAD AFFAN SHIRAZ

Karachi,SD

Summary

Passionate recent dental graduate aiming to enhance community oral health, eager to contribute top-notch care as a dedicated U.S. dental practitioner.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

House Officer

Ziauddin Dental Hospital
07.2025 - Current
  • Licensed general dentist, having completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a PMDC-recognized institution. Completing a year-long clinical training program with 3-month rotations in Oral Surgery, Operative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Periodontics , aimed at strengthening diagnostic, procedural, and patient management skills. Performing chairside procedures, treatment planning, and infection control in a hospital-based setting, while developing sound clinical judgment and effective communication under faculty supervision

Welfare Aid/Executive Member

Ziauddin University
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • "Organized and led over 5 community service initiatives, including fundraisers, blood drives, ration and clothing drives, as well as free healthcare and education camps, directly impacting 500-600+ underprivileged individuals."

Muskurahat / Executive Member

Ziauddin University and Dental OPD Karachi
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • "Oversaw financial management and assessed eligibility criteria for free dental care provided to approximately 100–120 patients over a 2-year period, ensuring fair and effective resource allocation."

Director Logistics

Smile with US (NGO)
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Led logistics and operations for 6 oral health awareness and dental screening camps across underserved areas of Karachi, including rehabilitation centers, orphanages, and old age homes.

    Coordinated transportation, dental equipment, supplies, and volunteer teams to ensure seamless execution of each outreach event.

    Facilitated care for approximately 2,000–2,500 patients in total, with 300–400 patients served per camp.

    Contributed to the NGO’s mission of promoting preventive dental care and expanding access to oral health education for marginalized communities.

BDS Student Council / Treasurer (Executive Council)

Ziauddin University Karachi
01.2022 - 01.2024

Student Council – Treasurer → Manager Projects

Tenure: 3 years | 15+ Finance Events | 5 Major Projects | Teams: 4 (Finance), 10–20 (Projects)

  • Progressed from Finance Representative to Treasurer, managing budgets for 15+ academic, entertainment, and service events with a 4-member team.
  • Promoted to Manager Projects, leading 5 large-scale on- and off-campus initiatives, including dental camps and community outreach.
  • Oversaw logistics, volunteer coordination, and execution with teams of 10–20, ensuring efficient, impactful project delivery.

Tutor

Self employed
  • Tutored 11 dental students in Physiology, Oral Biology, Anatomy, and Pharmacology, using personalized lesson plans and adaptive teaching strategies.
  • Provided free academic guidance to peers, simplifying complex concepts and supporting exam preparation.
  • Managed scheduling and tailored sessions based on individual learning styles and feedback.

Education

BDS -

Ziauddin University
Karachi, SD
01.2025

Edwardes College Peshawar
01.2019

St Francis High School
Peshawar, KP
01.2017

Skills

  • Electronic Health Record (EHR/EMR) proficiency
  • Dental radiograph interpretation
  • Dental terminology and procedures
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Knowledge of dental insurance coding (CDT codes)
  • Clinical documentation and note-taking
  • Typing speed and accuracy
  • Writing
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Data entry

Certification

  • INBDE – Integrated National Board Dental Examination

Passed: May 2025 Administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE), USA Comprehensive exam covering biomedical sciences, clinical dental sciences, and patient-centered care based on U.S. standards.

United States Clinical Experience

Dental Observership Under Dr. Joshua Mijares
Parkhill Dental, San Antonio, TX
June 2025 

  • Observed a variety of procedures including crown and bridge work, CAD/CAM design and milling, restorative treatments, consultations, and orthodontic/Invisalign cases.
  • Demonstrated a proactive learning approach by taking notes, asking clinical questions, and engaging in treatment planning discussions.

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • FDI World Dental Congress Istanbul (September 2024)

Presented an E-poster titled “The Impact of Social Media on Academic Learning Among Undergraduates,” based on a research study conducted collaboratively with colleagues.

  • United Nations Development Programme: Tomorrow's Trailblazers: Youth Skills for a Changing World

Volunteer 

Publications

  • The Impact of Social Media on Academic Learning Among Undergraduates | In the Publication Phase | Sep 2024
  • Patient Service Quality in Private Dental OPDs of Karachi | In the Publication Phase

Timeline

House Officer

Ziauddin Dental Hospital
07.2025 - Current

Welfare Aid/Executive Member

Ziauddin University
01.2024 - 12.2024

Director Logistics

Smile with US (NGO)
01.2023 - 12.2024

Muskurahat / Executive Member

Ziauddin University and Dental OPD Karachi
01.2022 - 12.2024

BDS Student Council / Treasurer (Executive Council)

Ziauddin University Karachi
01.2022 - 01.2024

Tutor

Self employed

BDS -

Ziauddin University

Edwardes College Peshawar

St Francis High School
DR. MUHAMMAD AFFAN SHIRAZ