<p>2501 English Rose Lane Unit #209<br />Raleigh NC 27614<br />704-681-1600<br />[email protected]! </p><p>Dr. Melissa S. Jackson<br />Objective</p><p> </p><p>I am an enthusiastic, determined, and highly motivated tooth crafter, where the heart and hands meet. A 2005 graduate of Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA, I eagerly await my next opportunity in the exciting career of dentistry. Creating beautiful smiles and providing high quality dental care as a compassionate, gentle dentist are my lifetime professional goals. The following information serves to provide your dental practice with a history of my education, employment, activities, interests and references. Please carefully review this information and consider me for your dental position if the following information suits your dental position.</p><p> </p><p>Professional Achievements/ Activities</p><p> </p><p>Ranked in the Top 10 Dentists in Monroe, NC 2014<br />Employee of the Month, Wilkes Dental Clinic December 2006<br />New Era National Dental Association Scholarship, November 2003<br />Dean’s List, August 2001, TUScoD<br />Dean’s List, August 1997 – May 2001, SAC<br />Honor’s List, August 1997 – May 2001, SAC<br />Presidential Scholar, August 1997 – May 2001, SAC<br />Awarded the F. M. Melton Academic Scholarship, April 2000, SAC<br />Scott’s Branch High School Valedictorian, May 1997<br />Scott’s Branch High School Most Outstanding Senior, April 1997</p><p>College based activities included the Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, the Pre-Alumni Association, the campus NAACP, the Pre-Medicine Club, Student Service Corps, the Junior Class Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Matriculation at Temple-Dental included the Student National Dental Association and the American Student Dental Association. <br /> <br />Other activities included volunteer work through the Student National Dental Association, at a homeless shelter, volunteer work at the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) of South Carolina and volunteer work in a science restoration project by the St. Augustine’s College Science Department.<br />Work History</p><p> </p><p>Lead/Sole Dentist, Wilmington Dental Care of Smile Starters<br />July 2014 – July 2017<br />This private practice opportunity continues treatment of children age 0 – 21. Position serves as lead dentist, managing staff of 13. Treatment included all phases of pediatric dentistry from simple restorations, sometimes on mentally handicapped and autistic children to complicated pulpectomies and Nu Smile crowns on children as young as a year old. Elective conscious sedation, nitrous oxide, is used for behavior management in medically competent and age appropriate children. Between 30-40 patients are seen per day rotating between three operatory rooms and 1 bay area of three chairs. A full work week is 4-5 days.</p><p>Associate Dentist, Perry L. Jeffries Dentistry for Kids <br />September 2007 – June 2014<br />This private practice dental position allowed treatment of children from 0 – 18 years old. Treatment included all phases of pediatric dentistry from simple restorations, sometimes on mentally handicapped and autistic children to complicated pulpectomies and Nu Smile crowns on children as young as a year old. Elective conscious sedation, nitrous oxide, is used for behavior management in medically competent and age appropriate children. Between 25-30 patients were seen per day rotating between six operatory rooms and three bay areas of three chairs each. A full work week consisted of five days a week, 8 hours a day.</p><p>Dentist, Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic<br />February 2006 – August 2007<br />The job position as dentist consisted of a range of treatment to an underserved patient population of children 0-18 y.o. Treatment ranges from simple treatment planning to complicated molar root canal treatment. Elective conscious sedation, using nitrous oxide was used for behavior management in medically competent and age appropriate children. An average of 18 patients were seen per day. Treatment was also rendered on the mobile clinic which runs during the entire school year. Dentists were rotated between the dental clinic and mobile clinic. Some administrative duties included leading monthly clinical doctor’s meetings and managing individual dental teams consisting of the dentist and two dental assistants. Responsibilities also included supervision of unlicensed dentists employed by the clinic holding intern permits and rotating dental assistant students from Wilkes Community College that observed at our facility during the spring semester. While all general dental procedures were performed, I was the referred dentist in the pediatric clinic for root canals which were performed on patients as young as ten-years-old using rotary endodontic techniques. A full work week was four days weekly, 9 hours daily.</p><p>Dental Assistant, Hudson Dental Clinic <br />October 2004 – August 2005<br />The job position as dental assistant consisted of facilitating Dr. Hudson with dental treatment to patients. Position initiated October 2004 and terminated August 2005 due to dental school graduation.</p><p>Accounting / Human Resources Assistant, Federal Mogul Corp.<br />May – August 1999 <br />The job position as accounting and human resource assistant involved duties of organizing and updating data entry for the company’s accounts’ payable and payroll department. The duties also involved assistance to the human resource manager where I assisted in the creation of a financial reference system for the department and assisted in organization and data entry of the company’s employment information, past and present.</p><p>Machine Operator, Federal Mogul Corp. <br />May – August 1998<br />The job position as machine operator involved the duties of operating a mechanical press machine that produced seals for General Motors cars. The job began in May of 1998 and ended in August 1998. Voluntary termination to return to college.<br /> <br />Switchboard operator, Federal Mogul Corp. <br />May – August 1997<br />The switchboard operator position involved the duties of operating the phone system of the entire corporation and hosting all guests of the company. The job began in May of 1997 and ended August of 1997. Voluntary termination to begin college.</p><p>Wendy’s Fast Food Restaurant <br />July 1995 – February 1996<br />The cashier’s position began in July of 1995 and ended in February of 1996. Voluntary termination due to inadequate work hours.</p><p> </p><p>Education</p><p> </p><p>Certificate obtained, Spring Hill Elementary and Middle School, Graduated May 1993</p><p>Diploma obtained, Scott’s Branch High School, Graduated May 1997</p><p>Bachelor of Science in Pre-medical Studies, Saint Augustine’s College, Graduated May 2001</p><p>Doctor of Dental Medicine, Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, August 2001 – August 2005</p><p>North Carolina Dental Licensure Granted-Counsel of Interstate Testing <br />Agencies, June 2006: Patient-Based Restorative-95.24, Periodontal-90, Manikin-Based Endodontics-94, and Manikin-Based Prosthodontics 84.19</p><p>Georgia Dental Licensure Granted 2015 by Credentials</p><p> </p><p>References</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Rafael Rivera<br />Owner Dentist<br />Wilmington Dental Care of Smile Starters<br />2520 N. College Drive<br />Wilmington, NC 28405<br />(704) 395-6000 (office)</p><p>Adrie Griffith<br />Office Manager<br />Wilmington Dental Care<br />2520 N. College Drive<br />Wilmington, NC 28405<br />(787) 413-7680 (cell)</p><p>Dr. Deidra Horton<br />General Dentist<br />Perry L Jeffries Dentistry for Children<br />1307 Dove Street <br />Monroe, NC 28112 <br />704-282-9961 (work)<br />704-865-3914 (home)<br />704-813-8695 (cell)</p><p>Tojuana Hemphill<br />Dental Assistant<br />Perry L Jeffries Dentistry for Children<br />1307 Dove Street<br />Monroe, NC 28112<br />704-282-9961 (work)<br />704-430-6311 (cell)<br /> <br />Deanna Billings, Wilkes Dental Executive Director<br />Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic<br />1915 Park Drive Suite 109<br />North Wilkesboro, NC 28659<br />336-667-5170<br />336-984-7872</p><p>Jennifer Miller, CDA<br />Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic<br />1915 Park Drive Suite 109<br />North Wilkesboro, NC 28659<br />336-927-3668 (cellular)<br />336-838-4489 (home)</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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