Naomi Tran
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Passionate general dentist with over 5 years of experience in Dutch and U.S. practices, specializing in complex restorations, emergency dentistry, and digital workflows. Multilingual clinician (Dutch, English, Vietnamese, Chinese) skilled in building trust with diverse patients and optimizing clinic efficiency through preventive care and precise treatment planning. Dedicated to lifelong learning to deliver truly personalized, evidence-based care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Just Dental, Duc Do DDS
Westminster, California
02.2025 - Current
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Take digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Mix impression materials, take impressions, and pour casts.
- Fabricate temporary crowns or bridges from impressions.
- Prepare dental materials such as composite resin, impression material, and cements.
- Sterilize instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintain a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Dentist
Tandartsenpraktijk Christiaansen & De Groot
Gilze, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Conducted oral examinations, periodontal care, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, and other restorative procedures.
- Fitted patients with dentures, bridges, and other prosthodontic dental appliances using analog and digital workflows.
- Conducted full mouth rehabilitation, utilizing the injection molding technique.
- Managed dental emergencies, providing immediate treatment and relief to patients in pain or distress.
- Performed cosmetic dentistry procedures, including whitening, veneers, and bonding, to enhance patients' smiles and confidence.
- Referred patients to specialists for wisdom teeth removal, braces, and other procedures.
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Delivered compassionate care and calmed anxious patients.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Worked closely with dental hygienists to ensure optimal patient care.
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patients rights to privacy.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive care measures.
- Led patient consultations, discussing treatment options, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor progress of treatments or surgeries performed.
- Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
Dentist
Dental Clinics Tilburg Amazone
Tilburg West, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
12.2022 - 01.2025
Dentist
Tandartspraktijk Oirschot
Oirschot, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
12.2022 - 01.2025
Dental Assistant
Just Dental, Duc Do DDS
Westminster, CA
02.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Dentist
Mondzorgpoli - De Slagen
's Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
11.2020 - 01.2022
- I worked, in addition to the day shifts, an evening and night shift every Monday evening and every other Sunday, providing urgent care.
- This included a majority of treatments that were specific to trauma, endodontics, extractions, as well as demanding, caring, and supportive communication.
Dentist
Tandartsenpraktijk Kroeten
Haagse Beemden, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
04.2020 - 01.2022
Dentist
Dental Clinics Tilburg Amazone
Tilburg West, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
04.2020 - 12.2021
Dentist
Tandartsenpraktijk Achtse Barrier
Woensel, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
05.2020 - 06.2021
Dentist
Samenwerkende Tandartsen Tilburg
Tilburg Reeshof, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
10.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Assisting Student
Samenwerkende Tandartsen Tilburg
Tilburg Reeshof, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
05.2019 - 10.2019
All-Round Restaurant Worker
Geisha Lounge BV
Tilburg
10.2010 - 10.2017
- Focused on supervising the practical course of the evening.
- Responsible for providing good service to the guests.
- Supervised the food, drinks, and was responsible for the bill.
- It is of utmost importance to be able to communicate well and be patient.
Snackbar Staff
Cafetaria de Hasselt
Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
04.2010 - 09.2012
Snackbar Staff
Cafetaria den Besterd
Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
03.2007 - 09.2011
- Experienced snackbar attendant skilled in food prep, deep-frying, customer service, and cash handling in a fast-paced Dutch snackbar environment.
Education
Master of Science - Dentistry
Academic Center For Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)
Amsterdam08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Academic Center For Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)
Amsterdam07.2016
Propaedeutic Certificate in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy -
Fontys Hogescholen
Eindhoven07.2013
VWO Diploma (Natural Sciences & Technology / Health & Biology With German And Latin) -
2College Cobbenhagenlyceum
Tilburg07.2011
Skills
- Patient consultation
- Oral examination
- Preventive dentistry
- Periodontal care
- Rubber dam isolation
- Dental bonding
- Endodontic therapy
- Fixed prosthodontics
- Temporary crown fabrication
- Removable prosthodontics
- (Partial) Denture adjustments
- Emergency care
- Extracting teeth
- Anesthetics administration
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Teeth bleaching
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Treatment planning
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Dental laboratory relations
- Team collaboration
- Continuous learning
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Self-motivation
- Impression taking
Affiliations
- Co-authored thesis on mandibular advancement therapy published in a peer-reviewed journal (2023).
