Dental Assistant - Kuykendahl Family Dental - Spring, TX
(2026-05)
- Assisted the dentist during restorative, preventive, and emergency procedures in a high-volume family dental practice.
- Worked approximately 63 hours biweekly, supporting efficient patient care and clinical operations.
- Prepared operatories, sterilized instruments, and maintained OSHA-compliant infection control standards.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment instructions while fostering a welcoming clinical environment.
- Collaborated with dentists, hygienists, and administrative staff to ensure seamless patient care and workflow.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine - Hwang Lab - Philadelphia, PA
(2025-05)
- Facilitated the lab's larger goal of creating ecological, antimicrobial-resistance–avoiding biofilm prevention strategies by applying engineering principles to oral health studies
- Helped with studies on novel Smart Dental Implant (SDI) technologies - biofilm resistant, self-powered implants with photo biomodulation capability to prevent peri-implant disease
- Investigated the antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties of barium titanate (BTO) nanoparticles functionalized with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in biofilm inhibition models relevant to peri-implant disease.
- Demonstrated that BTO+AuNP nanmocomposites reduced bacterial growth by 20% compared to the S. mutans control group, supporting their potential as antibiofilm agents in oral health applications.
Physician Shadowing - University Square Dental Associates - Philadelphia, PA
- Observed general (preventative) and cosmetic (restorative) dentistry, including cleanings, fillings, as well as crown preparation.
- Assisted the dentist in chairside procedures by preparing dental rooms for patients, keeping instruments organized, and helping patients.
- Learned about sterilization protocols and infection control methods used in the dental office setting.
- Communicated with patients to help them feel comfortable and keep the appointment running smoothly during my time at the practice.
- I was exposed to some of the elements involved with the development of treatment plans, use of radiographs, and overall running of a multi-dentist clinic
Ringle Tutor - Ringle Tutor - Philadelphia, PA
- Provided tailored English language learning sessions to develop successful communication skills for candidates from other countries.
- Liberalized complicated grammar rules into easily understood spoken and written references; provided concrete feedback for improvement of the candidate's ability to speak clearly, write grammatically, and present effectively to build fluency and confidence in each student's ability to communicate fluently.
- Participated in documentation of student progress; recorded lesson plans and notations made during lessons to ensure continuity of instructional strategies and improve the effectiveness of future lesson plans.
Pharmacy Technician - CVS Pharmacy - Woodlands, TX
(2024-02 - 2024-08)
- Preparing new prescription and refill requests for patients.
- Dispensing medication to patients per the prescription, or provider's orders.
- Packing and labeling a prescribed medication.
- Processing insurance claims.
- Tracking inventory
