Brush Up: Dentistry in Greenbelt

Presenter: Mina Shahmirzadi, Finance & Information Systems, Global Public Health Scholars

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For my practicum project I had an internship at Smile Arts dentistry in Greenbelt Maryland. I was shadowing and observing the dentists and hygienists who work there, as well as helping to set up and clean up for procedures. I also was able to get some experience working at the front desk and handling different insurance policies. I was able to observe (and assist when allowed) with different procedures such as cavity fillings, root canals, extractions, and crowns. I was able to observe many challenges in the dental sector such as language barriers and a lack of education.