Lauren Ballew
Cumming,GA
Summary
Compassionate and personable dental graduate with a strong commitment to providing comprehensive patient care. Equipped with a broad range of skills and experiences from rigorous dental education, including proficiency in restorative prosthodontics, preventive care, and emergency treatment. Known for excellent interpersonal abilities, fostering positive patient relationships, and creating a comfortable, welcoming environment. Eager to leverage my clinical expertise and friendly approach to contribute to a dynamic dental practice dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Student
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2021.07 - Current
- Gained clinical experience guided by general dentists and specialists to complete 500+ procedures to date
Emergency Dental Clinic Student Dentist
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2024.06 - 2025.06
- Selected by faculty to work in the emergency dental clinic during the summer and winter months when student dental clinic is closed.
- Delivered quality care under pressure during emergency situations by remaining calm and utilizing critical thinking skills to address urgent dental needs such as extractions, pulpotomies, splinting of avulsed teeth, post-and-core buildups, and restorations.
Academic Peer Tutor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Chosen by faculty based on academic performance to tutor fellow classmates in anatomy, physiology, and fundamental sciences.
- Boosted student confidence and motivation with personalized encouragement and constructive feedback on assignments.
Education
D.M.D -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2021
Skills
- Patient management and treatment plan acceptance
- Restorative: (200+)
- Prosthodontics: crowns, bridges (30+ units), RPD/Full dentures (10 arches)
- Periodontics: Identifying and Diagnosing, Scaling and Root Planing (20+ quads), Maintenance
- Endodontics: anterior teeth root canal treatment, 1 case of molar endo completed
- Surgical: extractions (50+), flap design and sutures
- Digital workflow and scanning
- Implant restorations and surgical guides
- Pediatrics: Child Behavioral Management, operative
Timeline
Emergency Dental Clinic Student Dentist
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2024.06 - 2025.06
Academic Peer Tutor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2021.08 - 2022.05
Dental Student
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2021.07 - Current
D.M.D -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Georgia
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