Inna Chernikova
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Highly motivated dentist with 10+ years of dental experience in Ukraine. Experienced in prosthodontics, endodontics and operative dentistry. Committed to leveraging modern dental technologies to provide high-quality patient-centered dental care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentist Family Practice
CHERNIKOVA FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC
KROPYVNYTSKYI, Ukraine
02.2013 - 05.2021
- Treated 4-6 patients a day
- Performed exams and evaluated x-rays to determine a patient’s health
- Created treatment plans addressing dental health issues for optimal patient outcomes
- Recommended procedures while clearly communicating potential drawbacks and complications to patients
- Provided care that included dental fillings, restorations, endodontic, or prosthetic treatment
- Delivered endodontic treatment and retreatment, including molars, using rotary Ni-Ti instruments
- Made fillings using dental resin composites
- Installed solid metal and porcelain fused to metal crowns
- Provided partial and full dentures to restore chewing efficiency
- Simple tooth extraction
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaling and air polishing system
- Educated patients on oral hygiene best practices and effective home dental care strategies
- Prescribed antibiotics and other medications
- Treated patients with respect and consideration of pain, sensitivities, and anxieties
- Developed a positive atmosphere that helped patients feel comfortable
- Maintained patient records and organisational documents
- Oversaw computer and software maintenance
- Inventory and asset management
- Performed accounting and bookkeeping tasks for financial accuracy
- Personnel management
- Personnel management
Dental Intern
KROPYVNYTSKIY REGIONAL DENTAL CLINIC,
KROPYVNYTSKIY, Ukraine
08.2010 - 08.2012
General Dentist
PRIVATE DENTAL COMPANY "ELIT DENT"
KROPYVNYTSKIY, Ukraine
09.2012 - 12.2010
Education
M.D. - Dentistry
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham05-2026
M.D. - Dentistry
UKRAINIAN MEDICAL DENTAL ACADEMY
POLTAVA, UKRAINE06-2010
Skills
Restorative Dentistry: Composite restorations Working with rubber dam
Endodontics: Root canal therapy for anterior teeth and premolars
Oral Surgery: Simple extractions, bone grafting
Prosthodontics:
- Zirconia, PFM crowns and bridges placement
- Placement of implant-supported crowns
- Design and fitting of metal framework partial dentures
- Complete dentures fabrication
Digital Dentistry: Digital scanner system 3Shape TRIOS
Periodontics: Prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
Diagnostics: Comprehensive examinations, radiographic interpretation, and oral cancer screenings
Treatment Planning: Creating personalized, multi-stage dental care plans for diverse patient needs
Compliance: Strict adherence to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC infection control protocols
Languages
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
CRDTS
GPA
3,71
Timeline
General Dentist Family Practice
CHERNIKOVA FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC
02.2013 - 05.2021
General Dentist
PRIVATE DENTAL COMPANY "ELIT DENT"
09.2012 - 12.2010
Dental Intern
KROPYVNYTSKIY REGIONAL DENTAL CLINIC,
08.2010 - 08.2012
M.D. - Dentistry
University of Alabama At Birmingham
M.D. - Dentistry
UKRAINIAN MEDICAL DENTAL ACADEMY