ABOUT ME

Reyna is a current Dental Foundation Trainee who graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2025 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). She has a strong passion for multiple fields within dentistry, including oral surgery, restorative dentistry. During her time at university, she served as President of the Birmingham University Dental Students’ Society, demonstrating her commitment to leadership and student engagement.

Throughout her degree, Reyna has actively worked in widening participation to help students build the skills and confidence needed to apply for competitive courses such as dentistry and medicine. This included regular online communication and one-to-one guidance, offering both application support and academic assistance for their A-Level studies. In her fourth year, she progressed into the role of an experienced mentor, where she now curates and develops valuable resources for the program to enhance its overall impact.

Reyna is currently based in the West Midlands however is relocating to Manchester to complete Dental Core Training in Maxillofacial Surgery.

Email: rsandhar88@gmail.com

Professional Instagram: @dentistreyna

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reynasandhar

MY PORTFOLIO

PCO: Struggling to eat with a lack of posterior teeth and generalised bleeding on brushing

Post-stabilisation phase and provision of P/P dentures

Diagnosis: LR5 Previously Treated with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis

Post-Op PA: LR5 RCT

Diagnosis: UR3 Pulpal necrosis with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis

Post-Op: UR3 RCT -GP further reduced to the orifice level. Composite core placed & definitive restoration with PFM crown.

Pre-Op PA: UL6 Previously Treated with Normal Apical Tissues

Post-Op PA: UL6 Root Canal Treatment -All 3 canals obturated to within <2mm of radiographic apex. Composite core placed & definitive restoration with emax onlay.

Indirect Restoration Experience Picture 1

Indirect Restoration Experience Picture 2

UR45 Emax Crown Digital Workflow

UL6: Previously Treated with Normal Apical Tissues. Tx: FVC crown

Diagnosis: UL1 Pulpal Necrosis with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis

UL1 Post-Op RCT

LL1 Incisal Enamel #

LL1 Composite Restoration

UR45 Conventional Bridge Case

Pre-Op Radiograph

Final Prep

Restoration shown on 3D printed models

Post-Operative Photos

Pre- and post-op photographs of UR45 zirconia bridge

Treatment: P/P CoCr Dentures

Upper chrome RPD at fit

Lower chrome RPD at fit

Pt happy

Diagnosis: UR3 M Secondary Caries

UR3 Refreshed Composite

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2024

Ashley Latter Leadership and Communication Programme

Completion of the Ashley Latter Communication Programme. Completed workshops on how to communicate effectively with patients and the dental team, ethical sales and public speaking.

Delivered a Presentation on Dental Careers to A-Level Students

To support widening participation, I spoke to 100 Year 12 students about applying to dentistry, shared my personal journey and highlighted the range of career opportunities within Dentistry.

2025

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS

2018

Small Business Owner-

Started a small business at just 16 years of age, "Reyna Bakes" is a Midlands-based custom cake business for special occasions. Extensive experience in cake decorating and customer service.

Qualified Assessor for World Class Schools Quality Mark (WCSQM)

WCSQM is a quality mark given to non-selective state schools. Reyna was a participant in this process for her school and later became an assessor for this organisation.

2018

2019

Head Girl

Head Girl of President Kennedy School, Coventry.

Widening Participation Outreach Mentor

Mentored for 4 years on the "Routes to the Professions: Dentistry" Widening Participation programme ran by the University of Birmingham.

2020

Student Leadership Roles at Dental School

BDS2 Year Representative. Secretary for BDSA Sports Day 2024. Academic Representative for BUDSS 23/24.

Bakery Associate

Worked as baker part-time at "Hey Brew Espresso" alongside her undergraduate degree.

2023