Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Leadership Positions
Volunteer Experience
References
Extracurricular Activities
Crafting
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TIA DONALD

Summary

Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dentist

Fresh Dental Care
06.2023 - Current
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental examinations and personalized treatment plans.
  • Managed dental emergencies promptly, addressing acute pain and preventing further complications.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Utilized advanced dental technology, such as digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
  • Diagnosed periodontal disease early through routine assessments, initiating timely interventions to prevent tooth loss or damage.
  • Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
  • Enhanced oral health for patients through comprehensive cleanings, fluoride treatments, and oral cancer screenings.
  • Removed wisdom teeth and performed root canals.

Associate Dentist

Harding Dental Care
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Established rapport with patients of all ages, providing a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere for both children and adults.
  • Built strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and open communication regarding their dental concerns.
  • Collaborated with fellow dentists to develop best practices for complex dental procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.

Licensed Sales Agent

Combined Insurance
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Generated sales by meeting with prospective and existing clients to identify the cadre of benefit options offered to help them determine the right insurance coverage for their personal and or business needs; Remained in compliance with production, activity and regulatory industry standards; Regularly attended company meetings to provide feedback on ways to strengthen business practices and bottom-line revenue; Timely completed all required training activities and programs; and Kept abreast of existing and new company sales materials to provide risk management strategies to best manage the changing portfolio needs of clients.

Dental Assistant

Cabo Dental
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Performed routine cleanings; Applied sealants and fluoride on pediatric patients; Performed X-rays, dental impressions, and read blood pressure; Assisted dentist chairside with patient treatment by using four-handed dentistry; Prepared the dental operatory for patient exams and surgical treatment; Sterilized instruments and ensured all necessary equipment ready for the dentist; and Advised patients on recommended oral hygiene.

Data Entry Clerk

And Take Names
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Organized files and collected data to be entered into the computer and Performed administrative corrections on errors and exception documents.

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Resident

NYU Lutheran Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Provided comprehensive dental care to underserved, uninsured, and underinsured patients both with and without medical complications including diagnosis, treatment planning, and provision of care to address the patient's oral health needs; Provided Oral Health Care Education to patients that focused on health promotion and disease prevention using advanced dental treatment modalities; Remained current on training activities for the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) Emergency Preparedness, CPR Certification, and eClinical Works Software; Provided weekly case study presentations on Microsoft Power Point to dental residents and peers; Stayed abreast of Peer Reviewed Journal presentations to best manage the most up-to-date delivery of oral health care utilizing advanced concepts of patient practice management; Regularly attended online classes, presentations and workshops regarding oral health care and systemic health for quality improvement to address changing health care landscape; Passed Online Saki tests; Attended weekly Removable Prosthodontics Rotation; and Completed Cultural Competency training and received Certificate of Completion.

General Practice Resident

Louisiana State University Health Science Center
07.2013 - 04.2014
  • Oral Presentations for weekly teleconferences; Journal Review Presentations; Grand Rounds Seminars; General Dentistry Clinic Rotation; General Dentistry preformed in Operation Room for special cases or Medically compromised patients; Anesthesiology Rotation; Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Rotation; and Oral Health Program, Health Centers in Schools at Woodlawn Elementary School.

Dental Assistant

Davis Dental Arts Studio
08.2010 - 01.2011
  • Prepared the dental operatory for daily procedures; Assisted the dentist through procedures; Cleaned operatory after each procedure; Scheduled patient appointments; Adhered to OSHA's protocol regarding sterilization and disinfecting; Made dental impressions; Captured patient x-rays and panoramic; and Assisted the dentist in charting a treatment plan for each patient.

Dental Intern

Associated Dental Group Externship Program
02.2010 - 07.2010
  • Preformed dental procedures under the supervision of a Board Certified Dentist; Preformed day to day dental operations; Counseled patients about diagnosis and treatment options; Devised comprehensive and limited treatment plans; and Assessed patients at home oral health care and provided relevant feedback on their effectiveness.

Student Summer Research

Boston University School of Dentistry
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Preformed a significant number of ELISAs for an ongoing research study regarding inflammatory markers in association with periodontal disease; Entered data from assays and interrupting results; and Presented various presentations on research results to a myriad of audiences.

Viral Clearance Member Technical Staff

BioReliance Corporation
02.2005 - 06.2006
  • Performed a wide variety of assays and laboratory tests required to characterize product/ material safety; Made scientific observations and maintained a detailed workbook to ensure all documentation fulfilled generally accepted professional industry research standards and requirements; Prepared media and solutions consistent with consumption patterns and shelf life specimen; Maintained technological principles and applications of the organization's products and services to clients served; Identified and recommended improvements that may increase the efficiency or effectiveness for overall quality of workload processes; Investigated the development of new methodologies as well as Standard Operation and Procedures; and Completed reports, summaries, laboratory protocols, etc.

