Issa Bryant
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated dentist eager to continue my growth within the field of dentistry, while providing excellent patient care. With the use of strong communication and team building skills, I am able to connect with my patients and staff to provide the highest level of patient-centered care. My skills in diagnosing and treatment planning enable me to properly restore patient smiles while providing the highest quality and efficient service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Resident
Healthcare Network Of SWFL
Immokalee, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Build rapport with patients, instilling trust to provide comprehensive care.
- Conduct oral examinations, diagnose dental conditions, and develop treatment plans.
- Ensure patients have full understanding of periodontal status and proposed treatment plan while allowing autonomy
- Exposure to various dental disciplines including restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and periodontic
- Provide basic and specialized dental procedures from stainless still crowns to crown lengthening and vestibuloplasties.
- Follow up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
- Maintain high standards of sterilization protocols according to OSHA guidelines.
- Utilize advanced technology such as digital imaging systems during examinations or treatments
Dental Assistant
Lucia O Ditch DDS
Greenbelt, MD
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Summer Research Intern
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Studied the effects of overexpression of ClpA (protein) on E. coli cell development
- Attended seminars related to current topics in the field of biochemistry/protein degradation.
- Met with Principal Investigator and/or mentor to communicate project status, results and findings.
- Prepared and presented findings from research experiments that identified the proteins targeted by ClpA , being responsible for loss of viability of the E.coli cells.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry
Nashville, TN05-2023
B.S. in Dental Hygiene -
University of Maryland, School of Dentistry
Baltimore, MD05-2019
B.S. in Biology -
Spelman College Department of Biological Science
Atlanta, GA05-2016
Skills
- Patient Management
- Disease Control and Prevention
- Denticon Proficient
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Dentsply Sirona PrimeScan Intraoral Scanner
- Infection Control
- Fillings, Extractions, Crown/Bridge, Partial/Complete Dentures, Root canals, Prophy/SRP
- Implant Restoration
- Occlusal Guards
Volunteer Experience
Restoration Pointe Nashville, TN | 2020-2022
- Provided health care information to raise awareness and provide medical and dental health screenings for the unhoused
Salt Wagon Dental Clinic Nashville, TN | 2021-2022
- Conducted thorough intra and extra-oral examinations, provided free extraction services under local anesthesia and provided post-operative instructions
Remote Area Medical Livingston, TN | 2021-2022
- Provided cleanings, restorations, and extractions to underserved/uninsured communities.
Shelbyville Clinic Shelbyville, TN | 2022
- Provided restorations, cleanings, extractions, and dentures to communities in rural Tennessee
YMCA Pediatric Program Nashville, TN | 2022
- Provided cleanings, sealants and oral health information to school-aged children in Nashville, TN
Oral Health Day Nashville, TN | 2020
- Provided cleanings and restorations to underserved/uninsured children in the Metro-Davidson area in Nashville, TN
UMB Cure Scholars Sealant Program Baltimore, MD |2019
- Placed sealants and fluoride varnish on children
Baltimore Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic Baltimore, MD | 2019
- Served low-income and at-risk patients with free dental prophylaxis
Leadership Experience
- Meharry Global Health Organization, Dental Liaison & Service coordinator | 2023
- Maryland Dental Advocacy, Dental Hygiene Student Advocate | 2019
Certifications and Licenses
- BLS for Healthcare Providers | August 2023
- Bloodborne Pathogens | August 2023
- Public Health | April 2022
- Cultural Competency | November 2021
Timeline
Dental Resident
Healthcare Network Of SWFL
07.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Lucia O Ditch DDS
07.2016 - 05.2017
Summer Research Intern
National Institutes of Health
05.2013 - 07.2015
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry
B.S. in Dental Hygiene -
University of Maryland, School of Dentistry
B.S. in Biology -
Spelman College Department of Biological Science
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