Natalia M. Silva
New Britain, CT 06053
203-***-****; ***********@*****.***
Education
University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 2010- 2011
. One year Post-doctoral training in Advanced Education in General
Dentistry
Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, DC 2006-2010
. Doctor of Dental Surgery, May 2010
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY 2000- 2004
. Bachelor's of Science: Biology major, Mathematics minor
Awards
Restorative Distinction Award April 2010
Prosthodontics Distinction Award April 2010
Prosthodontics Honors program April 2010
Dean's List April 2010
Experience
University of Connecticut School of dental Medicine, Farmington, CT 2010-
2011
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. Advanced training and
instruction in restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics,
oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics,
periodontics, endodontics, preventive dentistry and epidemiology. Managed a
patient roster of over 150 patients. Spend one day each week serving as a
dentist at United and Community Family Health Services addressing the
dental needs of the underserved. Managed acute dental problems during
emergency on-call rotations, while providing a broad range of urgent dental
treatment to a diverse patient population.
Dental Arts of Avon, Avon, CT 2010-present
General Dentist. Extractions, crowns, veneer preparations, composite
restorations, denture fabrications, extractions, hygiene check.
University of Connecticut Health Center Oral Surgery, Storrs CT
August 2009
Extern. Attended the operating room and observed oral surgery procedures.
Hands-on experience, including extractions.
Student National Dental Association Impressions Program 2008
Student teacher. Guided students with the process of dental school
application, as well as taught
dental procedures.
Orthodontics and Pediatrics, Riverside, CT 2004-2007
Drs. Milazzo, Block & Pardy - Dental Assistant
. Stamford Hospital Operating Room, Stamford, CT
2004-2005
General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Periodontics, Stamford, CT
2002-2004
Dental Office of Dr. Brown - Dental Assistant
General Dentistry, Stamford, CT 2001-2002
Dr. Stephen Wolpo - Dental Assistant
General Dentistry, Stamford, CT
1998-2000
Dr. Bruce Soloff - Dental Assistant
Research Experience
Professor Kate Todd, Manhattanville College 2003-2004
Research Assistant. Assisted professor with project about differential
Dental Microwear Analysis on African and Asian Elephants. Dental microwear
analysis was designed to determine how an elephant's feeding behavior and
foods interact to produce unique marks on its occusal surfaces.
Volunteer Work
Evening Community Clinic, Howard College of Dentistry 2006-2010
Provided dental care to the underserved communities of the
Washington, DC metropolitan area.
ADA Give Kids A Smile 2008-2010
Provided dental care to children from the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Oral Cancer Walk 2007- 2009
Helped organize the oral cancer walk in Washington, DC, to create awareness
in the community and educate and screen for oral cancer.
Professional Memberships
American Dental Association 2006-present
Student National Dental Association
2007-2010
Hispanic Student Dental Association 2009-2010
Licenses and Certificates
Connecticut Dental License
National Dental Boards Examination. Part I and Part II: Certificate of
Passing
North Eastern Regional Boards (NERB): Certificate of Passing