Dr. Hemalatha Challagulla
General Dentist
NDEB Certified • OSCE Pending
📍
Toronto, Ontario (Permanent Resident of Canada)
📅
Available: July 2026
10+
Years Experience
3
Languages
NDEB
Certified
100%
Patient-Centered
👤 Professional Summary
NDEB-certified dental professional with strong academic credentials, international clinical experience, and proven expertise in general dentistry. Experienced in comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative care, extractions, radiographic interpretation, and preventive dentistry. Anticipated to obtain full Canadian dental licensure by June 2026 and available to practice from July 2026.
🏆 Core Skills & Expertise
Comprehensive oral examinations and diagnosis
Treatment planning and case presentation
Preventive and restorative dentistry
Dental extractions
Radiographic interpretation
Medical emergencies management
Clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
Patient communication and education
Teaching, mentoring, and academic coaching
🎓 Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
GITAM Dental College & Hospital, Visakhapatnam, India
2016
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Administration
St. Lawrence College, Canada
2018
✓ Licensure Status (Canada)
National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB)
✓ Completed
NDEB Equivalency Process — AFK, ACJ, and ACS completed
📅 Scheduled
OSCE — Scheduled May 2026
🎯 Expected
Full Licensure — June 2026
💼 Professional Experience
Associate Dentist
Smart Cure Dental Clinic, Visakhapatnam
September 2015 — April 2017
- Comprehensive oral examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Preventive and restorative dentistry, including extractions
- Radiographic interpretation and clinical documentation
- Medical emergencies management and patient safety
- Infection control and sterilization protocols
- Patient education and ethical, patient-centered care
Dental Clinic Administrator
Dr. Aruna Pothapu & Associates, Mississauga
November 2018 — December 2022
- Managed daily operations of a busy general dental practice
- Coordinated patient scheduling, recalls, and front-desk workflow
- Handled billing, insurance pre-authorizations, and treatment estimates
- Ensured compliance with infection control, privacy, and regulatory standards
- Supported dentists and clinical staff to improve practice efficiency
- Maintained accurate patient and financial records
ACS Judgment & NDEB Exam Preparation Instructor
Canada
Present
- Instructor for ACS Judgment and NDEB exam preparation
- Highly rated by students for clear, structured, exam-focused teaching
- Recognized for mentoring candidates in ethical reasoning and clinical decision-making
🗣️ Languages
English
Telugu
Hindi
📅 Availability & Registration
Available to Start: July 2026
Ready to begin full-time practice upon licensure completion
✓ Open to full-time opportunities
✓ Open to relocation
✓ Eligible to register with the appropriate provincial dental regulatory authority
Ready to Connect?
Seeking opportunities in general dentistry across Canada. Available for interviews and practice visits.