Bechir Mhalla
London
Summary
Dental student with a background in hotel management, having undertaken a purposeful transition into healthcare. Brings strong transferable skills including patient-focused communication, time management, teamwork, and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments. Previous experience in leadership and service delivery supports a professional, organised, and empathetic approach to clinical training, with a clear commitment to patient care, ethical practice, and ongoing professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Dental assistant
Clinic Dr. Mikael Alexandre Mhalla
Nice
2025.07 - Current
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, improving efficiency.
- Ensured clean and sterile environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted in the taking of X-rays for diagnostic purposes.
- Verified patient's medical history and changes ahead of treatment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by prepping for permanent or temporary fillings.
- Made dental impressions used in diagnostics, opposing models and study casts.
- Carried out scale and polish treatments for thorough oral cleaning.
Dental assistant
Dentylis
Paris/Nice
2022.07 - 2024.09
- Provided preventative oral care advice to patients, promoting good dental health practices.
- Prepared examination rooms before each procedure, maintaining readiness at all times.
- Assisted in the taking of X-rays for diagnostic purposes.
- Sterilised dental instruments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for casts or impressions.
- Carried out scale and polish treatments for thorough oral cleaning.
Senior Guest Services Manager
Butterfly Hospitality UK Ltd
London
2019.09 - 2021.02
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
General manager
Never Ever Limited
London
2017.08 - 2018.04
- Established a positive work environment which promoted staff morale and productivity.
- Managed key stakeholder relationships for smoother project completion.
- Streamlined communication processes for improved team collaboration.
- Oversaw all aspects of daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the organisation.
Duty manager
Claridges Hotel
London
2015.06 - 2017.06
- Coordinated staff schedules to maximise productivity.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees, enhancing team competence.
- Sustained operational excellence with adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Handled complaints professionally, leading to improved customer retention rates.
- Identified areas of improvement through regular performance assessments of staff members.
Guest services manager
Burj Al Arab
Dubai
2013.04 - 2015.05
- Managed guest inquiries with promptness and professionalism.
- Collaborated with other departments to maintain seamless hotel operations.
- Handled guest complaints, resulted in improved relationships with clientele.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by implementing new customer service strategies.
Education
Doctor of Medicine - Dentistry
University of Dental Medicine
Craiova, jud. Dolj 09/2021 -
Master of Business Administration - Business and Hotel Management
Vatel International Business School
Los Angeles, US 09/2011 - 06/2012
Skills
- Comprehensive oral examination and diagnosis
- Treatment planning and case presentation
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental radiography
- Endodontic treatment
- Impression taking and bite registration
- Patient-focused communication
- Time management
- First AID certified
Languages
English
Native
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Travelling
Timeline
Dental assistant
Clinic Dr. Mikael Alexandre Mhalla
2025.07 - Current
Dental assistant
Dentylis
2022.07 - 2024.09
Senior Guest Services Manager
Butterfly Hospitality UK Ltd
2019.09 - 2021.02
General manager
Never Ever Limited
2017.08 - 2018.04
Duty manager
Claridges Hotel
2015.06 - 2017.06
Guest services manager
Burj Al Arab
2013.04 - 2015.05
Doctor of Medicine - Dentistry
University of Dental Medicine
09/2021 -
Master of Business Administration - Business and Hotel Management
Vatel International Business School
09/2011 - 06/2012