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The intersection of aging and immunology. Assisting in researching the basic immunity mechanism to infectious organisms and how these mechanisms change or deteriorate with age. Also, how longevity- and healthspan- extending interventions intersect with immune defense.

As a teaching aide for a pre-medical class called BSM 296, Healthcare Professionals, I assist by facilitating conversations surrounding specific medical case studies. This course considers a wide variety of healthcare disciplines and how they would specifically contribute to an interdisciplinary team.

Had the privilege of learning from observing the following procedures: - Full arch implant installation with sedation- Root canals- In-house crown fitting and placement- Many extractions, including the molars require bone grafting and sutures- Composite build-up - SDF and sealant placement - Placement and adjustment of orthodonticsI learned the privilege of being able to provide dental care for patients from the following providers: Dr. Scholes, Dr. McCartin,… Show more Had the privilege of learning from observing the following procedures: - Full arch implant installation with sedation- Root canals- In-house crown fitting and placement- Many extractions, including the molars require bone grafting and sutures- Composite build-up - SDF and sealant placement - Placement and adjustment of orthodonticsI learned the privilege of being able to provide dental care for patients from the following providers: Dr. Scholes, Dr. McCartin, Dr. Diana, Dr. Roberts, Dr. Jezorski, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Moeller, Dr. Young, Dr. Happy Grewal, Dr. Nagao, and Dr. Hong. Show less

On my breaks from the University of Arizona, I work at Bloom Pediatric Dentistry as a dental assistant and the tasks performed are listed below:- Helped assist in tongue, lip, and buccal frenectomy procedures on patients of various ages, the youngest being 7 days old. - Entered Medical and Dental Health Histories for new patients to allow provider use. - Sterilized instruments, flipped contaminated treatment rooms, and set up instruments for the next patient. - Performed… Show more On my breaks from the University of Arizona, I work at Bloom Pediatric Dentistry as a dental assistant and the tasks performed are listed below:- Helped assist in tongue, lip, and buccal frenectomy procedures on patients of various ages, the youngest being 7 days old. - Entered Medical and Dental Health Histories for new patients to allow provider use. - Sterilized instruments, flipped contaminated treatment rooms, and set up instruments for the next patient. - Performed prophylaxis for the provider to have a clearer picture of the state of the patient's oral health. - Took x-ray imaging, including CBCT's, on patients to assess for radiolucent areas and allow for the provider to diagnose dental caries. - Applied SDF to minimize the growth of incipient lesions, as well as placing fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel. - Created treatment plans for patients and entered specific dental codes for insurance allowing the patient an accurate numerical estimate. - Proficiency in using Dentrix, and scribing all dental procedures that occur while the patient is in office. Show less

Working in the service industry, I took orders, bused tables, served food, washed dishes, and prepped house-made juices.