Megana Tangella
Brooklyn
Summary
Licensed dentist and current GPR resident with a strong surgical focus and advanced training in implant placement, bone regeneration, sinus augmentation, and surgical third-molar extractions. Proficient in CBCT-guided treatment planning, implant restorations, endodontic therapy, and fixed prosthodontics including single-unit and multi-unit crowns. Seeking a clinically progressive practice with opportunities for continued growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practice Resident
One Brooklyn Health
07.2025 - Current
- Determine medication and dosage schedule given patient's vitals, condition and allergies.
- Reviewed patient records, medications and immunization statuses.
- Discussed potential side effects of medication or immunizations with patients.
- Analyzed test results and examination information for accurate patient diagnosis.
- Participated in shared call system with other providers to provide continuous coverage for patients on 24-hour basis.
- Consulted and coordinated patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists.
- Provide comprehensive dental care in a hospital-based setting with increasing clinical autonomy.
- Perform CBCT interpretation for diagnosis, implant planning, and surgical decision-making.
- Place dental implants, including surgical planning, site preparation, and post-operative management.
- Perform bone grafting procedures, including socket preservation and ridge augmentation.
- Complete surgical and non-surgical extractions, including impacted and surgical wisdom teeth removal.
- Perform anterior, premolar, and molar endodontic therapy, including rotary instrumentation and obturation.
- Restore endodontically treated teeth with core buildups and full-coverage restorations.
- Manage medically complex patients in coordination with physicians and specialists.
- Participate in emergency call coverage, managing dental trauma, infections, and acute pain.
Dental Hygienist
Turning Leaf Dental
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including sores, recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
- Document dental history or chief complaint; records and reports pertinent observations and patient reactions to dental staff, as appropriate; documents lab procedures and ensures follow up on results.
- Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending Dentist. Procedures may include Prophylaxis, Periodontal Scaling, Root Planning, Debridement, Application of Fluoride Treatments, and Application of Protective Sealants.
- Assist with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and [Task].
Student Dentist Provider
Fairfield Group Practice
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Perform dental cleanings and examinations while maintaining a patient satisfaction rate
- Patient management, diagnosis and treatment planning
- Full mouth intra-oral xrays and Panoramic xrays intra oral scanner use
- Impression taking and sending out cases to labs
- Provide Oral Hygiene instructions and use teach back methods to patients
- Most Operative, Prosthodontic and Periodontal appointments finished within an hour
- Comfortable with anterior and posterior restorative and prosthodontics treatment including crown preparations, dentures, removable partial denture and onlays
- Anterior Endodontic Root canals performed successfully
Externship
Winslow Indian Healthcare Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Provide dental care to patients of tribal origin residing in eight different chapter areas located in the southwest region of Navajo Nation.
- This nonprofit community setting provides dental care is available at no cost to patients, allowing providers and patients to focus on executing the ideal treatment plan.
- The culturally diverse patient population treats many patients dealing with hypertension, issues related to diabetes and high cholesterol
- Clinical responsibilities included extractions, pulpectomies, restorative care such as fillings and comprehensive pediatric care.
Lead Dental Assistant for Orthodontic and Pediatric Treatment
OPD Smiles
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Coronal polishing, nitrous monitoring and sealant application
- Pediatric and Adult bitewings, Periapical, Occlusal, Panoramic and Cephalometric X-rays
- Fluoride varnish application
- Taking and Pouring Up Impressions for pediatric and Orthodontic Appliances- Space maintainer (unilateral and bilateral, mouth guard, retainer)
- Maintaining clinical supplies and inventory
- Coordinating Lab cases with multiple dental labs- separate labs for Pediatric and Orthodontic
- Sterilization instruments and Treatment Room
- Charting existing and recommended treatment on cloud nine software
- 4 handed dentistry for the following treatments: porcelain and stainless-steel crowns, root canals, indirect and direct pulp caps, composite and flowable fillings, extractions, Silver Diamine Fluoride, and more.
