Karelyn Germosen Then

Endodontic Clinical Instructor | Pediatric Endodontics Focus

Demonstrated dedication and passion as dental educator, leveraging clinical experience in endodontics with strong focus on pediatric patient care. I provide comprehensive instruction across didactic, preclinical, and clinical settings, helping predoctoral students build confidence, competence, and critical thinking skills in endodontics.

Applied patient-centered approach and commitment to academic excellence to enhance student learning, support professional growth, and advance endodontic education, particularly in pediatric endodontics.

• Coordinated on-call schedules for dental residents to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 coverage
• Resolved scheduling conflicts and arranged timely coverage for unexpected resident absences

• Professor at the Graduate School of Dentistry specializing in the Master's Degree program in Endodontics
• Developed and delivered engaging course content that met curriculum objectives to enhance student learning
• Assess student performance through exams, projects, and assignments
• Provided timely feedback and academic support to foster student success and engagement
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure consistency across course sections
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades
• Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
• Integrated technology and multimedia resources into instruction to enrich learning experiences
• Contribute to curriculum development and course improvement initiatives

• Two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry in a postgraduate program emphasizing patient management, special needs patient management, restorative and implant dentistry; being able to provide high levels of care in different areas of dentistry such as implants, prosthodontics, operative and digital dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Executed advanced dental procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and protocols.

• Delivered exceptional patient care, ensuring comfort and trust during dental procedures.
• Maintained accurate patient histories and treatment details through meticulous record-keeping practices.
• Organized and set up instruments and trays, streamlining the workflow for dental treatments.
• Maintained meticulous record-keeping practices for accurate patient histories and treatment details.
• Managed dental supply inventory by placing timely orders, ensuring continuous operational flow.
• Integrated lab digital workflow to enhance precision and speed in dental procedures.

• Skilled in CEREC and Invisalign technologies, enhancing patient options for dental care.
• Proficient in performing a variety of dental work, aiding in patient treatment.
• Executed recall card processes and follow-up calls to enhance patient retention.
• Coordinated scheduling to improve clinic efficiency and boost patient satisfaction.
• Verified insurance benefits and processed claims for accurate billing and effective financial management.

• Oversaw four hospital dentistry departments, ensuring adherence to clinical research protocols by dental students.
• Conducted performance evaluations and created comprehensive reports on staff productivity, financial forecasts, and operational expenses to inform decision-making.
• Achieved targeted goals and ensured protocol compliance while optimizing work environments to enhance departmental effectiveness.
• Collaborated closely with hospital coordinators to review monthly administrative reports and strategize on agenda setting and goal fulfillment.
• Collaborated with hospital coordinators to analyze monthly administrative reports and align on strategic agenda setting and goal fulfillment.

• Directed an 8-member multidisciplinary team, achieving optimal task allocation and accountability.
• Led strategic initiatives to align team objectives with patient education seminars, enhancing community outreach.
• Initiated patient satisfaction surveys to elevate service quality standards.
• Initiated patient satisfaction surveys to identify service quality gaps and inform improvement strategies.
• Collaborated with the hospital director and regional supervisor to streamline work schedules.
• Collaborated with hospital director and regional supervisor to optimize work schedules, improving staff resource allocation.

• Provided care to emergency room patients.
• Led dental educational conferences for patients, enhancing their understanding of endodontic procedures.
• Conducted outreach in northern dental community.

Phelps Hospital/Open Door Medical Centers.

Two-years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry in a postgraduate program emphasizing patient management, special needs patient management, restorative and implant dentistry; being able to provide high levels of care in the different areas of dentistry such as implants, prosthodontics, operative and digital dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery.

• Honor roll: List for Spring 2020 semester.
• Honor roll: Honor List for Spring 2019 semester.
• Honor Roll: FDU's Phi Omega Epsilon honor society for Spring 2020 semester.
• Awarded: Latin Honors Award
• 4.0 GPA
• summa cum laude graduate

• Honoree of Recognition Parchment for having reached highest distinction "Summa Cum Laude” in Endodontics.
• Awarded: Academic Excellence Recognition Award in Endodontics with a 3.82 GPA.
• 3.86 GPA
• summa cum laude graduate