Dentist
Resume:
LAUREN N. PALMER DMD
New York, NY 10009
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EDUCATION
BOSTON UNIVERSITY HENRY M. GOLDMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE, Boston, MA May 2011
Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Rank: top 10/ 112
• GPA: 3.82
BOSTON UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF GRADUATE MEDICAL SCIENCES, Boston, MA May 2007
M.A. in Medical Sciences Oral Health Sciences
• Master’s Thesis: “Erosive Potential of Sports Drinks and Soda”
BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, Boston, MA May 2006
B.A. in Psychology
RESIDENCY
MANHATTAN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL, Manhattan, NY July 2011- July 2012
• General practice resident providing dental and oral care in a Medical Center setting
• Care for adult patients with multiple systemic and psychiatric disorders
• Diagnose oral pathology, sequence, and deliver treatment for a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, from emergency/palliative to comprehensive care.
EXTERNSHIPS
NICARAGUA INTERNATIONAL ELECTIVE EXTERNSHIP January 2011
• Provided dental care including oral exams, molar and single rooted extractions, and restorative treatment to underprivileged communities in Nicaragua
FENWAY HEALTH CLINIC, Boston, MA Summer 2010
Externship at an urban community health clinic
• Provided dental treatment for six to eight patients per day for restorative procedures,
oral diagnosis, fixed prosthodontics, extractions, and removable prosthodontics.
• Strengthened competence in patient care, technical ability, practice management, diagnosis and, treatment planning by exposure to a variety of difficult situations.
• Prepared and conducted a public health study, which explored the disparity that exists among the
elderly seeking dental care.
DR. DARIO GONZALEZ DDS, Boston, MA Winter 2009
Applied Professional Experience Program
• Assisted in various periodontal surgeries and operative restorations.
• Interacted with a culturally diverse group of patients and counseled them on proper dental care.
DR. ANDREW KURBAN DDS, Boston, MA Summer 2008
Applied Professional Experience Program
• Assisted in a wide array of procedures, including orthodontics, sleep apnea, TMD and dental implants.
• Observed the operations of a successful private practice and gained insight into the complexities involved in business management and patient care.
ACADEMIC/ TEACHING EXPERIENCE
TEACHER’S ASSISTANT FOR OCCLUSION LAB Aug- Nov 2010
• Invited and accepted to help teach the advanced standing students and second year dental students occlusion concepts and skills
• Required to demonstrate and instruct students how to use an articulator & face bow, capture CR, and complete an occlusal analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DR. GREGORY ANDRE DDS, Wilmington, MA 2005 - 2006
Dental assistant
• Assisted local practicing General Dentist in various procedures, including composite
restorations, amalgam restorations, CEREC restorations and fixed prosthodontics.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROJECT WHITE COAT MENTOR, Boston, MA 2010
• Mentored college students interested in pursuing a career in dentistry.
LEMUEL SHATTUCK HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER, Jamaica Plain, MA 2009
• Anesthetized and extracted non-restorable teeth of incarcerated individuals with the assistance
of an oral surgeon.
COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN, Boston Children’s Museum, Boston, MA 2009
• Provided dental screenings to children entering kindergarten.
• Taught children and their families about oral health and how to maintain proper hygiene.
DENTAL HEALTH FAIR FOR CHILDREN, Rosie’s Place, Boston, MA 2008
• Informed children about various aspects of oral health through demonstrations and interactive games.
ROSINDALE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR, Roslindale, MA 2007
• Promoted healthy nutritional habits and good oral hygiene to community residents.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Member of the American Student Dental Association 2007 - present
• American Dental Association Member 2007 - present
• American Association of Women Dentists Member 2009 - 2011
AWARDS
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society May 2011
• American College of Prosthodontists Award May 2011
• Department of General Dentistry Implantology Award May 2011
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED
• Greater New York Dental Convention 2011
• Yankee Dental Conference, Boston, MA 2008, 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
• NERB certified 2011
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers 2008, 2010, 2011
• Invisalign Certification 2010
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
• Fitness, skiing, cooking, traveling, reading novels, and donating time to animal rescue
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