Jesus Vivar, DMD, MS

Reliable and dedicated general dentist dedicated to patient safety and comfort, with focus on providing patient-centered care. Team player that cultivates trusting interactions with patients and staff while delivering exceptional dental care. Seeking a long-term position that offers mentorship and allows professional growth.

Hispanic Student Dental Association (Tufts Chapter) - President

05/2021 - 05/2022

Supervised all student organization meetings, oversaw event planning, worked with the National Hispanic Dental Association and Massachusetts Hispanic Dental Association for shared events, held multiple meetings for all members of the school (200+), direct the annual Spanish Terminology Lessons, and oversaw the fundraising of all events. 

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine - Clinical Teaching Assistant 

05/2021 - 05/2022

Guided incoming 3rd year students with their transition into clinic. Proctored exams for underclassmen, conducted Axium workshops, performed infection control audits, helped in preclinical areas and worked with individual students when asked by practice coordinator or any attending doctor. Helped in radiology and emergency clinics when needed.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine - Pediatric Teaching Assistant 

03/2021 - 05/2022

Helped students with pediatric operative preparations and other preclinical procedures. Graded and recorded student competencies and other exercises. 

Hispanic Student Dental Association (Tufts Chapter) - President-Elect

05/2020 - 04/2021

Attended all executive board meetings. Helped organize The Service Learning Trip to the Dominican Republic. Participated and coordinated the committee for the Nuestro Niño’s Contest and The Orgullo contest. 

Hispanic Student Dental Association (Tufts Chapter) - Admissions Representative

07/2019 - 04/2020

Contacted all perspective TUSDM dental students who marked “Latino/Hispanic” on application. Offered guidance and mentorship pre and post interview at TUSDM. 

The Dimock Center - Dental Extern 

Roxbury, MA - 08/2021 - 10/2021

Provided comprehensive dental care to an underserved, multi-cultural patient population. Dental procedures performed: Pedodontics, Operative, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Fixed/Removable Prosthodontics and Endodontics. 

Boston Living Center - Telehealth/Teledentistry 

Boston, MA -  02/2021 - 05/2022

Conducted dental health interviews in order to triage to proper dental clinic in dental school or other dental clinics. 

Lessons in a Lunch Box - Volunteer 

East Boston, MA - 08/2018 - 05/2022

Conducted a nutritional and oral health presentation to primary school children during their lunch break. Worked with small groups following presentation on proper brushing techniques and healthy nutritional options. 

Most Holy Redeemer Parish - Volunteer

East Boston, MA - 08/2018 - 05/2022

Conducted a nutritional and oral health presentation after Sunday school session. With the use of games, worked with small groups to go over oral health and nutritional education.