YOUNG WOOK PARK

Diligent and dedicated dental professional with a robust foundation in dental procedures and patient care, committed to delivering exceptional service. Expertise includes diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and preventive dentistry, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills foster a supportive team atmosphere, enhancing collaboration among staff, dentists, and assistants while significantly improving patient satisfaction. Driven by a strong work ethic and a patient-centered mindset, actively pursuing opportunities to expand knowledge in orthodontics and continuously striving for professional growth.

• CODA-Accredited Dental School Graduate & INBDE Certification
• Licensed in Connecticut

NYUCD Orthodontic Society Executive Board Member

D4 Class Representative (Sep 2022 - Aug 2023)

• Cooperated with board members to provide mentorship and educational opportunities for the students interested in the orthodontic specialty by inviting guest lectures from orthodontic faculty/residents, shadowing experience, and the interview process
• Accepted to "Honors in Orthodontics" Program (Learned cephalometric tracing, fixed-bonded retainer application, bracket placement and removal, archwire bending, and elastic power chain application)

Korean Student Dental Association (KSDA) Executive Board Member

D1 Academic Representative & D3 Social Chair & D4 Class Representative     (Jun 2021 - May 2023)

• Lead presenter for dental instrument organization tutorial and D1 didactic course overview

• Planned social engagement events (e.g., D1 Welcome Party, D1-D2 social nights) and networking events (e.g., KSDA Spring Social, Alumni Nights) with alumni, residents, upperclassmen, and dental practices

• Organized a specialist panel of guest speakers for an “Information and Q&A Session” with dental students interested in GPR or specialty residency programs

NYUCD Student Success Network

Peer Mentor (Jun 2021- May 2022)

• Connected incoming D1 students to NYUCD community resources from academic support, club organizations to research opportunities
• Provided guidance and insight to incoming D1 students for transition and active engagement into the NYUCD community
• Conducted regular check-ins with mentees to monitor progress towards achieving their goals and to address any concerns or challenges faced
• Served as a role model for fellow students, demonstrating effective communication, problem-solving, and clinical skills

2023 GAMEX (Gyeonggi International Dental Academic Meeting & Exhibition) & 2025 SIDEX (Seoul International Dental Exhibition & Scientific Congress)

Seoul, South Korea (Sep 2023 & May-Jun 2025)

• Participated in dental convention & scientific congress clinical case presentations
• Lectures included "Partial Orthodontic and Clear Aligner Treatment in Preparation for Prosthodontics & Implants, Approachable Solutions for Correcting Orthodontic Problems of Mixed Dentition Children, Class II Malocclusion Bi-maxillary, Non-extraction, Upper Premolars Extraction cases, Possibility of Shape Memory Aligners: Next Generation Aligner Orthodontics, Misconceptions and Realities of Clear Aligner Therapy"

KSDA Student Assistant for Practical Tutorial Sessions

New York, NY (Jan-May 2022)

• Provided direct demonstration of cavity preparations (Class I, II, III, V) and composite restorations to 1st Year dental students in the bench lab with 1:1 mentorship and key tips

• Title: “Andrew's Analysis and Esthetic Sagittal Maxilla Position in Orthognathic Surgery: A Literature Review” (Principal Investigator: Dr. Analia-Veitz Keenan & Dr. Ana M. Munoz)
• Wrote a scientific literature review and critical analysis of Andrew's Analysis
• Created a poster presentation with “Abstract, Introduction/Background, Research objectives, Methods, Results, Bias Risk Table, and Figures/Diagram Explanations, Conclusions/Summary, Limitations”
• Created a focused clinical research question, completed a systematic literature search, review, and screening of articles using PRISMA guidelines, and critically appraised articles using the CAT form
• Presented at the 2022 NYU Annual Research Day