Pediatric Dentist at San Carlos Apache Healthcare (2024-02 – Present)
- Provide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including preventive, restorative, and behavior guidance services, within a tribal health system
- Perform weekly in-office general anesthesia cases for young and special needs patients requiring extensive treatment
- Deliver care to a medically diverse pediatric population, including patients with special health care needs
- Support outreach and prevention programming aimed at improving oral health outcomes in the community
- Coordinate with medical and dental staff to manage patients with complex health histories
Associate (Part-Time) / Adjunct Faculty at Kids Dental Office of Phoenix & Orthodontics (2022-08 – Present)
- Delivered comprehensive pediatric dental care in a high-volume private practice setting, including preventive, restorative, and behavior guidance services
- Practiced through a period of significant growth, as the office expanded from a start-up private practice into a clinical training site for NYU Langone Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry (AEPD) program
- Helped establish clinical workflows and case standards supporting the practice's transition to a residency training environment
- Provided hands on mentorship and case oversight for residents completing clinical requirements at the practice
- Balanced direct patient care with teaching responsibilities, reinforcing behavior management and treatment planning skills in trainees
- Maintained strong patient and family relationships throughout the practice's transition, ensuring continuity of care for a growing patient base
Dentist - 63A at Army National Guard (2015-06 – 2024-03)
- Served as Major in the Army National Guard Medical Command Unit, ensuring dental readiness of soldiers
- Evaluated readiness of soldiers by conducting examinations, diagnosing and treating oral diseases, and counseling on dental hygiene, tobacco cessation, and diet
General Dentist / Pediatric Dentist at Indian Health Service (2018-12 – 2024-01)
- Delivered general dental care, including restorative, surgical, and emergency treatment, to a medically diverse patient population in a tribal health system
- Managed a high-volume caseload across two facilities, prioritizing efficient, patient-centered care in a resource-constrained setting
- Performed extractions, restorations, and minor oral surgery for adult and pediatric patients
- Provided emergency dental care and treatment planning for patients with limited access to specialty referral
- Collaborated with medical providers to coordinate care for patients with complex health needs
- Provided comprehensive pediatric dental care, including preventive, restorative, and surgical treatment, across two IHS facilities serving the Navajo Nation
- Delivered behavior guidance and hospital-based/in-office general anesthesia and oral conscious sedation for young and special needs patients
- Educated parents and caregivers on preventive oral health practices to improve long-term outcomes in an underserved community
- Coordinated care with medical and dental staff to manage patients with complex medical histories
- Supported outreach and prevention programming aimed at reducing childhood caries rates in the community
Pediatric Dental Resident at NYU Langone Dental Medicine (2020-07 – 2022-06)
- Completed a comprehensive pediatric dental residency across multiple hospital systems and private practice training sites throughout the Phoenix metro area
- Rotated with the Barrow Craniofacial Team, contributing to interdisciplinary care planning for patients with craniofacial anomalies
- Gained comprehensive training in pediatric physiology, pathology, and care for patients with special health care needs (SHCN)
- Developed clinical proficiency in interceptive orthodontics, oral conscious sedation, and in-office pediatric general anesthesia
- Built a broad clinical foundation across diverse practice settings, from private-practice pediatric dentistry to hospital-based specialty care
GPR Dental Resident at ECMC Hospital (2016-09 – 2018-09)
- Delivered comprehensive dental care using a multidisciplinary approach in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency clinic settings, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated care with hospital departments
- Reviewed medical histories, interpreted lab values and pathology reports, and consulted with primary care physicians and specialists to ensure safe and effective treatment plans
- Completed rotations in Oral Oncology & Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Long-term Care Facility, General Anesthesia, Family Medicine, and Emergency Room, providing extended hour call coverage for floor consultations and after-hours emergencies
- Attended weekly lectures, literature reviews, and implant study club meetings to advance clinical knowledge and stay current with best practices
- Achieved advanced clinical competencies by completing BLS, ACLS, and specialized training in Special Needs Dentistry, Implant Treatment Planning, Infection Control, and Patient Safety
Dental Assistant at FAMILY DENTISTRY (2014-05 – 2016-05)
- Prepared patients for treatment, sterilized instruments, and exposed dental radiographs to support efficient clinical workflow
- Organized and maintained office supplies and equipment, ensuring a clean and well-stocked environment for patient care
Senior Teller at Bank of America (2007-04 – 2011-05)
- Processed routine banking transactions accurately, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and compliance
- Provided assistance to tellers in cash management, supporting efficient branch operations
