Nara Choi D.D.S
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Offering solid foundation in dental science and keen interest in patient care. Brings ability to quickly learn and apply new dental techniques and procedures, contributing to high standard of patient care. Ready to use and develop strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Aiming to further my dental expertise in Cosmetic Dentistry with the Kois Center (enrolled in September 2025) and implantology with the Maxi course (enrolled for 2025). Currently completed implant course with Implant Pathways and performed full arch aveloplasty with placement of 6 implants as well as immediate implants in sites #7 and 10 with PFR and bone grafts placed. Currently taking courses through Zuhr and Hurzeler in Periosurgery.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dentist
Dentistry For Children
07.2022 - Current
- Skilled in pediatric dentistry practices which aided in alleviating fear or discomfort among children during their visits.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
- Performed Pulpotomies, placed porcelain, bioflex and stainless steel crowns, performed extractions and placed spacers in children from 2 years old to adult.
Dentist
Sugarbug
11.2017 - 07.2022
- Built long-lasting relationships with patients by consistently providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Performed pediatric treatments under IV sedation, managed emergencies, splinting
- Diagnosis of ortho issues and refer
Dentist
Dr Mailin Mimi Lai
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Performed complex dental procedures such as root canals, extractions, and dental implant placements to restore patients' smiles
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
Elected Chief Resident
NYU Lutheran Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2009
Performed Cosmetic dentistry, complex surgical extractions, molar endodontics, advanced implant placement and restorations
Performed closed reduction of jaw fractures and aided in open reductions in the OR
Performed Perio surgery and crown lengthening procedures
Resident GPR
NYU Lutheran Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2008
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentist
New York University
New York, NY06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Material Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY06.2002
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis skills
- General restorative dentistry
- Emergency dental care
- Crown placement
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Surgical extractions
- Pediatric dentistry
- Dental implantology
- Orthodontic knowledge
- Implant restoration
Certification
BLS and CPR
Fellow in Implant Dentistry
Certification of Mastery in Periodontitis I
Timeline
Dentist
Dentistry For Children
07.2022 - Current
Dentist
Sugarbug
11.2017 - 07.2022
Dentist
Dr Mailin Mimi Lai
08.2008 - 08.2014
Elected Chief Resident
NYU Lutheran Medical Center
08.2008 - 08.2009
Resident GPR
NYU Lutheran Medical Center
08.2007 - 08.2008
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentist
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Material Science
Cornell University
BLS and CPR
Fellow in Implant Dentistry
Certification of Mastery in Periodontitis I
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