Michael Rodrigues

Foreign-trained dentist (B.D.S.) with five years of comprehensive clinical training and three years of hands-on experience across two dental practices in Brazil. Skilled in chairside assisting, four-handed dentistry as both operator and assistant, patient care and communication, sterilization protocols, and infection control. Seeking to contribute clinical knowledge and patient-centered care as a Dental Assistant in a U.S. dental practice, and eager to build hands-on U.S. clinical experience as a stepping stone toward U.S. dental licensure, while bringing a collaborative, team-first approach to supporting the lead dentist.

Dental Clinician / Clinical Intern at Adventist University of Bahia (UNIAENE) (2018-01 – 2022-12)

Completed extensive clinical training throughout a five-year dental program, assisting in and performing 100+ procedures including minor oral surgeries/extractions, endodontic treatment, prosthodontics, fillings/restorations, periodontic treatment, and pediatric dentistry.

• Conducted thorough dental chartings, digital and traditional radiograph examinations, intraoral assessments and diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Prepared surgical and operative trays for all treatments performed, maintained sterile fields, suctioned, and passed instruments using four-handed operating techniques while ensuring strict infection control (OSHA/CDC standard compliance).
• Provided compassionate, patient-centered care by helping anxious patients feel comfortable during treatment through effective communication, education, and reassurance.
• Performed sterilization, autoclaving, instrument packaging, and operatory turnover.

Dental Practice Experience at Two Private Dental Clinics (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Performed procedures including root canal treatment, cleanings and scaling, dental extractions (including impacted third molars), and impression taking.
• Took radiographs and assisted in the diagnosis of clinical cases.

International Volunteer at Winners NGO (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Provided oral hygiene instruction and distributed dental materials to refugee children.

Community Health Fairs at Adventist University of Bahia (UNIAENE) (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Conducted oral hygiene instruction, dental/oral evaluations, preventive screenings, and fluoride applications.

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S. / Cirurgião Dentista) in Dentistry – Adventist University of Bahia (UNIAENE) (2018-01 – 2022-12)