Sales Representative

Saks, Incorporated
06.2002 - 11.2004
  • Achieved sales and credit goals; Assisted customers in the buying process; Provided knowledgeable and friendly customer service; and Maintained familiarity of Microsoft Office and company software.

Undergraduate Mentorship Program Participant

University of California San Francisco
05.2003 - 08.2003
  • Dental Admissions Test (DAT) preparation; Studied Morphology courses; Conducted research projects that included 'Fibromyalgia in Conjunction with Trauma'; and Gained hands-on clinical experience through dental rotational assignments in pediatrics, general dentistry, and orthodontics.

Food and Beverage Restaurant Hostess

Walt Disney World Company
01.2001 - 05.2001
  • Maintained safe and healthy environment for guests; and Upheld rules that eliminated or contributed to food-borne illness.

Education

Licensure Review Course -

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2022

Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree -

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
07.2004

High School Diploma -

Natchez High School
Natchez, Mississippi
05.1999

Skills

  • Root canal treatment
  • Infection control maintenance
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Filling caries
  • General restorative dentistry
  • Preventive Care
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Tooth Repair
  • Extracting teeth
  • Local anesthesia administration

Certification

CPR and First Aid

Affiliations

  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • American Student Dental Association
  • Student National Dental Association
  • Ewell Neil Research Association
  • Christian Medical and Dental Associations
  • Meharry Medical College Alumni Association
  • American Dental Association

Leadership Positions

  • 2007-2008, Freshman Class Representative, Ewell Neil Research Association
  • 2008-2009, Archivist, Meharry Geriatric Student Forum
  • 2008-2009, Shadow Buddy, Student National Dental Association Executive Board
  • 2008-2009, Sophomore Class Representative, American Dental Association

Volunteer Experience

  • 2014, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion- National Oral Health Surveillance System, Oral Health Program, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Provided dental screenings for under-privileged children grades K-5, Identified those children in need of fluoride sealants and emergency dental treatment, Provided information about the importance of oral health care, Distributed oral hygiene care products
  • 2011, Kites for Kids, Nashville, Tennessee, Provided dental screenings for children, Distributed oral health care products, Provided information about oral health care
  • 2010, Mount Zion Baptist Church Oral Cancer Screenings, Nashville, Tennessee, Provided Oral cancer screenings for one of Nashville's largest local churches, Distributed pamphlets and oral hygiene products, Provided relevant information about oral cancer and general maintenance of oral health care
  • 2009, Feed the Children Distribution Center, Nashville, Tennessee, Packing food, Hygiene or Avon boxes along with Prepping same items
  • 2008, Embassy Dental, Nashville, Tennessee, Shadowed a general dentist, Learned about important office procedures and insurance claims
  • 2007, Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center, Nashville, Tennessee, Organized and participated in health screening to include blood pressure readings at senior centers, grocery stores, and local prisons, Conducted and planned community stakeholders meetings, Participated in Diabetic Clinic Day to raise awareness of Diabetes and educate patients on disease management, Shadowed dentists to observe them in various clinical settings

References

References will be furnished upon request.

Extracurricular Activities

2005, Member, Metropolitan Baptist Church 2005, Member, Magnificat dance Ministry 2006, Presenter, Dental Impressions Clinic 2006, Member, Mount Zion Baptist Church 2006, Member, Wings of Anointing Dance Ministry 2007, Speaker, Dental Impressions Workshop 2008, Participant, Geriatric Student Form, the Geriatric Ball 2008, Speaker, Dental Student Luncheon 2008, Participant, AIDS Walk 2009, Participant, Oral Cancer Walk, Project Saving Smiles 2024

Crafting

I love to craft custom gifts for personal use for family and close friends in my spare time.

Timeline

Dentist

Fresh Dental Care
06.2023 - Current

Associate Dentist

Harding Dental Care
01.2023 - 06.2023

Licensed Sales Agent

Combined Insurance
03.2020 - 08.2021

Dental Assistant

Cabo Dental
08.2018 - 03.2019

Data Entry Clerk

And Take Names
11.2017 - 11.2018

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Resident

NYU Lutheran Medical Center
10.2015 - 04.2016

General Practice Resident

Louisiana State University Health Science Center
07.2013 - 04.2014

Dental Assistant

Davis Dental Arts Studio
08.2010 - 01.2011

Dental Intern

Associated Dental Group Externship Program
02.2010 - 07.2010

Student Summer Research

Boston University School of Dentistry
07.2008 - 08.2008

Viral Clearance Member Technical Staff

BioReliance Corporation
02.2005 - 06.2006

Undergraduate Mentorship Program Participant

University of California San Francisco
05.2003 - 08.2003

Sales Representative

Saks, Incorporated
06.2002 - 11.2004

Food and Beverage Restaurant Hostess

Walt Disney World Company
01.2001 - 05.2001

Licensure Review Course -

Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree -

Meharry Medical College

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Southern University and A&M College

High School Diploma -

Natchez High School
TIA DONALD