KEZIAH NGOZI SHOYOMI

Experienced dental professional with 20 years in diverse practices, managing routine and emergency appointments for patients of all ages. Specializes in general dentistry, delivering comprehensive care while fostering strong patient relationships. Skilled in patient education and team leadership, enhancing patient comfort and understanding of dental health.

• American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
• Nigerian Dental Association (NDA)
• Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
• Association of Private Dental Practitioners of Nigeria (APDPN)
• Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN)
• University of Lagos School of Dental Sciences Alumni

• 01/16/26-03/10/26. Introduction to Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
• 03/21/26. Healthcare Provider Adult, Child, Infant, CPR & AED Training (BLS), American Health Care Academy.
• 12/09/23. Dental Assistant National Board (ADAA) Radiation Health and Safety Certificate.
• 09/06/2023-12/09/23. American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) Home Study Course, Washington, DC, United States of America.

• 03/24/26: Hazard Communication Compliance and Waste Management. /Pace Academy of General Dentistry program for Continuing Education. (PACE AGD) (4 Hours)
• 03/24/26: Tele-Dentistry and Access in Underserved Urban and Rural Communities. (PACE AGD) (2 Hours)
• 03/24/26: Contemporary Update on Pre-procedural Rinsing. /PACE AGD. (3 Hours)
• 03/24/26: Laser Plumes? More than a Puff of Smoke. /PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 03/24/26: Whole Mouth Health and Preventive Dentistry for Older Adults. /PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 03/24/26: Non-invasive/non-restorative treatment of Caries lesions. /PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 03/23/26: Trends and Demographics: Dry Mouth. /PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 03/23/26: Long Haulers? A Long Road Back to Oral and Systemic Health. /PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 03/22/26: Holistic Pain Management. /Colgate/PACE AGD. (3 Hours)
• 04/27/2025: Sleep Apnea management for the Dentist. /Procter & Gamble/AGD. (3 Hours)
• 04/26/25: Incorporating Dental Sleep Medicine into Your Practice. /Glidewell/PACE AGD.
• 04/11/25: Crown and Bridge Preparation. /Glidewell/PACE AGD.
• 04/11/25: OSHA - The Basics of Bloodborne Pathogen-Infection Control. /Absolute OSHA Consulting/PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 02/21/25: Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act. /Absolute OSHA Consulting/PACE AGD.
• 02/21/25: Further Updates on Water Fluoridation (2024). /Colgate/PACE AGD. (2 Hours)
• 02/03/25: Dental Radiographic Pitfalls and Errors. /ADAA/PACE AGD.
• 12/13/23: Introduction to Basic Concepts in Dental Radiology. /ADAA/PACE AGD. (18 Hours)
• 12/13/23: Identifying Diseases of the Teeth and Oral Cavity through Radiographic Images. /ADAA/PACE AGD.
• 12/13/23: Radiation Biology, Safety, and Protection for Today's Dental Team, ADAA/PACE AGD.
• 07/15/23: Opioid Addiction Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals, ADA/CERP.

12/01/25- Present: Owner of an online business. 

• Creating listings, including detailed item descriptions, photographing, testing, cleaning, and preparing items.
• Handling customer inquiries and addressing issues, managing inventory, and maintaining records.

01/01/96-12/31/99: Independent Founder, Cinnamon Clothiers. 

• Founded and managed a custom apparel business to help fund my dental education.
• Cultivated manual dexterity and precision, essential for clinical dental procedures, through intricate sewing techniques. Managed time efficiently to meet deadlines for custom orders while completing a rigorous dental curriculum.

DENTAL:

Volunteer Dentist.

• 08/01/18-11/30/22: In partnership with Winning Sword Church, Lagos, Nigeria. Impacted over 10,000 children over 4 years through annual dental health conferences. These events promoted oral hygiene, improved health outcomes, and provided essential oral care products like toothbrushes and toothpaste.
• 06/01/21-10/31/22: Improved access to dental care for 14,000 underserved students in government-run public schools through workshops and free dental screenings. This ultimately led to improved overall well-being, reduced absenteeism, and increased confidence among students.

NON-DENTAL:

Volunteer.

• 04/01/24- Present: People for Urban Progress (PUP): Indianapolis, IN. 46222.

Sorted materials, organized by type and purpose, washed and dried, meticulously cut out intricate designs, and packaged finished products for shipment/delivery.

• 03/205-Present: Covenant House, Indianapolis, IN. Cleaned restrooms and the main auditorium before services.
• 11/01/24-01/31/25: Hasten Hebrew Academy, 6602 Hanover Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46260: Transformed the library into a vibrant haven for young minds, featuring nature-inspired paintings and paper cutouts of trees, flowers, butterflies, and playful animals like frogs, creating an inviting atmosphere that sparks curiosity and imagination.

• Matrix systems for direct restorations. 10/2025
• The 3-step scanning protocol for the iTero. 6/2023
• The Mouth - Window to the Body. 04/2022
• The Evolution of the Toothbrush. 08/2020
• Liver Cirrhosis- Etiology, Clinical Presentations and Management. 03/23/96
• Odontogenic Cysts: Classification, presentations, and treatment. 07/24/99
• Liver Cirrhosis- Etiology, Clinical Presentations and Management. 03/23/96

01/1997-05/1999: Head of Ladies' Alliance, University of Lagos, Nigeria.  

• Built a vibrant and inclusive community by designing and leading impactful monthly workshops centered on wellness, peer mentorship, networking, and sisterhood.
• Organized a fundraising program for the acquisition of new musical instruments for the fellowship.

• Dental Radiographer License/ Indiana Department of Health/01/24-Present