Dentist & Researcher

Neilket
Patel

DMD · MEd · HBSc — Regina, Saskatchewan

A clinically experienced general dentist with a background in molecular biology and cancer research. Committed to exceptional patient care, continuing education, and evidence-based dentistry.

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About

Neilket Patel is a general dentist currently practicing at Aura Dental in Regina, Saskatchewan, with expertise spanning oral surgery, endodontics, and fixed and removable prosthetics including CAD/CAM workflows. He holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Education from the University of Ottawa.

Prior to dentistry, Neilket conducted bioinformatics and cancer research at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, contributing to published work on pediatric brain tumours. This scientific foundation informs his analytical and evidence-based approach to clinical practice.

He is licensed to practice in both Saskatchewan and Ontario, and holds certifications in nitrous minimal sedation and Basic Life Support. Beyond clinical work, he is passionate about mentorship, education, and giving back to the community.

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Provincial Dental Licences
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Peer-Reviewed Publication
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Awards & Scholarships
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Experience

Jul 2022 — Present
Associate Dentist
Aura Dental · Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Providing comprehensive general dentistry including oral surgery, endodontics, and fixed and removable prosthetics
  • Experienced in molar endodontics, surgical extractions, crown & bridge, and CAD/CAM for fixed prosthodontics
  • Certified in nitrous minimal sedation
Apr 2020 — Apr 2021
Health Science Students' Representative
Saskatchewan Dental Student Society · University of Saskatchewan
  • Acted as a liaison between the dental student body and other professional colleges
Mar 2019 — Apr 2022
Student Clinician
DIRECT Dental at Saskatoon West Dental Clinic
  • Assisted in providing free dental care to the community, triaging patients based on chief complaints
  • Assisted upper year dental students during clinical procedures
May 2018 — Aug 2019
Bioinformatician / Research Associate
Huang Lab, Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre · The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Classified pediatric brain tumours using molecular data including methylation profiles
  • Applied bioinformatics to predict chromatin interactions and the epigenetic landscape in brain tumours
  • Investigated the role of C19MC miRNAs in a malignant primitive cell state in ETMRs
Feb 2017 — Apr 2018
Research / Undergraduate Thesis Student
Huang Lab, Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre · The Hospital for Sick Children
  • Investigated the genetic basis of primitive neuroectodermal tumours using next-generation sequencing data
  • Developed bioinformatic pipelines to efficiently process large datasets
  • Communicated findings to collaborators, discussing approaches and new tools
Jan 2017 — Apr 2017
Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto · School of the Environment (ENV299)
  • Collaborated with students to develop an agent-based model for environmental chemistry simulations
  • Provided constructive feedback and critical analysis of student research projects
Sep 2016 — Dec 2016
Research Analyst
Great Lakes Issue Management — Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Evaluated the performance of a soil phosphorus management model through extensive analysis
  • Reviewed literature on phosphorus management and chemistry to support model development
May 2016 — Aug 2016
Student Support Assistant
University of Toronto Scarborough · Office of the Registrar
  • Assisted up to 20 students per hour with financial aid, programs of study, and academic inquiries
Jan 2016 — Apr 2018
Chemistry Tutor
University of Toronto Scarborough · Biology Students' Association / Chemistry Society
  • Assisted students with first-year chemistry, improving marks by as much as one letter grade
  • Developed personalised study plans with supportive, actionable feedback
May 2015 — Sep 2015
Ecology Lab / Research Assistant
University of Toronto Scarborough · Cadotte Lab
  • Collected field data for ecological studies focusing on invasive species and pollinators
Jun 2012 — Apr 2015
Mentor / General Assistant
Morningside Toronto Public Library
  • Helped seniors become more comfortable with technology and library services
  • Assisted up to 15 people per hour, earning consistently positive patron feedback
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Skills

Clinical Dentistry
  • Molar endodontics
  • Surgical extractions
  • Crown & bridge
  • CAD/CAM fixed prosthodontics
  • Removable prosthetics
  • Nitrous minimal sedation
  • General restorations
Research & Bioinformatics
  • Next-generation sequencing analysis
  • DNA methylation profiling
  • Bioinformatic pipeline development
  • Epigenetic landscape prediction
  • Cancer genomics
  • Statistical data analysis
  • Scientific writing
Interpersonal & Leadership
  • Excellent written & oral communication
  • Critical thinking & decision-making
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Mentorship & tutoring
  • Time management & planning
  • Patient-centred care
  • Community engagement
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Education

2022–2023
Master of Education (MEd)
University of Ottawa
2018–2022
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
University of Saskatchewan — College of Dentistry
2014–2018
Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) — High Distinction
University of Toronto
Specialist in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Co-op Program)
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Licences & Certifications

CDSS – General Dentist Licence (Saskatchewan)
RCDSO – General Dentist Licence (Ontario)
DLOSCE — American Dental Association (May 2022)
NDEB Written Examination and OSCE (March 2022)
NBDE Part I & II — American Dental Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (July 2022)
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Awards & Scholarships

3M Oral Care Canada Student Clinical Excellence Award — University of Saskatchewan
2022
Chiu, Yvonne C. M. Memorial Scholarship in Genetics — University of Toronto
2017
University of Toronto Scholar
2015, 2016, 2017
University of Toronto Scarborough Dean's List
2015, 2016, 2017
A.D. Allen Memorial Scholarship — University of Toronto
2015
University of Toronto President's Scholar of Excellence
2014
University of Toronto at Scarborough Entrance Scholarship
2014
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Publications

A C19MC-LIN28A-MYCN Oncogenic Circuit Driven by Hijacked Super-enhancers Is a Distinct Therapeutic Vulnerability in ETMRs: A Lethal Brain Tumor
Sin-Chan P., Mumal I., Suwal T., Ho B., Fan X., Singh I., Du Y., Lu M., Patel N., et al. & Huang A.
Cancer Cell, 36(1), 51–67.e7 (2019)  ·  doi:10.1016/j.ccell.2019.06.002 ↗

Let's connect

Available for professional inquiries, collaboration, or referrals.

✉Email[email protected] ✆Phone647-994-4844
⌖LocationRegina, Saskatchewan · Toronto, Ontario