Selected for the 2023 cohort of Destination Dental School, an annual, award-winning, nation-wide pathway program for students underrepresented in the dental profession.
· Improved hand skill development through hands-on activities in a state-of-the-art preclinical simulation laboratory: resin placement, alginate impressions and model pouring, suturing, bleaching trays, and root canals in acrylic blocks.
· Shadowed in orthodontics, prosthodontics, endodontics, AEGD, and pediatric clinics at UB SDM and partner sites in Buffalo, NY.
Researched and presented a team research project on Disparities in dental care associated with race and ethnicity in children.
Dental Assistant
Tomlinson Dental
Tampa, FL
09.2022 - 12.2022
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Dental Assistant Student
Academy For Dental Assistants
Saint Petersburg, FL
07.2020 - 10.2021
Completed a twelve-week dental assistant training program with hands on training.
Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for each procedure.
Administered x-rays under supervision.
Dental Assistant Externship
Diamond Dental
Oldsmar, Flori
09.2020 - 02.2021
Completed 200 hours of hands on training provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Shadowing
Dr. Susan Blankenship Pediatric Dental Office
Palm Harbor, FL
06.2020 - 08.2020
Observed Dr Blankenship. in a variety of dental procedures.
Gained insight into the daily operations of a dental office.
Communicated effectively with patients in order to provide comfort during their visit.
Demonstrated empathy towards patients by providing emotional support when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Barry University
Miami, FL
05-2025
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program - Health Sciences
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, MA
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05-2020
Certification
Expanded Functions Certification
Dental Radiology Certification
Professional Membership
Increasing Diversity in Dentistry pipeline program (IDID)
Timeline
Graduate of Destination Dental School
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
06.2023 - 07.2023
Dental Assistant
Tomlinson Dental
09.2022 - 12.2022
Dental Assistant Externship
Diamond Dental
09.2020 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant Student
Academy For Dental Assistants
07.2020 - 10.2021
Shadowing
Dr. Susan Blankenship Pediatric Dental Office
06.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Barry University
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program - Health Sciences
Buffalo General Hospital at University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Internal Medicine ResidencyBuffalo General Hospital at University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Internal Medicine Residency
Associate Director of Admissions & Student Affairs at University Of Colorado School of Dental MedicineAssociate Director of Admissions & Student Affairs at University Of Colorado School of Dental Medicine
Periodontics Program Coordinator at University of Colorado Anschutz- School of Dental MedicinePeriodontics Program Coordinator at University of Colorado Anschutz- School of Dental Medicine