Your dental resume must be capable of reflecting your professionalism, dedication, and excellent interpersonal skills. You must demonstrate a proven ability to develop rapport with your patients and the ability to put even the most nervous patient at their ease.
Summary of Qualifications : This section is recommended for the experienced professionals. A Qualification Summary should be brief - no more than four or five statements emphasizing skills and education. State only skills that are relevant to the position applied for. Be sure to support your statements with examples of how you demonstrated or developed your skills. For example
"20 years of working in the Dental field has resulted in a combination of related competencies, including all phases of four-handed dentistry. Able to handle a great variety of tasks and responsibilities, simultaneously and effectively. Highly organized, trainable, and adjust well to all environments. Possess the ability to create and present an excellent image of the office and its service to customers, to coordinate and communicate effectively with clientele and superiors, and efficiently meet objectives."
Dental Sample Resume
EDUCATION :
Pre Doctoral :
University of Washington
College of Arts and Sciences, 1958-1959
Dental School, 1960-1964
Post Doctoral :
* Residency in General Anesthesia, Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St., Washington D.C.
* Perio study club 1983 - 1985Ý 210 hours
* TMJ Dysfunction study club 1986 - 40 hours
* Mini Endo Residency 1994 - 64 hours
* Continuing Dental Education courses attended - 1700 hours 1980 to 1999
* Licensed to practice: State of Washington
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS :
American Dental Association, Seattle-King County Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association, Delta Sigma Delta, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anestheologists, American Association of Dental Consultants
FELLOWSHIPS/CERTIFICATION :
* Fellow in General Anesthesia, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, 1980
* Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, 1984
* Fellow, International College of Dentistry, 1989
* Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology, 1996
* Certified Dental Consultant, American Association of Dental Consultants 1999
HONORS :
* Dean's List, University of Washington, 4 quarters 1958-59
* One of top 20 Sophomores, University of Washington 1959-1960
* Dentist Recognition Award, American Dental Association 1987
* One of top 20 Sophomores, University of Washington 1959-1960
* Education Award for Anesthesia in Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology 1984-1986
COMMUNITY SERVICE / FAMILY
* Founder Indian Guide program SE Seattle
* Cub Scout master, Assistant Scout Master
* District Chariman Thunderbird District Boy Scouts
* Candidate Washington State House of Representatives 37th district 1998
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
* U. S. Navy 1964-1966
o Dental Officer, 3rd Marine Division, Camp Pendleton
o Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Ten, MCB-10
o Port Hueneme, California
o Chu Lai, South Vietnam
* Ist Year Medical Resident in Anesthesia, 1966-1967, Washington Hospital Center, Wash. D.C.
* Private Practice of Dentistry, 1967 - Present
* Clinical Assistant, University of Oregon, Department of Oral Surgery, 1972-1979
* Lecturer, Department of Continuing Dental Education
o Universitie of Oregon, 1972-present
o Univeristy of Washington, 1978-present
o University of British Columbia, 1983-present
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