Experience

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  Timber Dental

  • Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

  • Associate Dentist

    • Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
    • Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

    Comprehensive dental treatment involving oral surgery, endodontics, removable & fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, and restorative dentistry with minimal sedation

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  • Portland, Oregon, United States

  • Dentist, GPR Resident

    • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
    • Portland, Oregon, United States

    Gained the ability to manage patients with complex medical histories, dental anxiety, PTSD, and effectively communicate effectively w/ other hospital professionals when neededRefined skills in all disciplines of clinical dentistry:• Removable & Fixed Prosthodontics: Experienced in complete/ partial dentures, immediate dentures, implant retained over dentures, and fixed partial dentures• Oral Surgery: Competent in full mouth simple and surgical extractions, immediate socket preservation, osseous surgery, tori removal, biopsy of various oral lesions, and implant treatment planning with CBCT interpretation• Endodontics: Proficient in anterior, bicuspid, and molar endodontic therapy • Periodontics: Experience in Diagnosis, etiology, and rationale of periodontal treatment. • Restorative: Competent in direct restorations, indirect restorations involving inlay, onlay, crown and bridge, CAD/CAM, implant restorations.• Oral Pathology: Gained large exposure to various oral lesions and indications for biopsyOff-Service Rotations in:• Anesthesiology: Assisted hospital staff in pre-op assessments, airway management, intubation, and monitoring patients during general anesthesia • Transplant: Gained clinical experience in risk assessment, patient history and physicals, admission, discharge, and care of inpatients and outpatients pre and post-transplant. • Emergency Medicine: Assisted in evaluation and management of systemic emergencies, especially those that may occur in a dental office settingPrepared monthly presentations on topics regarding classic and current literature, advanced treatment planning work-ups, and various pertinent medical topics as they affect the oral structures and dentistry.

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  UCLA School of Dentistry

  • Dental Student

    • Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

    UCLA R.V. Tucker Gold Study Club Selective | July 2019- Present• Attended weekend workshops twice per quarter to practice and perfect the conservative gold restorative technique. • Achieved proficiency in preparing, waxing, casting, and delivering partial gold inlay and onlay restorations under the mentorship of esteemed dentists in the cast gold technique.• Presented PowerPoint cases to club members and faculty at the end of every weekend clinic session.UCLA Venice Dental Center Rotation | January- March 2020• Participated in a weekly rotation to enhance clinical knowledge and skills in treatment planning.• Performed consults, general restorative procedures, root canals, and SRPs.• Gained strong ability to work independently, efficiently and enhanced time management skills.UCLA Children’s Dental Center Pediatric Block Rotation | January 2020• Participated in a 3 day/week rotation to enhance clinical knowledge and skills in treatment planning for pediatric cases.• Provided new patient exams, application of fluoride varnish, sealants, local anesthesia, fillings, and prophies to children.• Educated parents and children on effective oral hygiene methods and nutritional counseling.• Grasped understanding of controlling the behavior of pediatric patients.UCLA Interprofessional Education Block Rotation | October 2019- March 2020Team Lead | January 2020• Participated in a bi-monthly discussion with other UCLA dental students, medical students, and nursing students to evaluate trending topics in health care and the importance of interprofessional communication for the benefit of overall health for all patients. • Functioned as team leader to lead discussions regarding assigned articles, time management, the importance of health care, and insurance coverage. Oral Pathology Active Learning Laboratory | September- October 2018• Participated in the examination, diagnosis, and discussion of biopsied oral tissues under the supervision of an oral pathologist.

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  Romano's Macaroni Grill

  • Oceanside, CA

  • Hostess & Server

    • Aug 2009 - Aug 2017
    • Oceanside, CA

    • Performed various duties including leading of server and host teams, employee training, opening, closing, cash handling, to-go orders, greeting and seating guests.• Demonstrated exceptional customer service, and multitasking skills.

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  Newport Smiles Dental Spa

  • Newport Beach, CA

  • Dental Intern

    • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
    • Newport Beach, CA

    • Various duties including assisting with front desk, inventory management, perio charting, sterilization of operatories and instruments, tray and room preparation, intern training, and patient care.• Learned techniques for proper office management, decision-making, employee regulations and legal liability.• Assisted in marketing efforts to increase patient volume through print advertisements and social media outreach.

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  Universal Cheerleaders Association

  • Staff Instructor

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2014

    • Coached and mentored groups of 50-60 students developing strong leadership and teamwork skills. • Duties include choreographing and teaching routines to high school students.