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PEDIATRIC DENTAL HYGIENIST
About Me

A vibrant and personable pediatric dentist. An enthusiast about childhood dental health. Well-qualified dental professional adept at working with children of all ages. Knowledgeable about surgical procedures, orthodontic requirements, and standard dental care. Skilled at building long-lasting relationships, delegating work and educating patients and families about proper oral hygiene.

Professional Experience
New York University College Of Dentistry - Resident Pediatric Dentist New York, NY 01/2017 - Current
  • Treatment planning, comprehensive care, diagnosis and treatment of developing malocclusions, and research design
  • Comprehensive preventive and restorative care, hospital-based dental care in an operating room setting, sedation and monitoring in the office/hospital setting
  • Treatment of patients with oral-facial anomalies, diagnosis, and treatment of developing malocclusions and emergency dental care
  • Opportunity to teach third and fourth year dental students who rotate through the hospital and other affiliated sites as part of their pediatric dentistry assignment
Howard University College Of Dentistry - Student Dentist Washington, DC 08/2014 - 05/2016
  • Collaborated with dental faculty professional to plan dental treatments
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan
  • Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment
  • Completed tooth impressions to support thecreation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate
Affiliations

ADA - American Dental Association

AAPD - American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Community Involvement
  • Bringing Care to Kids day (Apirl 2016 - 2018) - Enlightened middle school-age children about the different professions and roles within the dental field. Shared experiences, pros and cons of the career, requirements needed to become a dentist, answered questions and reviewed home care
Skill Highlights
  • Patient Education / Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
  • Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse
  • Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
  • Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants, SDF and fluorides)
  • Assist in developing and implementing initiatives for the prevention and control of oral diseases
Certifications and Licenses

Dental License - 028558

Dental Anesthesia License - 004630

Proliability Malpractice Insurance

BLS (CPR) certification

Education and Training
2019 New York University New York, NY Pediatric Dentistry Certification : Pediatric Dentistry Residency
2016 Howard University Washington, DC D.D.S: College of Dentistry
  • Doctor of Dental Science
  • Graduated summa cum laude
2012 Harvard University Cambridge, MA Bachelor of Science: Health Management And Clinical Assistance
  • Graduated magna cum laude
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • New York University College Of Dentistry
  • Howard University College Of Dentistry

School Attended

  • New York University
  • Howard University
  • Harvard University

Job Titles Held:

  • Resident Pediatric Dentist
  • Student Dentist

Degrees

  • Pediatric Dentistry Certification : Pediatric Dentistry Residency
    D.D.S : College of Dentistry
    Bachelor of Science : Health Management And Clinical Assistance

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