Developed treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
Participated in continuing education courses relevant to general dentistry practices.
Collaborated with specialists when referring patients for advanced care.
Provided guidance and mentoring to junior members of the clinical team on best practices in managing patients' care plans.
Participated in research projects that explored innovative treatments or interventions for specific medical conditions.
Associate General Dentist
Aspen Dental
Miami, USA
08.2023 - 12.2023
Developed treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
Participated in continuing education courses relevant to general dentistry practices.
Collaborated with specialists when referring patients for advanced care.
Facilitator
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, USA
01.2021 - 05.2022
The State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) is a free high school and college preparatory program designed for 7th-12th grade students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related STEM fields.
The State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP) is a free high school and college preparatory program designed for 7th - 12th grade students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine or related STEM fields.
Lab Teaching Assistant
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
New York, USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
Lab Teaching Assistant for the underclassman in their introductory Gross Anatomy Lab. Topics covered included: Dissection techniques, chest & arm dissection.
Lab Teaching Assistant
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
New York, USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
Teaching assistant for the underclassman in their introductory orthodontics course. Topics covered included: Fabrication of a trauma splint & an Essix retainer.
Education
Certificate - Surgical Placement of Implants
The Foundry Dental Center
Birmingham, AL
04-2024
GPR -
Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center
Brooklyn, NY
06-2023
DDS -
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
New York, NY
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL
04-2018
Certification
Invisalign Provider
Florida license, DN 27596
BLS & ACLS Certification
Presentations
2023 | Woodhull Hospital Residents' Annual Research Day, Brooklyn, NY
2020 | 96th Annual Session of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, New York, NY
2020 | 63rd Annual Session of the Birnberg Research Conference, New York, NY
Awards
2024 | Aspen Dental Award - Associate Dentist Medium Group Practice
2023 | Resident of the Year, GPR Woodhull Hospital
2019 | CDM Summer Research Fellowship Scholarship Award, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
2016 | Florida International University Honors College
Research
2023 | Application of orthodontics in the treatment of sleep apnea in children, Investigated obstructive sleep apnea treatments and its applications in pediatric dentistry through systemic literature review. Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY. PI | Mentor: Leora Walter, DDS
2019 | Behavioral differences between AB and Turku zebrafish (Danio rerio) strains, Different strains of Zebrafish were studied to reveal possible differences in locomotor behavior and social behavior using quantitative methods. Anxiety-like behavior was also tested using the novel tank assay. Faculty of Medicine | University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. PI | Mentor: Pertti Panula MD, PhD & Diego Baronio PhD
2016 | Oral Health Consumer Engagement Survey, Collect medical data as part of an Oral Health Consumer Engagement Survey. Performed data analysis and presented results to assigned supervisor. Florida Institute for Health Innovations, Miami, FL. PI | Mentor: Danielle Lewald
Leadership Experience
2020-Present | Service and Outreach Committee member, Hispanic Dental Association (HDA)
2020-2021 | Vice-President, Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
2020-2021 | Lunch and Learn Committee Chair, American Student Dental Association (ASDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
2019-2020 | Treasurer, Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
2019-2020 | Lunch and Learn Committee member, American Student Dental Association (ASDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
2019-2020 | Community Service Committee Chair, Student National Dental Association (SNDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
2018-2019 | Social Events and Fundraising Events Committee Member, Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
2018-2019 | Class Representative, Hispanic Student Dental Association (HSDA), Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY
Volunteer
2024- Present : Shadowing Orthodontist Dr Janiset Morales
2023- Present : Mentor Dental Assistants students from South Florida Dental Assisting School