Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Research
Leadership Experience
Global Health Experience
Letters Of Recommendation
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Riley Johnson

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Friendly and compassionate with passion for community health initiatives and wellness education. Possesses foundational knowledge of health practices and first aid, coupled with essential skills in communication and teamwork. Committed to making positive impact on community health and well-being.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant / Shadowing Experience

Various Dental Practices
Kentucky, USA
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted dentists during routine procedures including examinations, fillings, and extractions
  • Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized dental instruments following infection control protocols
  • Observed patient consultations and treatment planning to gain insight into patient-centered care
  • Developed strong understanding of clinical workflow, patient communication, and dental procedures

Global Health Volunteer - Dental Brigade

Global Medical Brigade
Guatemala
05.2025 - 2025
  • Assisted dentists in providing dental care to underserved communities
  • Helped with fluoride treatments and patient preparation during dental procedures
  • Provided comfort and reassurance to pediatric patients undergoing dental extractions
  • Gained exposure to public health challenges and the importance of access to dental care

Vice President

Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society
Bowling Green, KY, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinate professional development events and health-professional panels for pre-health students
  • Assist in organizing the annual Health Professional School Showcase with representatives from multiple professional programs
  • Lead initiatives including mentorship programs connecting underclassmen with upper-class pre-health students
  • Collaborate with executive board members to plan meetings, service opportunities, and networking events

Undergraduate Research - Cell & Molecular Biology

Brescia University
Owensboro, KY
01.2023 - 2023
  • Conducted research examining the effects of Mead Acid on HeLa cell lines
  • Designed experimental controls and maintained cell cultures over a four-week research period
  • Analyzed cellular responses to fatty acid exposure and documented results for presentation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2026

Skills

  • Dental assisting and chairside support
  • Patient communication and care
  • Sterilization and infection control protocols
  • Laboratory techniques and data analysis
  • Leadership and event coordination
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Accomplishments

    AED – Dr. Hugh Puckett Scholarship

    Western Kentucky University — May 2025

    • Selected as one of four recipients awarded to pre-health students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine

    • Recognized for strong academic performance and commitment to healthcare

    Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) Biological Honor Society

    Beta Beta Beta — April 2024

    • Inducted into the national biology honor society recognizing academic excellence in the biological sciences

    • Participate in meetings and activities promoting scientific research, scholarship, and service

    Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society

    Alpha Epsilon Delta — April 2024

    • National honor society recognizing high academic achievement among pre-health students

    • Engage in professional development, service initiatives, and healthcare career exploration

    • Currently serve as Vice President

Timeline

Global Health Volunteer - Dental Brigade

Global Medical Brigade
05.2025 - 2025

Vice President

Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society
01.2025 - Current

Dental Assistant / Shadowing Experience

Various Dental Practices
01.2024 - Current

Undergraduate Research - Cell & Molecular Biology

Brescia University
01.2023 - 2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Western Kentucky University

Research

Undergraduate Research - Cell & Molecular Biology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 2023-01-01, 2023-5-5, Conducted research examining the effects of Mead Acid on HeLa cell lines, Designed experimental controls and maintained cell cultures over a semester research period, Analyzed cellular responses to fatty acid exposure and documented results for presentation

Leadership Experience

Vice President, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, Bowling Green, KY, 2025-01-01, Present, Coordinate professional development events and health-professional panels for pre-health students, Assist in organizing the annual Health Professional School Showcase with representatives from multiple professional programs, Lead initiatives including mentorship programs connecting underclassmen with upper-class pre-health students.

Global Health Experience

Global Health Volunteer - Dental Brigade, Global Medical Brigade, Guatemala, 2025-05-18, 2025-05-25, Assisted dentists in providing dental care to underserved communities, Helped with fluoride treatments and patient preparation during dental procedures, Provided comfort and reassurance to pediatric patients undergoing dental extractions, Gained exposure to public health challenges and the importance of access to dental care

Letters Of Recommendation

  • Dr. King, Pebble Creek Dental, drking@pebblecreek.com
  • Dr. Spencer, Pebble Creek Dental, drspencer@pebblecreek.com