Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Leadership Experience
Personal Qualities
Mentorship Involvement
Why Dentistry
Timeline
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Paula Sominsky

Hewlett,New York

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Brian Kalb, PPC
Lawrence, NY, USA
08.2025 - Current
  • Chairside assisting in general and preventive dental procedures
  • Dental radiography and patient education
  • Instrument sterilization and infection control compliance
  • Support of anxious patients through calm communication

Dental Shadowing

Marina Podlubny, DDS
New York, NY, USA
06.2018 - 08.2024
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Program - Dental/Health Sciences Focus

University of New England
Biddeford, ME
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2025

Skills

  • Dental impressions
  • Dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Leadership Experience

  • President/Captain, Women's Club Volleyball, University of Connecticut, 2024-2025
  • Vice President, Women's Club Volleyball, University of Connecticut, 2023-2024
  • Secretary, Women's Club Volleyball, University of Connecticut, 2022-2023

Personal Qualities

  • Compassionate
  • Reliable
  • Patient-centered
  • Strong communicator
  • Leadership development
  • Professional growth

Mentorship Involvement

  • Mentor, UConn Pre-Dental Society
  • Mentee, Tufts University Dental Mentorship Program
  • Participant, 4-H Vernon Community Outreach Program
  • Member, Alpha Epsilon Phi

Why Dentistry

I have always known that I wanted to pursue a career in dentistry, but working as a dental assistant truly solidified that decision. Being one of the first people patients interact with, I often see them enter the operatory feeling anxious or unsure. Having the opportunity to calm their nerves, answer questions, and help them feel comfortable has been incredibly meaningful to me. Watching those same patients leave with a smile, frequently expressing gratitude to the dentist and the team, confirmed that dentistry is the profession where I feel most fulfilled-combining patient care, trust, and positive impact every day.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Brian Kalb, PPC
08.2025 - Current

Dental Shadowing

Marina Podlubny, DDS
06.2018 - 08.2024

Post-Baccalaureate Program - Dental/Health Sciences Focus

University of New England

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences

University of Connecticut
Paula Sominsky