Kevin Bedford
Westfiled,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated dental professional with a passion for educating patients on oral health and an eagerness to acquire new knowledge and confidence in patient care. Adept in operative care and patient education in oral health. Understands that the best care delivered is with an active listener, who builds trust first. Competent at communicating a comprehensive treatment plan and executing in a timely manner. An ideal employment opportunity would entail being an independent clinician under a mentor senior dentist.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Student
Indiana University, Purdue University
2019.08 - Current
- Prepared patients for dental treatments by welcoming, comforting, and draping patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
- Performed single rooted root canals, extractions, filled cavities, crowned teeth, SRP's, and prophylaxis cleaning.
- Followed up with patients after procedures for pain management and additional questions.
- Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.
- Treated, supported and cared for two patients per day on average.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish patient goals.
Supplemental Instructor - Tutor Biology/Chemistry Tutor
Lindner Learning Center
2015.06 - 2019.08
- Delivered academic assistance to students and study aids to improve course material comprehension.
- Followed supplemental instructions, procedures and policies set by academic center.
- Multi-focused learning approach for aided memory retention.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Indianapolis, United States05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2015
Skills
- Comprehensive treatment planning
- Dental fillings (Class I-ClassVI)
- Crowns/Bridges
- Simple extractions/Guided assistance with surgical extractions
- Bleaching trays
- Conventional dentures/RPD
- Tooth polishing and cleaning
- X-ray interpretation
- Teeth cleaning
- Safety practices
- Dental impressions
- Local anesthetics
- Single rooted root canal
- Educating patients
Affiliations
- ASDA
- American Dental Association
- Timmy Global Health Advocate
- Pianist for St. Maria Goretti Church for 14 years
Certification
- CPR - January 2024
- 20 hours CE courses - January 2024
- CDCA/ADEX - March 2023
- Integrated National Dental Boards - January 2023
Timeline
Dental Student
Indiana University, Purdue University
2019.08 - Current
Supplemental Instructor - Tutor Biology/Chemistry Tutor
Lindner Learning Center
2015.06 - 2019.08
DDS - Dentistry
Indiana University School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
- CPR - January 2024
- 20 hours CE courses - January 2024
- CDCA/ADEX - March 2023
- Integrated National Dental Boards - January 2023
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