Conner Belnap
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Instructor
UNLV School Of Dental Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Supervise and teach in screening clinics and simulation lab.
Education
Master of Science - Oral Biology With Certificate in Orthodontics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
04.2024
DDS -
Marquette University School of Dentistry
05.2021
BS - Biology
Utah State University
05.2017
Honors And Awards
- Marquette University Dental Scholarship, 2018-2020
- Dr. Ray Schweiger Grant, 2018-2019
- Dean's List, 2017-2019, For diligence and academic achievement in obtaining a top GPA in dental class
Orthodontic Involvement
- Completed Aligner Intensive Fellowship, 2023
- Orthodontic shadowing and residency. 2019-Present, Observed and conversed with residents and faculty in the Marquette orthodontic clinic as they discussed treatment plans and provided care to patients. Interacted with lab technician and assistants to better understand clinic systems and materials. Witnessed consultations, digital scanning, and treatment planning. Currently in orthodontic residency utilizing multiple bracket systems, Invisalign, in-house aligners, TADs, and diode laser.
- Lab Assistant, Belnap Orthodontics, 2009-2012, 2014-2017, Aided in the fabrication of orthodontic retainers and models. Maintained office and laboratory cleanliness. Fulfilled duties in a timely manner.
Extracurricular Involvement And Leadership
- ASDA Orthodontic Co-Chair, 2019-2021, Compiled a list of orthodontists near Marquette University who are willing to have students shadow them within their practice. Organized an event that allowed dental school students, who are interested in applying to orthodontic programs, to attend a presentation from an orthodontic resident.
- SPEA Secretary, 2019-2020, Developed and planned presentations, fundraisers and meetings to help educate dental students on professionalism and ethics within dentistry. Assisted in fundraising $834 by selling winter hats.
- SCDA Research Co-Chair, 2019-2020, Identified current information regarding dental treatment for those who have special needs. Presented summaries to members of SCDA in general meetings.
- Vamos MU, 2018, Participated in a Spanish language club in order to learn dental terminology to better converse with patients in Spanish.
Volunteerism And Service
- Dental School Tutor, 2018-2021, Engaged in tutoring fellow colleagues in didactic, manual, and laboratory coursework.
- Church Clerk, 2019-2021, Assisted church leadership in maintaining accurate and up-to-date membership records. Maintained accurate financial records of all donations and expenses. Kept meeting minutes and statistics records at weekly and monthly meetings.
- Give Kids a Smile Day, volunteer, October 2018, 2019, Assisted in oral health screenings and education of children. Educated parents and caregivers on proper oral hygiene for kids.
- Sunday School Teacher, August 2017-April 2019, Instructed weekly classes to children ages 8-10 years old to encourage them to be kind, thoughtful and engaged in service.
- Koos For Kids, volunteer, June 2018, Coached and participated in baseball games for kids with special needs.
- Mission of Mercy, volunteer, June 22-23, 2018, Assisted in oral health instruction of participants seeking care. Facilitated delivery of instruments to dental providers.
- Pre-Dental Day, volunteer, February 18th, 2018, Gave a presentation to undergraduate students about applying to dental school and offered advice on the transition into dental school.
- Dental mission trip, volunteer, March 2016, Worked with dentists and oral surgeons to provide dental care in Tijuana, Mexico. Participated in translation between providers and patients. Facilitated oral health instruction.
- Church service mission, volunteer, 2012-2014, Provided ministry support to churches in Dallas, Texas. Actively participated in community service through food banks, non-profit organizations, and the Just Serve initiative. Taught and trained volunteers how to communicate in Spanish.
Presentations
- Poster presentation, "Effect of VEGF Encapsulation on Vascularization In Β-TCP/HA Scaffolds", IADR Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 06/21/2019
- Poster presentation, "Effect of VEGF Encapsulation on Vascularization In Β-TCP/HA Scaffolds", Marquette Research Day, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 02/13/2019
Affiliations
- International Association of Dental Research
- American Association of Orthodontics
- Student Professionalism and Ethics Association
- Special Care Dentistry Association
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Part-time Instructor
UNLV School Of Dental Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Oral Biology With Certificate in Orthodontics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
DDS -
Marquette University School of Dentistry
BS - Biology
Utah State University
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