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Certification
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Christian J. Penister

Christian J. Penister

Greenville,NC

Summary

Charismatic and motivated 2nd year pediatric dental resident at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. Dedicated to community service and excelling in didactic/clinical affairs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CORAS Presenter

ECU SoDM
09.2024 - Current
  • Case study data gathered, analyzed and prepared for a research poster presentation regarding Endodontic regeneration.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to analyze data and interpret results for discussions regarding vital permanent tooth therapy.
  • Detailed research project supporting the treatment options for the management of immature permanent teeth, according to the stage of root development.

Resident Provider

RHA Howell Center
Greenville, NC
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Company Overview: Immediate Care Services.
  • The provider gives treatment to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Comprehensive care is given to infants and children with medically fragile needs, who require 24/7 nursing and respiratory care.

Chief Resident

ECU SoDM
Greenville, NC
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Clinical supervision of residents, leading educational seminars, and coordinating schedules among residents.
  • Serve as a liaison between the residents and the attending.
  • Serves on appointed program, hospital and institutional committees.
  • The chief evaluates, criticizes and relays the information of residents to the rest of the department staff, as needed.

Nu Smile Dental

Dr. Johnson
Greenville, NC
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Seminar guided instruction by practicing clinical experts on scenarios suitable for anterior and posterior zirconia crowns.
  • High-quality, hands-on demonstration preparing anterior zirconia and posterior zirconia crowns for restoration.
  • Guided and clinically shown how to use the SOAN for anesthetic delivery.

Volunteer

Unity and Wellness Health Festival
North Carolina, NC
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Public Policy and Advocacy.
  • Educated participants on sugar intake from beverages
  • Created and distributed marketing materials for upcoming SoDM events.
  • Served as an ambassador for the organization at community outreach events.

Volunteer

Boys Scouts of America
North Carolina, NC
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Directed, supervised, and educated Boy Scouts about prevention, oral hygiene, and nutritional counseling at an annual event at the ECU SoDM.
  • Directed and supervised students while taking typodont impressions. Students created a dental cast using type IV stone.
  • Educated students on materials and tools used daily in dentistry.

Kinder Crowns

Brandon Richards
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Seminar guided instruction by practicing clinical experts on scenarios suitable for anterior and posterior zirconia crowns.
  • High-quality, hands-on demonstration preparing anterior zirconia and posterior zirconia crowns for restoration.

Volunteer

North Carolina Pediatric Society
Raleigh , NC
04.2024 - 04.2024
  • Participated in annual advocacy day at the NC Capitol to meet with legislators on key topics relating to child health and well-being.

Education

Certificate - Pediatric Dental Resident

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
06-2025

D.M.D Candidate -

East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine
Greenville, NC
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2019

Skills

  • Compassionate & Respectful
  • Effective Communication
  • Proficient in team-work
  • Analytical and proactive
  • Leadership that incorporates to interpersonal networking

Affiliations

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), Active
  • American Dental Association (ADA), Active
  • National Dental Association, Active
  • Christian Medical and Dental Association, Active

CE Courses

  • Pediatric Dentistry CE Credit: The Nuts and Bolts of Pediatric Dental Sedation: Learn how to accurately select patients for oral sedation and practice patient safety during the administration and monitoring of drugs given.
  • Pediatric Dentistry CE Credit: Snoring, Maxillary Constriction, and Sleep Apnea - Learn pathophysiology of the child and adult and the relation of growth and development to sleep disorders.

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Active State Dental License - NC Board of Dentistry.

Timeline

CORAS Presenter

ECU SoDM
09.2024 - Current

Nu Smile Dental

Dr. Johnson
09.2024 - 09.2024

Volunteer

Unity and Wellness Health Festival
09.2024 - 09.2024

Volunteer

Boys Scouts of America
07.2024 - 07.2024

Chief Resident

ECU SoDM
04.2024 - 04.2025

Kinder Crowns

Brandon Richards
04.2024 - 04.2024

Volunteer

North Carolina Pediatric Society
04.2024 - 04.2024

Resident Provider

RHA Howell Center
08.2023 - 08.2025

Certificate - Pediatric Dental Resident

East Carolina University

D.M.D Candidate -

East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Biology

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

East Carolina University
Christian J. Penister