- Awarded 9.1/10 patient satisfaction score (based on 108 respondents) by the Dutch Dental Quality Register (KRT), reflecting exceptional clinical care and patient communication (2024).
- Selected attendee at international dental conferences (California Dental Association Convention, UAE Dental Exhibition Dubai), staying current with global advancements in restorative and digital dentistry.
- Active participant in KNMT-accredited courses and masterclasses (e.g., Tooth Wear Course, Leuven), demonstrating commitment to evidence-based practice.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Dutch Resuscitation Council | March 2019
- Radiation Safety & X-ray Certification Qualified for dental radiography | October 2024
- Emergency Response (BHV) Tilburg | May 2023, May 2024
Extracurricular Activities
Conferences & Seminars
- NVVRT - Resto Meets Endodontology | Breukelen, Utrecht (Nov 2024)
- Paro Symposium | Tilburg, Noord-Brabant (Nov 2024)
- KNMT Academy Refresher Course: TMS Dentistry (Oct 2024)
- Excent Tandtechniek - Digital Excellence Congress | The Hague (Oct 2024)
- NVVRT - Resto Meets Chiropractic | Breukelen, Utrecht (Jun 2024)
- Straumann - Digital Excellence Course | Geertruidenberg (Apr 2024)
- PARO2024 Congress | Amsterdam (Apr 2024)
- NVVRT - Resto Meets Periodontology | Breukelen, Utrecht (Apr 2024)
- Education by Thomas - Deep Margin Course | Abingdon, UK (Dec 2023)
- Masterclass: The Tooth Wear Course | Leuven, Belgium (Nov 2023)
- KNMT Regional Meeting | Rotterdam (May 2023)
- Flowable Injection Technique (Anterior/Posterior) (Apr 2023)
- Itero - Invisalign Seminar | Orange, CA (Jun 2022)
- California Dental Association Convention | Anaheim, CA (May 2022)
- UAE International Dental Conference | Dubai (Jun–Jul 2021)
- Predictable Endodontics | Nijmegen (Jun 2021)
- BHV (Emergency Response) Course | Tilburg (May 2024, May 2023)
- Referral Evening - Elisabeth Hospital | Tilburg (Mar 2023)
- Referral Evening - Staas & Bergmans | ’s-Hertogenbosch (Mar 2023)
- Hall Technique & Pulpotomy Course | Tilburg (Nov 2019)
- GC Composite Course (Modules 1 & 2) | Leuven (2018–2019)
- Perio Workshops | Amsterdam (Jan–Feb 2019)
- LUMC Clinical Evening | Leiden (Nov 2018)
- AUMC/OLVG/ACTA Referral Evening: Snoring & OSAS (Nov 2018)
- KNMT Student Conference | Utrecht (Oct 2018, Oct 2017)
Languages
- Dutch: Native (written & spoken)
- English: Fluent (written & spoken)
- Vietnamese: Fluent spoken, Intermediate written
- Chinese: Intermediate (spoken)
Personal Information
- Nationality: Dutch
- Work authorization: eligible to work in EU/US
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Just Dental, Duc Do DDS
02.2025 - Current
Dentist
Dental Clinics Tilburg Amazone
12.2022 - 01.2025
Dentist
Tandartspraktijk Oirschot
12.2022 - 01.2025
Dentist
Tandartsenpraktijk Christiaansen & De Groot
11.2022 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Just Dental, Duc Do DDS
02.2022 - 09.2022
Emergency Dentist
Mondzorgpoli - De Slagen
11.2020 - 01.2022
Dentist
Tandartsenpraktijk Achtse Barrier
05.2020 - 06.2021
Dentist
Tandartsenpraktijk Kroeten
04.2020 - 01.2022
Dentist
Dental Clinics Tilburg Amazone
04.2020 - 12.2021
Dentist
Samenwerkende Tandartsen Tilburg
10.2019 - 01.2020
Dental Assisting Student
Samenwerkende Tandartsen Tilburg
05.2019 - 10.2019
All-Round Restaurant Worker
Geisha Lounge BV
10.2010 - 10.2017
Snackbar Staff
Cafetaria de Hasselt
04.2010 - 09.2012
Snackbar Staff
Cafetaria den Besterd
03.2007 - 09.2011
Master of Science - Dentistry
Academic Center For Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
Academic Center For Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)
Propaedeutic Certificate in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy -
Fontys Hogescholen
VWO Diploma (Natural Sciences & Technology / Health & Biology With German And Latin) -
2College Cobbenhagenlyceum