Isaac Bloom
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Second-year dental student at Marquette University School of Dentistry with extensive hands-on experience in dental assisting, community health outreach, and clinical observation across private practice and non-profit settings. Strong foundation in preclinical dentistry, patient care, and leadership, with a demonstrated commitment to service, professionalism, and clinical excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental Group
Arlington Heights, IL
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted Dr. Nick Ruggio in a wide range of dental procedures, fast-paced private practice setting
- Set up + broke down operatories while maintaining strict infection control standards
- Took dental radiographs and performed periodontal charting
- Developed strong chairside assisting skills and refined manual dexterity
- Supported efficient patient flow and office operations
Dental Shadowing
Q Dental
Champaign, IL
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Shadowed Dr. Kelvin Jung in a private practice setting
- Observed a wide range of complex dental procedures + treatment planning
- Enhanced understanding of practice management and patient communication
Dental Assistant
Champaign County Christian Health Center
Champaign, IL
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted multiple dentists in providing free or reduced-cost dental care to underserved populations
- Assisted in a variety of clinical cases + procedures
- Gained experience working with diverse and underprivileged patient populations
- Strengthened adaptability, communication, and patient-centered care skills
Operations Manager (Contract)
FREECOVIDCENTER.com LLC
Wilmette, IL
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Established and managed multiple COVID-19 PCR testing sites during the pandemic
- Partnered with local synagogues, churches, the Salvation Army, and University organizations
- Integrated online appointment scheduling and coordinated outreach through social media
- Tested an average of 50-100 individuals per day of operation
- Provided critical healthcare access to veterans and underserved community members
- Led community outreach efforts to improve public health awareness and safety
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Milwaukee, WI05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2024
Skills
- Dental assisting chairside support
- Dental radiography patient screening
- Prophylaxis, OHI
- Intra/extra-oral examination
- Preclinical dentistry fundamentals
- Patient communication
- Community health outreach
- Operations management
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Treatment planning
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Professional
References
Dr. Nick Ruggio - 847-997-9681
Dr. Paul Potach - 847-338-8200
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental Group
05.2023 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Champaign County Christian Health Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
Dental Shadowing
Q Dental
01.2022 - 04.2024
Operations Manager (Contract)
FREECOVIDCENTER.com LLC
12.2021 - 11.2022
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
Marquette University School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign