Carmen Carmen Garcia
Dentist
Newton
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Dental Medicine and experienced General Dentist at South End Community Health Center, I excel in patient care and teaching excellence. Leveraging clinical expertise and mentoring abilities, I've enhanced practical skills development and patient outcomes, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant Professor
Boston University School Of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA
03.2010 - 12.2023
- Incorporated simulation-based training scenarios into the curriculum to enhance practical skills development in a safe setting.
- Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, providing tailored feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Partnered with community organizations to provide students with diverse clinical experiences that broadened their understanding of patient populations and healthcare settings.
- Provided support for struggling students through one-on-one consultations or referral services when necessary.
- Championed interdisciplinary collaboration within the institution, fostering a cohesive learning environment that benefited all academic programs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and safety.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in clinical teaching sessions.
General Dentist
South End Community Health Center
Boston, MA
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, leading to improved overall oral health.
- Maintained detailed patient records to ensure accurate documentation of treatment plans and progress.
- Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
- Improved patient oral health by performing comprehensive dental examinations, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency dental care services minimizing pain and discomfort during off-hours appointments.
- Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and patients.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with patients by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with dental hygienists and assistants to provide efficient and high-quality care to patients.
- Increased patient retention rates by building trust through transparent communication regarding treatment options, risks, benefits, costs involved during consultations.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
- Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
- Adjusted dentures to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
Education
Master in Public Health - Epidemiology
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2015
Certificate in Advance General Sciences- - Dentistry
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, MA05.2010
DDS- Dentist - Dentistry
Universidad Complutense Dental School
Madrid-Spain07.1989
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Complutense School of Medicine
Madrid-Spain07.1981
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Knowledge
- Teaching Excellence
- Mentoring abilities
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical Supervision
- Feedback Delivery
- Clinical Instruction
- Supervising students
- Student evaluations
- Patient Care Oversight
- Managing simulation equipment
- Medical Terminology
- Faculty Collaboration
- Pharmacology
Spanish-Native
I am a native Spaniard and Spanish is my first language
English verbal and written
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Dentist
South End Community Health Center
04.2010 - 03.2013
Clinical Assistant Professor
Boston University School Of Dental Medicine
03.2010 - 12.2023
Master in Public Health - Epidemiology
Boston University
Certificate in Advance General Sciences- - Dentistry
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
DDS- Dentist - Dentistry
Universidad Complutense Dental School
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Complutense School of Medicine