Danyelle Molayem
Baltimore,MD
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Intern
Pike & Valega, DDS
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed patient files, charts, and ledgers through Dentrix Dental Software and VISIX Imaging Software
- Handled patient intake by obtaining patient history, insurance benefits and eligibility, radiographs, and consent forms.
Administrative Assistant
Rockville Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Shadowed dentists through assorted procedures: cleanings, root canal treatments, veneer installment, and crown
- Prepared each patient for individualized care by organizing a workspace with specific instruments, seating patients, and consulting with the dentist.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science
University of Maryland, College Park
05.2018
Honors And Awards
- Drs. Trung and Tien Ho Prosthodontic Scholarship Recipient, 03/2023, Provides support to students who exhibit a strong interest in the field of prosthodontics and demonstrate exceptional academic performance.
- Dennis M. Thorne Memorial Scholarship, 03/2022, Awarded to applicants who are Maryland residents who demonstrated financial need, and who have also achieved exceptional academic results after completing the first year of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program.
- Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honors Society, President, 08/2022 – Present, An honorary student dental organization that recognizes scholarship and interest in prosthetic dentistry. This society is comprised of students that have achieved an A or B average in all laboratory phases and written examinations in Operative Dentistry, Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics.
- Gorgas Odontological Honors Society, 08/2022 – Present, An honorary dental society with scholarship as the basis for admission. The society is comprised of junior and senior dental students whose scholastic performance has placed them in the top third of the class with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater in their years at dental school.
- Dean’s Inclusive Excellence Equity Committee, 08/2020 – 03/2022, Nominated student member of the Dean’s committee for the promotion of equity and inclusion at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Worked alongside faculty and fellow students to create an initiative to support diverse name recognition through blackboard-integrated software. Chair of Education and Awareness Subcommittee.
- President Student Learning Institute, Award Recipient, 05/2020, Completed a co-curricular certificate program designed to expose students to contemporary leadership and professional development issues to prepare participants for professional leadership in a diverse workplace. PSLI is an interprofessional program that creates opportunities for students in different fields to interact and learn from one another.
- University of Maryland College Park, Dean’s List, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Awarded for demonstrating high standards of academic excellence and achievement with 3.5+ GPA
Leadership
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Class Executive Board, USGA Representative, 09/2020, Present, Collaborate with faculty members, motivated students, and high-level administrators to provide unwavering support to UMSOD student groups. Demonstrate a strong commitment to student engagement and effective resource allocation by actively participating in voting on funding for student organizations, engaged in campus-wide discussions on pertinent issues, and facilitated clear communication and efficient distribution of funds.
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Class Executive Board, DEI Representative, 09/2020, Present, Class representative committed to educating fellow students on diversity and equity initiatives school-wide, promoting multicultural events, and managing conflicts regarding DEI within the dental school. Hold monthly meetings with the DEI Dean regarding initiatives to support a more inclusive and equitable environment for all students, faculty, and staff at UMSOD
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Student Research Group, President, 03/2021, 03/2022, Employed innovative and engaging approaches to promote innovative research conducted by students and faculty at UMSOD. Planned dynamic lunch and learn sessions, providing a platform for captivating research presentations and increased student involvement in the field of denture research.
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry, USGA Equity Committee, Member, 09/2020, Present, Working group within the University of Maryland Student Government Association that supports DEI initiatives campus wide. Hold monthly meetings to discuss DEI issues facing the campus community and organizing multicultural campus events.
- SNDA, Member, 2021-Present, Program to inspire interest in health sciences among younger dental students and encourage their pursuit of oral health careers while enhancing larger-scale efforts towards developing culturally competent clinicians and researchers. Volunteer at community dental and oral health screenings, organize food banks, fundraise for local organizations supporting marginalized populations, and participate in specialized CE coursework
- ASDA District 3 DEI Committee Leader, 2020 -2022, Organized events and gave presentations educating students on cultural events, language barriers to dental care, the importance of language and identity for LGBTQIA+ communities, racial barriers to care, and other relevant DEI topics. Managed ASDA District 3 Social Media accounts to promote events and bring awareness to significant cultural events
Research
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, Student Researcher, 01/2023, Present, Research comparing two different methods for fractured screw retrieval in three different implant systems by measuring time needed to remove the fractured screw and ease of removal. PI: Loana Tovar Suinaga, DDS, MS
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, Student Researcher, 03/2023, Present, Research to assess the influence of surgical guide fabrication and use on the accuracy and efficiency of dental implant placement at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Predoctoral Clinic. PI: Loana Tovar Suinaga, DDS, MS
Community Service
- A Bridge to Academic Success, Volunteer Tutor, 11/2022, 02/2022, 03/2023, Tutored Elementary to High School aged students from the Baltimore Area at SNDA organized events at the School of Pharmacy.
- SNDA Curbside Saturday, Volunteer, 11/2022, 03/2023, Food sorting and delivery for Baltimore Community Food, aiming to address food insecurity faced by Baltimore residents.
- The Petey Greene Program, 09/2017- 04/2020, Supported the academic achievement of incarcerated individuals at the Maryland Correctional Institute for Women in Jessup, MD. Tutored incarcerated individuals in mathematical reasoning, language arts, social studies, and science in preparation for the General Education Development test.
Teaching Experience
- University of Maryland Biology Department, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Teaching Assistant (January 2017 - April 2020), Led students in weekly lab sessions for BSCI201, introducing the study of anatomy and physiology. Guided students through their studies of histology, skeletal, muscular, integumentary,nervous, and endocrine systems of human anatomy.
- University of Maryland, Microbiology Department, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (September 2016 - May 2018), Demonstrated and aided students with gram staining, microscopy, colony streaking,and aseptic lab techniques in weekly, four-hour lab sessions. Graded scientific reports and leading exam review sessions throughout three lecture modules: Cell Structure and Physiology, Cell Division and Information Flow, and Symbiosis and Immunology.
Post Baccalaureate Service Activities
- Global Dental Brigades, Service Trip, Honduras, 05/2018, 05/2018, Provided dental care to underserved communities during a week-long service trip in Honduras. Organized fundraising efforts for dental supplies to underserved communities during a week-long service trip in Honduras
Affiliations
- MSDA, DEI Committee Member
- SNDA, National Member
- American Student Dental Association, Student Member
- ADEA, Student Member
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Intern
Pike & Valega, DDS
03.2019 - 06.2020
Administrative Assistant
Rockville Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
05.2016 - 09.2016
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Science
University of Maryland, College Park