Dr. Shabnam Shankaei is an outstanding, proficient dentist with valuable experience in academia and clinical dentistry that Confidentist has the honor of her collaboration for a long time. She is proficient in providing strong support and guidance for the new International dentists in Confidentist.

Obtained a score of 94 in the AFK Examination in February 2017 on the first attempt, she was accepted to 3 Canadian universities (First list for all 3 schools). The Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (with honors) conferred on her in June 2020 from the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (Honours)
  University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Toronto, ON
  June 2020
• International Dental Advance Placement Program (IDAPP)
  University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Toronto, ON
  Jan 2018 – June 2018
• Doctor of Dental Surgery
  Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  Nov 2015
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
  University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  Double Major in Human Biology and Zoology
  June 2008

Instructor at Confidentist Group Corp., Toronto, ON
2018 – 2020

• Delivered lectures to foreign trained dentists preparing for the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK) exam
• Topics covered include endodontics, radiology, restorative dentistry, and dental materials

Associate Dentist at Dr. Noroozi Dental Office, Tehran, Iran
2016 – 2017

• Examined and diagnosed oral diseases and provided quality patient treatments
• Most treatments included Endodontics, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry

Dentist (Volunteer) at Khomeini Dental Clinic, Tehran, Iran
Dec 2015 – Dec 2016

• Performed dental treatments for the street-working children
• Implemented plans for preventive dental procedures

Dentist (Volunteer) at Rezvan Charity Organization, Birjand, Iran
Nov 2015 – Dec 2015

• Managed and treated patients in an underprivileged and rural community in eastern Iran
• Special focus on vulnerable groups including women and children

Dental Shadowing at York Lanes Dental Centre, York University, Toronto, ON
2008

• Observing dental care delivered by Dr. Soloviov, DDS
• Observing treatments: filling and repairs, root canals, dental crowns, bridges, and extractions

• Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO)
• Ontario Dental Association (ODA)
• Iranian Ontario Dental Association (IODA)
• Iranian Dental Association

DDS Student, Department of Endodontics, Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Sep 2014 – Oct 2015

Thesis title: Comparison of the effects of two rotary canal preparation systems (Reciproc and Neoniti) on crack formation (Ex Vivo)

• Evaluated the effects of two rotary endodontic files on crack formation under the supervision of Prof. Dadresanfar and Prof. Vatandoost

Research Assistant, Department of Endodontics, Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Sep 2014 – Oct 2015

Research topic: Comparison of the effects of two canal preparation systems (Reciproc and Neoniti) on the remaining debris and smear layer (In Vitro)

• Evaluated the effects of Reciproc and Neoniti endodontic files on the remaining debris and smear layer in the mesiobuccal canal of mandibular first molars, using scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Volunteer Recognition Award
2015

• Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran