Bilingual Brazilian-American dentist (licensed in Brazil) with strong clinical experience in public health and private settings, currently transitioning to the United States to pursue professional accreditation. Background includes hospital dentistry, public health outreach, and mobile geriatric care in home and nursing home settings. Strong academic foundation in oral surgery and orofacial pain. U.S. citizen relocating to Florida in October 2025, seeking to contribute to patient-centered dental care while gaining experience in the U.S. healthcare system.
Provided comprehensive dental care in a primary care setting under faculty supervision.
• Performed dental prophylaxis and managed patients with periodontal disease
• Administered local anesthesia and conducted routine dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, scaling and root planning
• Delivered individualized oral hygiene instructions and preventive counseling
• Participated in community dental health initiatives and patient education programs
Volunteer Dental Assistant – ResiDente Home Care Dentistry
Vitória, Brazil | 2024-2025
Volunteered alongside a geriatric dentistry specialist to provide mobile dental care to elderly patients in private homes and long-term care facilities.
• Assisted with dental procedures including cleanings, extractions, and prosthetic maintenance in home-based settings
• Maintained strict infection control standards and ensured patient comfort in non-clinical environments
• Supported recordkeeping, patient coordination, and portable equipment setup
• Developed strong communication skills and gained firsthand experience in geriatric oral health care
Volunteer Translator – UFES International Exchange Program
Vitória, Brazil | 2024 & 2025
Served as a bilingual translator for visiting dental students from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. Facilitated communication during clinical visits, academic discussions, and public health presentations related to Brazil’s public healthcare system (SUS). Supported cultural exchange and educational collaboration between UFES and international participants.