Barbara Tavel Santos

• Provided comprehensive dental care to diverse patient populations.
• Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Performed restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals.
• Supervised clinical staff members such as assistants, hygienists and lab technicians.
• Monitored patient progress through follow-up visits and adjustments of treatment plans.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managed dental emergencies, providing immediate treatment and relief to patients in pain or distress.
• Executed complex dental procedures, such as root canals, extractions, and crown placements, with precision and care.

• Conducted patient examinations and assessed dental health and treatment needs.
• Developed comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
• Utilized advanced dental technologies to perform procedures with precision and care.
• Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
• Collaborated with dental hygienists and assistants to ensure seamless workflow.
• Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
• Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatments and post-care instructions.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment for optimal patient care.
• Reviewed medical histories of patients prior to beginning treatment plans.
• Performed restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals.

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine – Student Dentist
Gained hands-on clinical experience at one of the nation’s premier dental institutions, delivering comprehensive patient care including diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedures using advanced dental technologies. Training emphasized a patient-centered approach and integrated specialties such as periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Refined clinical efficiency and treatment outcomes, collaborated on community education initiatives, and received focused instruction in practice management and resource optimization.

As the sole dental provider at a rural clinic in Cuba, I managed all aspects of the practice while delivering comprehensive care across all age groups. I performed a wide range of procedures, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and periodontal treatments; conducted oral evaluations, cavity detection, and disease prevention; and developed treatment plans for diverse dental conditions.. I led systematic community screenings for early detection of oral cancer and other pathologies, prescribed medications, and maintained meticulous documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and consultations. I supervised professional, technical, and administrative staff, educated patients and families on oral hygiene, and handled emergency and complex cases with professionalism, critical thinking, and composure, while collaborating with dental staff on treatment planning and patient care coordination.

As part of my fifth-year dental school training, I completed a supervised internship at a public health clinic in Cuba, gaining exposure to all major specialties, including periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and pediatric dentistry. I delivered patient care under supervision, refining motor skills, and time-efficient techniques to optimize treatment outcomes. I actively participated in public health initiatives, conducting educational talks in waiting areas to promote oral hygiene and disease prevention. Additionally, I received training in epidemiological charting in accordance with government regulations and assisted with inventory control and resource management to support clinic operations.

• Assisted healthcare professionals with patient intake and record management.