Crafting a Standout Dentistry Resume for Success

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Crafting an effective dentistry resume is crucial for making a strong first impression. Focus on building your case, editing well, and telling your story to showcase your skills and experience effectively. Remember to highlight your education, professional experience, and achievements while avoiding common mistakes like poor grammar and overstating your accomplishments.

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CAREERS IN DENTISTRY RESUME & COVER LETTER WORKSHOP FOR NON-PASS STUDENTS Career Resources Center Student Affairs January 23, 2015

RESUME WHAT IS IT? A first impression A summary A reflection A foot in the door

CRAFTING YOUR BEST RESUME Build your case Edit well Focus on Distinction Tell Your Story Be E-ffective Clarify career goals and objectives Put yourself in their shoes

PERSONAL INFORMATION Full name should be bolded and centered at the top of the page Include: Current mailing address Contact number Professional e-mail address (if checked regularly) Citizenship status (only if foreign-born US citizen or have permanent residency status) Do not include: Date of Birth Marital status Social Insurance Number Picture Visa Status (save for interview)

HEADINGS Chronological Format Objective (optional) Education Honors/Awards Professional Experience Teaching Experience Research Experience Community Outreach/Service/Volunteer Work Professional Memberships Professional Meetings

WRITING IT Use active words and include words that pack a verbal punch Assist Accomplished Conducted Consult Contributed Coordinated Enhance Evaluate Examined Facilitate Gained Gathered Implemented Improved Lobbied Maintained Managed Observed Obtained Organized Participated Performed Prepared Promoted Provided Published Quantified Received Represented Reorganized Revised Selected Strengthened Supervised Taught Tested Trained Utilized Validated Wrote

COMMON MISTAKES TIPS Poor spelling or grammar 1 to 2 pages MAX Overstating your experience 10 pt to 14 pt, non- decorative font TMI Narrow margins Generic No graphics or shading

Joseph Smith 1234 Sesame Street, Anytown, MA, 01111 | jsmith@gmail.com | 555-555-0123 Education Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.); Anticipated Date of Graduation May 2016 August 2012 Present University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Biology August 2008 May 2012 Professional Experience Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, Boston, MA Completed a 10 week externship providing dental care to Boston s homeless population in a face-paced, dynamic environment; treatment planned for medical complex patients, perform extractions, cleanings and denture fabrications October 2015 December 2015 Pediatric Dental Associates of Brookline, Brookline, MA Applied Professional Experience (APEX) Worked hands on in a fast-paced pediatric office as a dental assistant.; Weekly literature reviews pertaining to all aspects of dentistry with preceptor.; Participated in radiographic analysis, treatment plan creation and behavior management techniques. May 2012 August 2012 Volunteer Experience Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA Community Health Programs Volunteer Volunteer at various events and health fairs in the Boston-area; performed dental and oral health screenings, flouride varnish application, and oral hygiene education for the city s underserved populations. January 2012 Present Teaching Experience Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA Teaching Assistant, Pre-Clinical Removable Prosthodontics Assisted students in taking preliminary and final impressions for complete dentures., Demonstrated how to take intermaxillary records using record bases.; Provided methods in waxing up monoplane and anatomical tooth set-up for complete dentures; Aided students in survey and design for cast partial dentures; Helped students retro-fit existing complete lower denture to a root-retained over denture. August 2013 April 2014 Research Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA Department of Oral Biology and Periodontology Performed independent research relating to salivary protein analysis and oral microbiology in the lab of Dr. Oscar D. Grouch; Executed multiple statistical analyses comparing optimal living conditions for a variety of oral microorganisms. May 2012 September 2012 Leadership Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA Special Olympics Special Smiles: Team Leader Organize both teams and events/games for special Olympics; Worked closely between the event organizers and athletes. June 2012 Present Professional Meetings and Conferences Yankee Dental Conference American Student Dental Association National Leadership Conference 2013 to present November 2013 Professional Memberships American Association for Dental Research (AADR) American Dental Association (ADA) American Student Dental Association (ASDA) Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)

THE COVER LETTER

ANATOMYOFA COVER LETTER Entices Stands Connection Articulates No more than one page

GENERAL FORMAT - INTRODUCTION Why you are writing? Clearly state which job you are applying for, or type of work for which you are applying. State how you learned about the position and include the date that you discovered the posting. Show you know about the practice/organization. If you are inquiring about position availability and not applying for a particular position that was posted, state this in this paragraph.

GENERAL FORMAT - BODY Demonstrate - Provide specific information about the skills & qualifications Sell yourself! Use keywords Two paragraphs Indicate why you would like to work for this employer What value to you bring? Show parallels

GENERAL FORMAT - CLOSING Respectfully request an interview - I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss State where (i.e. phone #, email) and when you can be reached Thank the employer for his/her consideration Closing Sincerely Best Regards (if you ve met before) Warm Regards (if a friend or close connection) Leave 3-4 spaces for signature

123 Anywhere St., Apt 1 Boston, MA 02118 January 23, 2015 Dr. Thomas Tooth Bright Dental Practice 999 Molar Road Cambridge, MA 01234 Dear Dr. Tooth, My name is Sally Smiles and I am writing to express interest in the position of Associate Dentist at Bright Dental Practice, as posted from Career Resources Center at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). I am currently a fourth year dental student at GSDM and will be graduating with my DMD degree in May. I feel that I would be an ideal candidate for the associate position because of my clinical skills, my experience with digital dentistry, and my excellent oral and written communication skills. Through my clinical and didactic coursework, externship experiences, and participation in dental organizations, I have used my time in dental school to gain as much experience in all aspects of dentistry. From October 2014 to December 2014, I completed a 10 week externship at Boston Health Care for the Homeless, where I performed extractions, cleanings and denture fabrications, in face-paced, dynamic environment. In January 2015, I traveled to Mexico as part of a dental mission trip where I provided dental and oral health screenings, flouride varnish application, and oral hygiene education in a small, rural village. I am an active member of GSDM s Chapter of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and serve on the Community Outreach and Dental Education Committees. Before entering the field of dentistry, I earned a master s degree in public health from the University of Massachusetts. I strongly believe that my positive attitude and a passion to provide excellent patient care would make me an asset to your practice and your patients. I am organized, enthusiastic, and pride myself on being calm and collected in faced paced environments. Attached please find my resume for your consideration. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and experiences in more detail. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (555) 555-5555 or via e-mail at sallysmiles@gmail.com I thank you for your time and consideration and hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Sally Smiles

TIPS Unique cover letter for each application Create electronic signature Use same font as your resume Use the job description and qualifications to tailor your letter to each job for which you are applying. Keep a record of your cover letter Proofread. Proofread. Proofread again.

EMAILING COVER LETTERS & RESUMES Send both in PDF format Email text should include: Brief explanation of the fact that you re applying for the job. That you re really excited for the position and thank them for considering your application. That you ve attached your resume and cover letter and whatever else you have attached.

COMMON MISTAKESTO AVOID Long winded Repetition Duplicate letters Noting experiences and skills that do not match the goals or needs of the position. Indicating what the employer can do for you rather than what you can do for them. Starting all sentences and paragraphs with I.