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Melissa Martirano

Melissa Martirano

Morristown,NJ

Summary

Dentist well-versed in bread-and-butter dentistry such as fillings, crowns and bridges, dentures, extractions, and root canals. Particularly adept at creating treatment plans that align with both patient needs and financial considerations, ensuring a positive experience for every individual.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class Representative

NJDA Tri-County Dental Society
Newark, NJ
04.2024 - 05.2025
  • Work with members of the NJDA Tri-County Dental Society to schedule meetings addressing various dental topics.
  • Provide frequent communications to classmates on scheduled meetings, topics and speakers.
  • Report roaster of meeting attendees to the NJDA Tri-County board.

Member of the Italian Dental Society

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Newark, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Attend meetings to discuss and plan various events.
  • Meet with other members of the club to speak about and celebrate my Italian heritage.

Junior Board Member

KinderSmile Foundation
Bloomfield, NJ
02.2016 - 08.2021
  • Work at non-profit organization with children without dental insurance.
  • Instruct children how to properly brush their teeth and teach them about oral health care through interactive education sessions.
  • Raise money for the foundation through sponsorships and bake sales.

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Conducted research on pharyngeal jaws in bony fish.
  • Discovered how the bones relate to evolution in suction feeding.
  • Took CT scans, performed bone segmenting and created three-dimensional models using Mimics.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Newark, NJ
05.2025

Bachelor of Science -

University of Michigan – LSA
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Diagnosis skills
  • Teamwork
  • Patient care
  • Attention to detail
  • Empathy and Compassion

Accomplishments

    International Baccalaureate Diploma recipient 06/2018

Certification

  • New Jersey State Dental License - 2025
  • AHA Basic Life Support Certification - 2025
  • American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX/Commission on Dental Competency Assessment (CDCA) Dental Licensing Board Exam - 2024
  • Integrated National Boards Dental Examination (INBDE) - 2024

Timeline

Class Representative

NJDA Tri-County Dental Society
04.2024 - 05.2025

Member of the Italian Dental Society

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
09.2021 - 05.2025

Undergraduate Researcher

University of Michigan
09.2019 - 05.2021

Junior Board Member

KinderSmile Foundation
02.2016 - 08.2021

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

Bachelor of Science -

University of Michigan – LSA
Melissa Martirano