Shadowed pediatric dental residents in a clinical setting, treating patients from toddlers to teenagers. Observed procedures including exams, prophies, fluoride treatments, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application, composite fillings, stainless steel crowns (SSCs), extractions, and management of emergency cases.
Associate Dentist
Dental Care Kids
11.2024 - Current
Delivered comprehensive pediatric dental care for patients including preventative treatments (prophylaxis, fluoride applications, sealants), emergency care (trauma management, pain relief), and restorative treatments (composite fillings)
Performed stainless steel crowns, pulpotomies, root canal treatments, and both simple and surgical extractions
Provided custom dental appliances such as flippers and night guards to address patients' functional and aesthetic needs
Shadowed pediatric dentists to gain firsthand experience with behavior management techniques, patient communication, and a range of preventative and restorative procedures
Associate Dentist
New England Dental
08.2021 - 10.2024
Performed direct restorative procedures such as composite restorations and indirect restorative procedures such as crowns, fixed partial dentures, and veneers
Provided cosmetic dental services including in-office teeth whitening
Performed periodontal procedures including scaling and root planing and crown lengthening
Performed a variety of surgical procedures including simple and surgical extractions (e.g., third molars), alveoplasty, and gingivectomy
Research Graduate
Chang Lab, Public Health Research Institute Center, New Jersey Medical School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Investigated the role of human defensin 6 in enhancing HIV infectivity and transmission using quantitative PCR
Conducted scholarly research on the role of interferon epsilon in mucosal immunity and contributed data to ongoing studies
Performed molecular biology techniques including RT-qPCR, transfection, HIV infection assays, and Western blotting
Participated in weekly meetings; presented experimental results and data analysis to the principal investigator and research team
Teacher/Counselor
Veritas Advanced Learning Center
02.2012 - 08.2019
Taught SAT Subject Test preparation to classes of 25+ students, increasing average scores by over 150 points
Volunteered to support underperforming students through additional weekend classes and custom-created problem sets with detailed solutions
Contributed to the publication of an SAT Math preparatory guide, enhancing study resources for students
Taught math and science to elementary and middle school students in classroom and one-on-one settings, adapting lesson plans to suit diverse learning styles and age groups
Collaborated with parents and fellow educators to track student development and recommend strategies for continued academic success
Advised students on college applications, personal essays, and school selection based on standardized test scores and academic records
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
Cleveland, OH
05.2021
Master of Biomedical Sciences - undefined
Rutgers University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Newark, NJ
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.2011
Certification
CT Dentist License
NY Dentist License
Timeline
Extern
Pediatric Dental Associates of Cherry Hill
06.2025 - 06.2025
Associate Dentist
Dental Care Kids
11.2024 - Current
Associate Dentist
New England Dental
08.2021 - 10.2024
Research Graduate
Chang Lab, Public Health Research Institute Center, New Jersey Medical School
01.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher/Counselor
Veritas Advanced Learning Center
02.2012 - 08.2019
Master of Biomedical Sciences - undefined
Rutgers University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine