Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Scholarships
Professional Affiliations
Timeline
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Moneka Erian

Moneka Erian

Lehi,UT

Summary

Compassionate dental student graduating in April 2025 with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Awarded the NHSC scholarship for dedication to serving underserved communities, with experience in extractions and preventative care. Recognized for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and a proactive approach to enhancing patient outcomes in fast-paced clinical settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic Patient Care Provider

Roseman University Of Health Sciences
08.2021 - Current
  • High efficient clinic specializing in providing quadrant dentistry to a large range of underserved populations.
  • Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
  • Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Developed skills in patient communication, education, and empathy in a clinical setting.

Junior League Care Fair Coordinator

08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated and participated in events providing free dental care to children and underserved communities.
  • Performed prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and dental screening for early detection of oral health issues.

Give New Utahns a Smile

Roseman University Of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2025
  • Provided comprehensive dental care addressing urgent needs of refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Back to School Brush-Up / Give Kids a Smile

Roseman University Of Health Sciences
04.2021 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with colleagues to provide complete exams, prophylaxis, and specialty referrals to 800+ children.

Dental Student External Rotation

Midtown Community Health Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

• Delivered comprehensive patient care, including examinations, restorations, extractions, prosthetics, and preventive treatments.

• Managed patient cases from diagnosis to treatment planning and follow-ups.

• Gained extensive hands-on experience in operative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.

• Completed external rotations at a community health center, treating underserved populations and honing skills in patient education.

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Roseman University of Health Sciences College
South Jordan
04-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside
06-2020

Associate of Science - Biology

Orange Coast College
06-2018

Skills

    Patient education and communication

    Comprehensive oral examination

    Oral surgery procedures

    Restorative dentistry techniques

    Infection control protocols

    Emergency dental care

    Pain management techniques

    Nitrous oxide administration

    Endodontic treatments

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Scholarships

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship

  • The National Health Service Corps program is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This award goes towards my three years of dental school and will require a service obligation of three years at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area score of 3 or more.


Professional Affiliations

  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Americal Dental Education Association (ADEA)
  • American Student Dental Association (ASDA)

Timeline

Dental Student External Rotation

Midtown Community Health Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

Clinic Patient Care Provider

Roseman University Of Health Sciences
08.2021 - Current

Junior League Care Fair Coordinator

08.2021 - 04.2025

Give New Utahns a Smile

Roseman University Of Health Sciences
08.2021 - 04.2025

Back to School Brush-Up / Give Kids a Smile

Roseman University Of Health Sciences
04.2021 - 04.2025

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Roseman University of Health Sciences College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California, Riverside

Associate of Science - Biology

Orange Coast College
Moneka Erian