Katie L. Schelling

612-623-3814

sche0055@umn.edu

OBJECTIVE
Seeking an associate position in a suburban area dental practice where there is an opportunity to utilize my current knowledge in general dentistry and to expand this knowledge under the guidance of a mentor.  Special interest in pediatric dentistry. 

 EDUCATION
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN                     August 2003 to May 2007
DDS Expected May 2007
GPA 3.864, Class Rank 5 of 98
Additional coursework
CAD/CAM Course: Completed an elective course and lab in the use of CEREC restorations
Endodontics Elective Course:  Completed a course discussing special topics in endodontics

 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN                                              September 1999 to May 2003
B.S. in Biology
GPA 3.859

HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE
Health Partners, Minneapolis, MN Medical Office Assistant                               June 2000 to July 2003
•Assisted patients on the phone and in the clinic
•Scheduled patient appointments
•Prepared daily appointment paperwork

 SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Give Kids a Smile Day                                                                February 2005, 2006, 2007
•Volunteered dental services to underserved children at the U of MN.

Outreach Clinical Experience
December 2006 to Present
•Clinical experience at the Hibbing Community College, North Point Dental Clinic, and the University of Minnesota Mobile Dental Unit                    

 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Ambassador                                                                     September 2006 to Present
•Hosted prospective dental students on their interview day at the U of MN School of Dentistry

 Mentor                                                                                                       August 2004 to Present
•Mentored an incoming first year dental student. 
•Mentored a member of the Pre-Dental Club at the University of Minnesota

Kids Day       
April 2004, November 2004, October 2005
•Presented and demonstrated oral hygiene techniques at Minneapolis and St. Paul public elementary schools.

St. Paul District Dental Society Children’s Health Day                 January 2004
•Demonstrated oral hygiene techniques at the Children’s Museum.

Fairview University Medical Center                                             
May 2001 to August 2002
•Volunteered in the Watchful Companion program which provided companionship to pediatric patients admitted for long term care in the hospital. 

SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS
Academic Scholarships
•School of Dentistry Academic Excellence Award  2004, 2005
•Mellor Holland/James Jensen Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2006
•Dean’s List 2003, 2004, 2005

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Dental Association
American Dental Political Action Committee
American Student Dental Association

Minnesota Dental Association


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