Doney Eden

Enthusiastic fourth-year dental student with a strong passion for expanding clinical skills and knowledge in general dentistry. Recognized for being a proactive learner and a collaborative team player, I thrive in environments where I can absorb new information and techniques. Committed to providing compassionate patient care while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance my understanding of dental practices. Eager to contribute to a graduate residency program, where I can learn from experienced dental professionals and refine my clinical abilities, ultimately aiming to deliver high-quality dental care with a focus on patient comfort and well-being.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Performed simple and surgical extractions, alveoloplasty, and suturing with attention to surgical technique and patient comfort.
• Collaborated with faculty to manage post-operative care and pain control.

Diagnostics

• Conducted comprehensive and limited examinations, including oral cancer and head and neck screenings.
• Experience in diagnostic radiography, interpretation, and tactile detection to identify carious lesions and pathology.

Periodontics

• Provided full-mouth periodontal charting, adult prophylaxis, and scaling and root planing procedures.
• Delivered personalized oral hygiene instructions to improve patient compliance and long-term outcomes.

Pediatric Dentistry

• Performed comprehensive oral evaluations and preventive procedures for pediatric patients (FRANKL 3–4).
• Focused on behavior management, patient education, and preventive care delivery.

Special Care Dentistry

• Provided basic dental procedures for patients with special health care needs in a compassionate and patient-centered manner.

Sedation Dentistry

• Trained in the safe administration of nitrous oxide sedation for pediatric and adult patients, in compliance with state and institutional guidelines.

Restorative Dentistry

• Completed direct restorations using composite, amalgam, and glass ionomer materials.
• Fabricated and delivered temporary crowns as well as PFM, CEREC, and zirconia crowns.
• Designed, fabricated, and delivered removable partial and complete dentures with emphasis on fit, function, and esthetics.

Endodontics

• Performed non-surgical root canal therapy on premolars and first molars under faculty supervision, ensuring proper isolation and obturation.

• Coauthor. The Role of Healthcare Providers in Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening. Fortune Journals, October 2025.
• First Author. Morphometric Analyses of Two Populations of Hyalella cf. azteca from Connecticut and Nebraska. Florida Academy of Science, March 2018.
• Coauthor. Population Genetic Analysis of Hyalella cf. azteca from Several Localities Across Florida and Georgia. Florida Academy of Science, March 2018.

• Community Service Chair - Meharry Academy of General Dentistry (Aug 2024 - Current)
• Class of 2026 Curriculum Chair - Depart of Academic Affairs (Aug 2023 - Current)
• Interprofessional Education Collaborator - Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance (Oct 2023 - March 2024)
• Cheerleading Assistant Coach - Amos P. Godby High School (Aug 2019 - May 2022)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, American Heart Association (AHA), Valid through March 2026.
• CPR/AED, American Red Cross, Valid through March 2026
• CITI Program: Human Subjects Research Training, Completed June 2025
• CITI Program: Responsible Conduct of Research, Completed June 2025

• National Health Service Corps Scholarship Recipient
• Omicron, Kappa and Upsilon Letter Recipient - Meharry's Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon
• Dean's List (2022-Current)
• The ASDA Award of Excellence