Mentorship & motivational speaking engagements
Erin Howard
Pediatric Dentist
Houston,TX
Summary
Friendly and caring Pediatric Dentist who values a conservative, gentle approach to treatment. Dedicated to providing high-quality care for children of all ages, including those with special health care needs, while fostering a positive and comfortable environment to support each child's long-term oral health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pediatric Dental Resident
East Carolina University
6 2022 - 2024.06
- Profound understanding of didactic curriculum in Pediatric Dentistry.
- Diagnosis and treatment planning of developing dentition.
- Non-pharmacologic behavior management techniques.
- Sedation: experience with oral sedation in clinic setting under faculty supervision and deep sedation at local outpatient surgery center.
- Orthodontics: clinical experience recognizing, diagnosing and treating malocclusions with emphasis on managing developing dentition through interceptive orthodontics.
- Anesthesiology rotation: experience in managing infants, children and adolescents undergoing general anesthesia.
- Pediatric medicine rotation: exposure to children being treated in settings such as Emergency Department, subspecialty clinics, multidisciplinary clinics and general pediatrics.
Nanny
Self Employed Services
2018.01 - 2022.06
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide in attaining positive behavior.
- Prepared meals and snacks based on dietary guidelines.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books.
Surgical Dental Assistant
Fairfax Oral and Maxillary Surgery
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Prepared surgical procedure rooms for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepared patients for surgery by comforting, draping and hooking patient up to surgical vital machines.
- Assisted oral surgeon in procedures by passing instruments, providing suction and supporting airway while patient undergoes general anesthesia.
- Imputed patients' health and dental records into electronic EMR note.
- Cleaned and sterilized dental equipment used in practice.
Education
Pediatric Dentistry -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 2001.05 -
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA 2018.07 -
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 2013.08 -
Skills
Prevention care with nutritional guidance
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
Restorative dentistry
Non-pharmacological behavior management
Nitrous oxide administration
Oral sedation
Full mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia
Diagnosis and treatment of Interceptive orthodontics
Emergency & Trauma dental care
Interests
Marketing & social media
Dental education teaching
Community service, volunteer work and mission trips
Hobbies: Volleyball, swimming and traveling
Timeline
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
2018.07 -
Nanny
Self Employed Services
2018.01 - 2022.06
Surgical Dental Assistant
Fairfax Oral and Maxillary Surgery
2017.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology
Hampton University
2013.08 -
Pediatric Dentistry -
East Carolina University
2001.05 -
Pediatric Dental Resident
East Carolina University
6 2022 - 2024.06
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