Rebecca Markham, DMD
Little River Medical Center
Myrtle Beach,SC
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Language
8
years of professional experience
General Dentist with experience providing comprehensive dental care in both traditional clinical and community-based settings. Strong background in public health, school-based dentistry, pediatric and special-needs populations. Fluent in Spanish with extensive experience in Spanish-speaking educational, healthcare, and community settings.
Work History
Dentist
1 Year 2 Months- Provide comprehensive general dental care in office-based clinical setting, focusing on diagnosis, treatment planning, preventive care, restorative treatment, and patient education.
- Experience in restorative dentistry, extractions, fixed/removable prosthodontics, anterior/premolar endodontic treatment, nitrous administration, digital scanning
- Deliver dental services through a school-based program, providing care to school-aged children in a mobile clinic.
- Utilize Spanish-language communication when caring for Spanish-speaking patients and families.
Teacher
1 Year- Instructed English and Biology at a bilingual school serving disadvantaged students from kindergarten to twelfth grade.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning and facilitated group activities that promote collaboration and critical thinking among students.
Summer Research Student
2 Months- Studied trans-synaptic neuronal spread of measles virus and viral clearance and latency of flu virus under Dr. Glenn Rall
- Edited content for virology textbook: Principles of Virology, 4th Edition (Flint, Racaniello, Rall, Skalka), enhancing clarity and accuracy of scientific information
Education
DMD - Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Extracurriculars: Public health certificate program, Hispanic Student Dental Association, Pediatric Club, Special Needs Club
- GPA: 3.90
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Latin Studies
- Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2016 – 2019
- Study Abroad: Mérida, Mexico – 2018
- GPA: 3.84
Skills
Pediatric dentistry
Patient management
Extractions
Treatment planning
General restorative dentistry
Emergency dental care
LANGUAGES
Fluent Spanish
INTERNSHIPS
Centro Integral para la Inclusión Escolar, January 2020
- Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Cortés, Honduras
- Led month-long free English course at Centro Integral para la Inclusión Escolar, an alternative school for children with special needs and abilities. Planned and led daily lessons.
FM4 Paso Libre, Summer 2019
- Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Lived and worked in a migrant shelter. Conducted interviews, cooked, cleaned, and helped maintain order while promoting the well-being of migrant individuals.
LEADERSHIP
Centre College Field Hockey, 2016-2018
- Student athlete
- SAA Academic Honor Roll Fall 2016, SAA Academic Honor Roll Fall 2017, Zag Field Hockey/ NFHCA DIII National Academic Squad 2016
Tutor, 2022-2023
- University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine
- Tutored first-year dental students in Body Tissues, Embryology and Oral Tissues
Timeline
Dentist
Little River Medical Center
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teacher
Smart Kids Academy
08.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Summer Research Student
Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2018 - 08.2018Read More
University of Pittsburgh - School of Dental Medicine
DMD from Doctor of Dental Medicine
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Centre College
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish, Latin Studies
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