Victoria Burns
Port Washington,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate dental student with a passion for pediatric dentistry, seeking to leverage comprehensive clinical training and genuine love for working with children in pursuit of a pediatric dental residency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ASDA District 2 Mentorship Initiative
Touro College Of Dental Medicine
10.2023 - Current
- Offer guidance and mentorship to dental and pre-dental students
- Provide encouragement of goals and aspirations while offering constructive feedback
Student Ambassador
Touro College Of Dental Medicine
08.2023 - Current
- Answered questions from visitors and potential students about Touro College of Dental Medicine.
- Led campus tours for prospective students every semester.
- Led Q & A sessions for prospective students
Peer Learning Partner - Tutor
Touro College Of Dental Medicine
03.2023 - Current
- Developed innovative teaching strategies that effectively engaged learners and led to increased academic achievement.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into lesson planning to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
Volunteer - Group Leader
Give Kids A Smile
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to parents, teachers, chaperones and peers
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the event's core values.
- Led groups of children safely through event activities while providing an educational experience
Volunteer
Give Kids A Smile
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Dental Assistant and Floater
Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Documented patient dental health information and medical history for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Explained consent forms and HIPPA guidelines
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Teacher's Assistant
Long Island University Post
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with teacher for lesson preparation by preparing materials.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Medical Office Assistant
Dr. Burns And Associates
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Updated patient information and insurance details for accurate medical records.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Hawthorne, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05.2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Patience under pressure
- Work effectively in a team environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Patient and empathetic with children, adults and those with special needs
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- First Aid Training
Research Experiences
- The Effectiveness of Water Fluoridation on Dental Caries Risk in Children Aged 1 – 21 years (May, 2024)
Touro College of Dental Medicine, Hawthorne NY
- A systematic review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE of evaluate the effectiveness of water fluoridation on dental caries risk
- Collected data from 850 pediatric patients of TCDM from 2018-2022 residing in fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities
- Analyzed their dental caries risk, incipient caries risk and developmental disorder history
- Reported findings at TCDM Research Day 2024
- Music Effects on Rat Lever Pressing (April, 2019)
Long Island University, Brookville, NY
- Analyze the effects of jazz and classical music on rat lever press performance
- Reported findings to professor and peers through a written report and verbal discussion
- Comparing Age and Anxiety Levels Between Age Groups (May, 2017)
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
- Analyze data collected via online questionnaire to study anxiety levels amongst different age groups
- Reported findings to professor and peers through written report and presentation
Presentations
- TCDM Research Day - "The Effectiveness of Water Fluoridation on Dental Caries Risk in Children Aged 1+ - 21 Years." (May, 2024)
Professional Affiliations
- American Student Dental Association (2022-Present)
- American Dental Association (2024-Present)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2024-Present)
Community Service
- Ronald McDonald House (2024-Present)
- Baking for families staying in the Ronald McDonald House
- ADA Give Kids a Smile (2022 & 2023)
- Student Ambassador
- Event Volunteer
Extracurricular Activities
- Club Member (2023- Present)
- Practice Management Club
- Pediatric Club
- Biomaterial's and Technology Club
- Secretary
- Italian Club
Timeline
ASDA District 2 Mentorship Initiative
Touro College Of Dental Medicine
10.2023 - Current
Student Ambassador
Touro College Of Dental Medicine
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer - Group Leader
Give Kids A Smile
04.2023 - 04.2023
Peer Learning Partner - Tutor
Touro College Of Dental Medicine
03.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Give Kids A Smile
04.2022 - 04.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Long Island University Post
01.2019 - 05.2019
Dental Assistant and Floater
Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental
02.2015 - 06.2021
Medical Office Assistant
Dr. Burns And Associates
06.2011 - 09.2014
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Long Island University
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