Michael Luong
Overland Park,KS
Summary
As a fourth-year dental student at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry, I am committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while continually advancing my clinical skills. Born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas, I am driven to serve the community that shaped me through comprehensive and patient-centered dentistry. With an Asian American background, I value cultural understanding and inclusivity in patient care. I aim to join a practice where I can continue to grow professionally, build meaningful relationships with patients, and contribute positively to the oral health and well-being of the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Removable Partial Dentures TA
UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisting with student instruction and demonstrations
- Supervising and guiding students during clinical procedures
- Grading student assignments and providing feedback
- Preparing and presenting educational materials
- Participating in student evaluations and assessments
Lead Dental Assistant
Monticello Family Dental, Shawnee, KS
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Perform office management tasks such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records, and sending billing statements
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies and order when necessary
- Train and mentored new dental assistants via being employed part time as a dental assistant instructor for Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
- Travel to other dental offices part of New Horizons to assist as their dental assistant when needed
- Helped train new staff as when opening new offices part of New Horizons
- All past duties as a clinical assistant
Clinical Assistant
Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Take and develop dental radiographs
- Serve as an infection control officer, develop infection control protocol, prepare and sterilize instruments as well as equipment
- Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration
- Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; and participate in professional societies
- Act as Facilities Coordinator by arranging office maintenance with vendors and ensuring satisfactory job completion
Nail Technician
Nail Perfection and Spa, Mission, KS
05.2011 - 08.2018
- Greeted incoming clients in pleasant manner and determined wanted services
- Performed manicures and pedicures using a variety of instruments
- Maintained a high degree of detail while working with many clients
- Remained calm when managing a tight schedule to ensure all appointments were completed on time
- Assisted coworkers when needed to ensure clients were satisfied with services provided
- Ensured working area and nail salon overall were in clean working condition
- Communicated with clients throughout appointment to provide a more enjoyable experience
Taekwondo Instructor
IXL Martial Arts, Leawood, KS
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Taught self-defense techniques to children and adults of all ages
- Assisted in bringing more business to the studio by performing public demonstrations
- Managed small business and monthly income goals
- Introduced taekwondo concepts to children and adults to aid in teaching techniques
- Worked with parents of students to ensure child was comfortable during lessons
- Tested students every few months over concepts and lessons learned
- Handled various administrative tasks
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Kansas City05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2017
Professional Experience & Leadership
- Class of 2026 - President
- UMKC School of Dentistry - Student Ambassador
- Oral Surgery Department - Honors Student
- JayDoc Free Dental Clinic - Volunteer
- Class of 2027 - Student Mentor
- Removable Partial Denture - Teaching Assistant
- Complete Denture - Teaching Assistant
- Patient Care II - Teaching Assistant
- Operative II - Teaching Assistant
Honors/Awards
- Student of the year 2023 and 2024
- Scholarship Recipient of Robert and Lucille Cowan Scholarship
- Scholarship Recipient of Premier Dental Partners Scholarship
Certification
- Basic Life Support CPR and AED June 2024 – Current
- Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (Orthodontics) July 2019 – Current
- Missouri Basic Dental Assisting May 2019 – Current
- Licensed State of Kansas Manicurist July 2010 – Current
Timeline
Removable Partial Dentures TA
UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
08.2024 - 12.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
Monticello Family Dental, Shawnee, KS
07.2020 - 07.2022
Clinical Assistant
Burleson Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
08.2018 - 07.2020
Taekwondo Instructor
IXL Martial Arts, Leawood, KS
06.2014 - 07.2015
Nail Technician
Nail Perfection and Spa, Mission, KS
05.2011 - 08.2018
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Kansas