Thet Paing Hein

DDS1 at UniMelb

Canada

About

I am passionate about prevention and improving access to oral healthcare. My background includes collecting and analyzing large-scale hospital datasets to identify patterns and underlying causes of injuries and disease. I believe data-driven insights are essential for informing effective policies and clinical practices that strengthen preventative care and promote equitable health outcomes. I aim to carry the analytical and research competencies I develop as an assistant researcher into my dental education, supporting my growth into a thoughtful, evidence-driven dentist.

Experience

  • Volunteer Research Assistant at St. Michael's Hospital
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Currently involved in the research of mechanisms behind recurrent chronic subdural hematoma and in the process of conducting literature review. For CHIRPP: - Reviewed, collected, and entered over 1000 cases regarding emergency department visits to the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) database. - Coordinated a project with 5 other volunteers on reviewing literature about mental health conditions to help include mental health conditions in CHIRPP. - Reviewed and provided feedback for new volunteers in training.

  • Human Biology Student Union - Student Mentor at University of Toronto
    Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 · 8 mos

    Helped 3 first-year students to better transition into university life through mentorship. Gained valuable leadership skills and interpersonal skills.

  • Assistant Store Manager at Iron Rooster Spadina
    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 · 7 mos

    Gained organizational and leadership skills through storage management and coordinating kitchen staff. Gained communication and service skills.