- Assisted and monitored vitals simultaneously during IV sedation and oral sedation (using papoose board)
- Attended marketing events and hosting booths to educate families as well as attract possible patients.
- Trained New employees
- Orthodontic Pictures, wire change and ortho adjustments
- Bracket removal and addition
- Answered phones and scheduling patients
Education
Master of Science - General Practice Residency
Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY 07-2026
D.M.D -
Tufts Dental School
Boston, MA05-2025
M.S. - Biomedical Sciences
Barry University
Hollywood, FL01.2021
B.S. - Healthcare Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX01.2018
Skills
Advanced Skills
Advanced Comprehensive Treatment Planning
Moderate IV Sedation and Pharmacological Management
Digital Dentistry Workflow and Implant Planning
Esthetic Dentistry
Invisalign Certification
Emergency Dental Care
Dental Photography
CBCT Interpretation
Special Needs Dentistry
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Single-unit crowns (anterior and posterior)
- Fixed partial dentures (bridges)
- Implant restorations (single-unit implant crowns)
- Implant impressions (open- and closed-tray)
- Occlusal evaluation and adjustment
- Single-unit and multi-unit crowns (anterior and posterior)
- Fixed partial dentures (bridges)
- Implant restorations (single-unit implant crowns)
- Implant impressions (open- and closed-tray)
- Occlusal evaluation and adjustment
- CBCT interpretation and surgical planning
- Implant placement
- Bone grafting (socket preservation, ridge augmentation)
- Surgical third-molar extractions
- Flap design and suturing
- Guided Bone Regeneration
- Anterior, premolar, and molar root canal therapy
- Rotary instrumentation
- Working length determination
- Obturation techniques
Affiliations
- American Student Dental Association, Tufts 2022-2024
- Student Member
- Massachusetts Dental Society 2022-2024
- Member
- Massachusetts Dental Hygienist Association 2024
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygiene License, Massachusetts
- RDH
- CPR/BLS Training 10/24– 10/26
- Volunteer
- Registered Dental Assistant License, Texas 10/18 – 10/21
- RDA
- License obtained through UTHealth Science Center San Antonio
Languages
Hindi
Timeline
General Practice Resident
One Brooklyn Health
07.2025 - Current
Externship
Winslow Indian Healthcare Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Hygienist
Turning Leaf Dental
10.2024 - 05.2025
Student Dentist Provider
Fairfield Group Practice
07.2023 - 05.2025
Lead Dental Assistant for Orthodontic and Pediatric Treatment
OPD Smiles
01.2019 - 05.2020
M.S. - Biomedical Sciences
Barry University
B.S. - Healthcare Studies
University of Texas at Dallas
Master of Science - General Practice Residency
Interfaith Medical Center
D.M.D -
Tufts Dental School
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Tufts Dental Entrepreneur Society, Boston, MA 2023 – Present
- Vice President
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Hamza Shihata
- Creating a community of like-minded individuals with entrepreneurial aspirations
- Providing resources to Tufts dental students and bringing in the best dental innovators to inspire students
- Coordinate lunch and learns with Derby Entrepreneurship center
- Tufts Dental Endodontic Society, Boston, MA 2021-2023
- Treasurer
- Creating and maintaining the Endodontic Society Annual Budget
- Ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of all club’s income and expenditure
- Collaborate with local Endodontists to speak at Tufts
- Coordinate hands on endodontic workshops for students in order to increase their knowledge and exposure into the specialty
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- University of Texas at Dallas
- Dr. Heidi Kane Close Relations and Health
- Collected saliva sample from couples taken at specific times of the day
- Analyzed recording of the couples to determine associated cortisol levels during at and before saliva sample was taken
- Advertised around University and Surrounding Businesses
- Screened initial participants over the phone
- Intake new and Current participants in software
- Maintain Confidentiality of All Participants
- Delivered New participant instructions
- Drove to Pick up Participant Supplies once participant was finished with the study
- Administered Debriefing about study with participants
- Decoded and logged daily participant diary entries