Samantha Plank
South Bend,IN
Summary
I am currently a General Dentist at a private practice who is a hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams.
Committed to continuous learning and growth by attending continuing education courses to provide current and different dental services to patients. Proficient in performing routine dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, and extractions, as well as more complex treatments like root canals and dental implants.
Implemented therapeutic and cosmetic services such as migraine, tension headache, TMD disorders, Botox and dermal fillers.
Skilled in diagnosing oral health issues and developing personalized treatment plans for patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate General Dentist
Ireland Park Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
- Led monthly team meetings to discuss practice goals, new policies and procedures, patient feedback and other pertinent topics.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Provided comprehensive dental care for a wide range of patients, including children, adults and seniors.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both colleagues and patients.
- Engaged in continuing education courses regularly in order to stay abreast of current trends in dentistry.
- Provided comprehensive dental treatment to patients of all ages, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, oral surgery, and root canals.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments, diagnoses and progress in electronic health record system.
Research and Development Organic Chemistry
Lebermuth
South Bend, USA
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Installed a new software in the GC-MS to create a more accurate and larger library for identifying molecules based on the retention time on the MS. In addition, created parameters for a better collimation that would detect molecules with a longer retention time of mass or volatility.
- Created excel spreadsheets with digital database of compounds found in a variety of essential and CBD oils and to increase the accuracy of the correct compound being identified and increased the validity and purity analysis received from other vendors.
- Validated product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds or inspection tools for quality control testing.
- Collaborated with different departments (IT, marketing, sales, QC, etc) and presented local/global product findings to the board and CEO of the company to aid in domestic/international business decisions.
QC Microbiologist
KIK Custom Products
Elkhart, USA
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Qualified lab analyst for Luminometer Celsis II Advance equipment
- Preformed proper microbial testing on different company products such as: Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson,etc
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Healthcare
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2018
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Restorative dentistry
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Botox and dermal fillers
- TMD, trigger point therapy, migraines, and myofascial pain treatment therapeutics
- Dental software proficiency
- Oral surgery
- Dental marketing
- Leadership role with managing and training staff members
Timeline
Associate General Dentist
Ireland Park Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
Research and Development Organic Chemistry
Lebermuth
03.2019 - 06.2019
QC Microbiologist
KIK Custom Products
06.2018 - 03.2019
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Healthcare
Oregon Health & Science University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Indiana Wesleyan University