Personal Profile

A dedicated and compassionate health professional who is trained as a board-certified general dentist. Able to demonstrate strong clinical expertise with the proven ability to assess and investigate patient symptoms, and determine diagnosis with the most appropriate treatment. Committed to serving the community by improving the lives through oral health education and treatment, as well as mentor to aspiring dentists.

 

 

Education

2012 - 2013   

HOWARD UNIVERSITY,College of Dentistry

Advanced Education General Dentistry Residency 

                                

2008 - 2012   

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, School of Dentistry

Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery    

                                   

2002 - 2007      

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Degree: Bachelors of Science, Major: Physiology

 

 

Professional Employment Experience

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2022- Present

Western Wayne Family Health Centers, Taylor, MI

General Dentist

• Examine, diagnose and provide treatment counseling for patients

• Provide procedures that include:

  • Restorations

  • Root canal therapy

  • Crown and bridge procedures

  • Removable Prosthodontics

• Oral surgery

• Experience using Dentrix software

• Experience in completing prior authorizations

• Preceptor for University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry dental students 

• Experience in completing prior authorizations

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2015 - 2022

My Community Dental Centers, Detroit, MI

General Dentist

• Examine, diagnose and provide treatment counseling for patients

• Provide procedures that include:

  • Restorations

  • Root canal therapy

  • Crown and bridge procedures

  • Removable Prosthodontics

• Oral surgery

• Experience using Dentrix software

• Experience in completing prior authorizations

• Preceptor for University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry dental students (2015)

• Experience in completing prior authorizations

 

2013 - 2015     

CHERRY STREET HEALTH SERVICES, Grand Rapids, MI

General Dentist

• Examine, diagnose and provide treatment counseling for patients

• Provide procedures that include:

  • Restorations

  • Root canal therapy

  • Crown and bridge procedures

  • Removable prosthodontics

• Oral surgery

• Experience using Dentrix and EPM software    

 

2010 - 2012      

CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, Washtenaw County Jail

Dental Assistant

• Assisted with surgical procedures and cleanings to admitted prisoners

• Performed cleaning duties such as sterilization

• Maintenance of the x-ray processing machine

• Assisted the dentist during treatment, procedures

• Acquired diagnostic records such as radiographs and developing

 

2011                           

BRONX- LEBANON HOSPITAL, New York, New York

General Practice Residency – Externship

• Clinical Exams

• Dental Diagnoses

• Treatment Planning

 

Interests

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated General Member (Fall 2005- Present)

• ​ MDA-Michigan Dental Association (2015-Present

• ADA- American Dental Association Member (2012-Present)

• WMDA-West Michigan Dental Association Member (2013-2015)

• ASDA- American Student Dental Association (2008-2012)

• SNDA-Student National Dental Association (2008-2012)

• NERB Examiner Assistant – Ann Arbor, MI (2011)

• 38th NDA/SNDA National Annual Conference- Honolulu, HI (2010)

• SNDA Oral Cancer Walk – Detroit, MI (2009)

 

Volunteer Experience

• Midnight Golf Program Community Service sponsored by UAW Ford Boxes of Love (2016)

• M.S.O Youth Auxiliary Medicine & Technology Session for Amicettes and Archonettes (2016)

• Detroit Speaks (2016)

• Project Womanhood (2016)

• Ypsilanti High School mentor program (2010-2012)

• Give Kids A Smile Program (2011)

• Healthcare International Jamaica outreach program (2011)

• Volunteer for Dental Emphasis Day at Genesis House Women’s’ Shelter (2009)

 

Leadership Positions

• Student National Dental Association (SNDA), Vice President of Community Service, The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry Chapter (2011-2012)

• SNDA, Member-at-Large, The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry Chapter (2010-2011)