Cheng Lu
Omaha,Omaha
Summary
As a dedicated and academically accomplished dental student nearing completion of my DDS at Creighton University School of Dentistry, I have a profound interest in specializing in periodontology, driven by my passion for advancing oral health and patient care. My clinical experience have provided me with substantial exposure to periodontal procedures, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and surgical interventions. My commitment to lifelong learning is evidenced by my involvement in additional workshops and seminars on advanced periodontal techniques, aiming to ensure the highest standards of patient care in my future career.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Point-And-Pull After Hour Clinic
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Omaha , NE
2024.03 - Current
- Assessed patients' medical histories to determine appropriateness of oral surgery procedures.
- Provide Affordable efficient Extraction focused on problematic teeth after a limited oral evaluation
- Administered local anesthetics or other medications prior to oral surgeries.
- Managed patient records accurately for insurance purposes and follow-up visits.
- Monitored vital signs during all procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Provided post-operative instructions regarding diet, medication and homecare to patients.
Health Fair Booth
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2023.05 - Current
- Connecting with hundreds of attendees to provide oral hygiene instruction, dental supplies and information about Creighton
- Screening potential dental disease and promoting the need for emergency and comprehensive dental care
- Providing accessible and affordable dental practice and answering questions related to getting access to dental care
Healthy Smile Community Dental Clinic
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Omaha , NE
2023.01 - Current
- Provide free comprehensive dental exam, fluoride varnish and dental sealant to school kids from elementary schools to high schools
- Help make connection and find families with affordable dental clinic in local area for future dental treatment
- Educated pre-school kids on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
- Worked closely with dental hygienists and social workers to ensure optimal patient care.
CURA Clinic -Affordable After Hour Clinic
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Omaha , NE
2022.01 - Current
- Once to twice every month after-hour clinic from 5pm - 7pm; Provide local people with affordable dental treatment
- Performed patient examinations, charted dental history and developed treatment plans.
- Conducted root canals, extractions, fillings, removable dentures, prophy and other restorative procedures.
- Provided emergency care for toothaches or broken teeth.
- Took x-rays to identify areas of decay or other abnormalities in the mouth.
- Prescribed medications and antibiotics to treat infections or pain relief associated with dental work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Creighton University
05.2021
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2025-05
Skills
- Digital Photography; Shooting live video
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Decision-Making; Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Tooth extraction
- Continuous Improvement and Self Motivation
- Patient Engagement and Education
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Chinese (Mandarine) - Speak, read and write fluently
Continuing Education
04/2024
- Adult Minimal Sedation Continuing Dental Education - 16-hr training with certification
Teaching Experience
- Creighton University School of Dentistry Freshman Tutoring (08/2022 - Present): School tutoring for lectures and labs including Operative Dentistry Lecture and Lab, Neuroscience Lecture, Physiology Lecture, Periodontics Lecture, Occlusion Lecture and Histology and Dental Anatomy Lectures
- Creighton University School of Dentistry Sophomore Tutoring (08/2023 - Present): School tutoring for lectures and labs including Oral Pathology Lecture, Operative Dentistry Lecture and Lab, Periodontics Lecture, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontic Lecture and Lab
- Creighton University School of Dentistry Freshman Periodontal Clinical Experience Tutoring and Teaching Assistant (03/2024 - Present) - Teaching first year dental student how to correctly using hand instruments in a clinical setting and perform assessment for their clinical techniques
- Creighton University School of Dentistry Sophomore Endodontic Pre-lab experience Tutoring (01/2024 - Present) - Teaching second year dental students endodontic lab procedure and provide them with hands-on experience with critiques before their lab start
Leadership and Profefssional Service
- Creighton University Chinese Student & Scholar Association Vice President . (2019 - Present)
- Creighton University SOD HSDA D3 Rep . (2023 - Present)
- Creighton University SOD Student Professionalism and Ethics Association Social Chair and D3 Rep (02/2024 - Present)
- Creighton University SOD Perio and Implant Club Co-founder (03/2024 - Present)
Affiliations
- American Hispanic Dental Association Student Member (2023 ‑ Present)
- American Student Dental Association Student Member (2021 ‑ Present)
- American Association of Women Dentists Student Member (2023 ‑ Present)
- American Academy of Periodontology (Student Membership) (2023 ‑ Present)
- Creighton University SoD Student Professionalism and Ethics Association Student Member (03/2024 - Present)
- Creighton University SoD Perio and Implant Club Member (02/2024 - Present)
Externship and Shadowing Experience
- Oregon Health and Science University SoD Periodontology Residency Externship (02/28/2024 - 03/01/2024)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham SoD Periodontology Residency Externship (05/15/2024 - 05/17/2024)
- Creighton University SoD Faculty Clinic - Assisting >50hrs (05/2023 - Present)
- Frost Periodontics & Dental Implants Clinic Omaha, NE - Shadowing >40hrs (04/2024 - Present)
Research
- Creighton University Department of Psychology, Dr. Colin Holloway, Co-investigator, The purpose of the study is to discover the framing effect on the perceived efficacy of advertisement during covid-19. (07/2020 - 12/2020)
- Creighton University School of Dentistry, Dr. Sonia M. Rocha-Sanchez, Performing a literature review and presentation about the prevalence, genetic origins and clinical components associated with hypodontia, (07/2021 - 12/2021)
- Creighton University School of Dentistry, Dr. Veronica Sule, Performing a literature review and presentation about the effective Isolation for posterior Restoration (01/2024 - 05/2024)
- Creighton University School of Dentistry, Dr. Sonia M. Rocha-Sanchez, Research Assistant, Studying performed in After-Hour Oral Surgery Clinic to find out the primaryreason patients come to after-hour clinic to extract their teeth and apply to public health study (02/2024 - Present)
- Creighton University School of Dentistry, Dr. Sonia M. Rocha-Sanchez, Co-investigator, a project focus on identifying the primary causes of non-traumatic dental visits to local emergency departments. (04/2024 - Present)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarine) - Speak, read and write fluently
Timeline
Point-And-Pull After Hour Clinic
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2024.03 - Current
Health Fair Booth
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2023.05 - Current
Healthy Smile Community Dental Clinic
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2023.01 - Current
CURA Clinic -Affordable After Hour Clinic
Creighton University School of Dentistry
2022.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Creighton University
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Creighton University School of Dentistry
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