Kan Wang
San Antonio
Summary
Compassionate and skilled dentist with a unique background in military emergency medical care, seeking a General Dentist position in a dynamic practice. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality patient care under pressure, with strong competencies in patient communication, comprehensive treatment planning, and preventive dentistry. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative teamwork in patient-centered care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Student Leader
The San Antonio Refugee Health Clinic
01.2019 - Current
- Conduct weekly dental screenings for refugees from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, performing comprehensive oral assessments and preventive care education
- Provide direct clinical services including extractions, fillings, and prophylaxis in a fast-paced, resource-conscious community clinic setting
- Triage patients and manage scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and ensure continuity of care
- Co-organize and implement quarterly Free Clinic Days (Jan, Feb, Aug, Sep), coordinating volunteers, supplies, and patient intake to expand access for underserved populations
- Collaborate closely with nursing and medical teams in interdisciplinary care planning, enhancing holistic patient management and cross-professional coordination
- Develop and apply culturally sensitive communication strategies to improve patient engagement and compliance within refugee communities
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
03.2014 - Current
- Provided emergency medical and dental first-responder care to service members in field and clinical settings
- Managed trauma, triage, infection control, and preventive health protocols in high-pressure environments
- Developed strong patient rapport and interdisciplinary teamwork skills within diverse populations
- Trained in sterilization, medical documentation, and compliance with clinical safety standards
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
San Antonio, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Immunology
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta08-2013
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Diagnosis Preventive & Restorative Dentistry Dental Radiography
- Infection Control & Sterilization Pain Management Periodontal Evaluation
- Treatment Planning & Case Presentation EHR/Dental Software Proficiency
- Patient-Centered Communication Emergency Response & Triage Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented Documentation Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments Cultural Sensitivity
- BLS/ACLS Certified Member, American Student Dental Association (ASDA) IADR International Association for Dental Research
- Eligible for Texas Dental Licensure
Timeline
Dental Student Leader
The San Antonio Refugee Health Clinic
01.2019 - Current
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
03.2014 - Current
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Immunology
University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Publications
Caries preventive effect of hydroxyapatite-containing toothpaste formulations: a microbial study.
Journal of Biomimetics – First author (under peer review)
Brønsted Acid Catalyzed Oxocarbenium-Olefin Metathesis/Rearrangements of 1H‑Isochromene Acetals with Vinyl Diazo Compounds
Journal of the American Chemical Society (IF: 16.38) – Second author
Diverse Reactions of Vinyl Diazo Compounds with Quinone Oxonium Ions, Quinone Imine Ketals, and Eschenmoser's Salt.
ACS Catalysis (IF: 13.7) – Second author
Formal [4+4]-, [4+3]-, and [4+2]-cycloaddition reactions of donor–acceptor cyclobutenes, cyclopropenes and siloxyalkynes induced by Brønsted acid catalysis.
Chemical Science (IF: 9.97) – Third author
Synthesis of Chiral Tetrasubstituted Azetidines from Donor–Acceptor Azetines via Asymmetric Copper(I)-Catalyzed Imido-Ylide [3+1]-Cycloaddition with Metallo-Enolcarbenes
Angewandte Chemie (IF: 16.82) – Second author
Chiral donor–acceptor azetines as powerful reactants for synthesis of amino acid derivatives.
Nature Communications (IF: 17.69) – Sixth author