Pratyusha Abbireddi
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Dental graduate pursuing Master of Public Health with extensive clinical experience and a solid foundation in community outreach. Proficient in patient education, preventive care, and health promotion strategies. Committed to leveraging clinical expertise and communication skills in internship opportunities focused on public health research and community wellness initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Volunteer
Hand In Hand Hospice
Arlington, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Developed community health education programs to raise awareness of advance care planning and end-of-life options.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to guide on living wills and decision-making.
- Evaluated program efficiency through systematic data collection and analysis, identifying service improvement areas.
- Created health communication materials, including brochures and flyers, to enhance understanding of hospice care.
- Strengthened community engagement by promoting hospice services and resources.
- Facilitated direct outreach initiatives to educate diverse populations on available support options.
- Enhanced skills in data-driven program evaluation and culturally sensitive health education practices.
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas
Arlington, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted faculty in grading assignments and managing course materials on learning platforms.
- Provided academic support to students through tutoring, office hours, and clarifying course content.
- Supported the development of case studies and public health learning tools to improve course delivery.
General Dentist
Trident Dental Clinic
Hyderabad, India
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Diagnosed and evaluated various dental conditions, diseases, and oral abnormalities through clinical assessment and patient history.
- Delivered cosmetic dental treatments, including teeth whitening, veneers, and cosmetic bonding to improve patients' dental aesthetics.
- Performed endodontic procedures such as root canal therapy to treat pulpal infections and preserve natural dentition.
- Treated over 250 patients across various clinical procedures, including extractions, scaling, tooth preparations, and conservative restorative treatments.
- Actively participated in community outreach programs, delivering essential dental care and services to underserved populations.
- Assisted senior faculty during advanced surgical procedures such as impaction removal and cyst enucleation.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices to promote long-term dental health.
Intern
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College and Hospital
Kurnool, India
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered oral health education talks at various schools as part of public health initiatives.
- Took part in numerous community dental camps organized by the institution in both school and rural village settings.
Education
Masters - Public Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX, USA10.2025
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College and Hospital
Kurnool, India12.2023
Skills
- Patient Care
- Oral Healthcare
- Dental Diagnosis
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Clinical Research
- Patient Advocacy
- Preventive Care
- Health Education
- Data analysis
- Community health education
- Program evaluation
- Patient communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Research
Technical Skills
- MS Office Suite
- SPSS
- SAS
- R Programming
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), 05/01/24, American Heart Association
- General Dentist, 12/01/23, Telangana state Dental Council, India
- Infection Control, 09/2025, American Health Training, USA
Timeline
Intern Volunteer
Hand In Hand Hospice
08.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas
08.2024 - 05.2025
General Dentist
Trident Dental Clinic
03.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College and Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Masters - Public Health
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
G. Pulla Reddy Dental College and Hospital