Michelle Lee Thomas

(941) 786-8413 | MThomas@dental.ufl.edu | http://mlthomas4.wix.com/mltcv

Education
Clinical
andCollege
Research
Experience
University
of Florida
of Dentistry
- DMD Candidate, Graduation: May 2017

UF College
of Dentistry
Mission
Trip Cum Laude: May 2013
University
of Florida
BachelorBahamas
of Science,
Graduated
Head
of
Donations,
Student
Dentist
Trip
Participant
2015
March 2016
Major: Food Science & Human Nutrition, Nutritional August
Sciences
Specialization

Created
new
donor
letter
and
tiered
donation
system
that
generated
more donations than previous years
Minor: Spanish

Traveled
to Andros,
BahamasJune
to provide
Pine View School
for the Gifted
- Graduated:
2009 free access to dental care and education with a focus on preventative care while treating those in need of care. Worked
with a team of dentists and dental students to provide restorations, cleanings, fluoride, extractions, sealants, and oral health education to over 400 children.
currently no residing
dentist on the island.
ProfessionalThere
and isLeadership
Experience
Dr. Reys
Research,
University
of Florida
American
Association
of Women
Dentists
National Chapter
October
2015 2016
Present
NationalResearch
Student Assistant
Representative
January
December 2016

Accumulated
processed
clinical
on number
of procedures
done
and revenue ideas
generated
in generaltostudent
clinics
advanced
studentmeetings
clinic to

Established
a Studentand
Presidents
Council
so data
chapter
presidents
have a place
to communicate
and concerns
be brought
to versus
the attention
of national
establish
advantages
and
disadvantages
incorporating
advanced
student
clinics
in the dental
curriculum.

First University
of the
Florida
student to
hold
this NationalofRole,
thus putting
UF on the
map for
organized
womens
dentistry
Janoff
& Khatri Pediatric
American
Association
of WomenDentistry
Dentists University of Florida Chapter
Intern
May
2013
June
President
May
2015
May
20162013, May 2012 July 2012

Responsible
for clinical
sterilization,
clerical
duties, making
appointments,
andinbeing
marketing assistant to the professional relations coordinator
Doubled
annual membership
forassisting,
2015-2016
school year,
thus reaching
twice as
many students
yearsa past
Dr.
Wallets
Research
Lab,
University
of
Florida
Created new milestone program that celebrates annual milestones reached by members
October
2011with
May
Research
EnhancedAssistant
social media
presence
new2012
facebook and Instagram pages
human
Treasurer MayRan
2014
Maycytokine
2015 and human neuropeptide assays to assess levels of specific peptides and neurotransmitters in order to evaluate pain modulation and
of support
healing than
root canals
in children.
Securedinflammation
more financial
in previous
years, allow more events to be held
Mission
of
Mercy,
ADA
National
Meeting,
Washington
Developed new Girl Scout Dental Health Patch-EarningD.C.
Program for the local Girl Scout community that teaches girls about proper oral hygiene, what to expect at
Oral Hygiene Instruction Administrator - November 2015
the dentist, proper nutrition, and basic tooth anatomy with fun activities. A dental health patch did not exist in our county before.

Represented University of Florida while providing patients with oral hygiene instructions at our Nations Capital
Smiley Gators
Mission
of
Mercy,
FDA,2017
Jacksonville, Fl
President, May 2016
May
Pediatric
Oversee Dental
all clubProvider
activities May 2016

Represented University of Florida while providing pediatric patients with OHI

Vice President, Special Needs May 2015 May 2016
Special
Olympics
Statepublicizing
Summer opportunities
Games

Assist in finding and

for members to learn more about working with special needs patients so they can be comfortable treating this
Special Smiles Volunteer May 2014
population in their practice, regardless of specialization
Escorted athletes and assisted with their dental screenings and oral hygiene instructions
UFCD Super Sealant Saturday Philanthropy
University
of 2015
Florida
Shands
Co-Director May
May
2016Hospital General and Pediatric Dental Clinics
Dental
Assistant
August 2010event
Aprilwhich
2012has a mission to reach out to children aged 6-17 that do not have access to dentistry and provide them with oral
Volunteer
Oversee all
aspects
of thisphilanthropic

Assisted UF dental students with various procedures

health instructions, nutrition counseling, dental screenings, fluoride, and sealants.

Shadowed
pediatric residents
andidea
faculty

Developed
new appointment
system and
to bring balloons, face painting, and music to help children associate dental care with having a fun experience.
Awards

Manage
& more
Honors
than 100 UF Student and Faculty volunteers on the day of the event
Marion B.Member
Thompson
Scholarship:
Committee
February
20152015
May 2015
Deans
List: 2009,local
2011,
2012, and
2015programs to increase parent awareness of philanthropic event
Contacted
schools
University
of Florida
Honors
ProgramMedallion:
American
Student
Dental
Association
District 5 2013
University
of FloridaChair
Woman
Leader2015
of the
Year Finalist:
Predental
Committee
March
February
20162013
University
of Florida
Athlete offrom
the other
Year: dental
2013 schools in the district (LECOM and LSU)

Oversee
a teamRecSports
of 3 otherScholar
dental students
Charles
S.
Herron,
Jr
M.D.
Student
Healthcare
Scholarship:
2013 mentorship opportunities including a mentorship lunch banquet as well as organizing and presenting

Increase understanding of ASDA at predental level by creating

Gulf Coast
Community
Predental
Day Foundation Scholarship: 2013
Bee Ridge
Womens
Club
Scholarship:
2009
American
Student
Dental
Association
University
of Florida Chapter
Predental Liaison May 2014 May 2016

Connect UF predental
students with UF dental student mentors, organize mentor/mentee networking event, and predental week events at UF
Publications
& Presentations
AAWD
at the University
of Florida
AAWD
(January
2016)

Organized
first all day
Predental
Day Chronicle
Conference
at UF that
had the largest registration of any predental day hosted by a school in Florida to date
5
Every
Should Know
ASDA Predental
(2015)
Things
Attend
UF Predental
predental meetings
and answer
questionsHandbook
in person and
remotely
Introfor
to Autism
Operative Workshop ASDA District 5 Predental Meeting (2015)
Surfers
ASDA for
Predentals
ASDA2011
Predental
Conference (2015), Bi-Annually at UF Predental Organization Meetings
Volunteer
Surf
Instructor UF
August
- Present
Maximizing
the Mentor-mentee
relationship
The District
(Summer
2015) delays how to surf at grand scale beach festivals that are free to the children and their families
Teach children
and young adults
with autism
and other
developmental
Pathways
of
Fear
and
Anxiety
in
Dentistry
ASDA
News
(April
2015)
Lessons in a Lunchbox
UF Leader
AAWD Makes
Dental
Education
Class
October
2015
PresentFun with a New Girl Scout Badge That You Can Bring To Your Local Community AAWD Chronicle (February 2015)
5
Know
Mouthing
Offoral
ASDA
Blog (August
2014)
Things
LeadEvery
local Predental
elementaryShould
classes
in learning
about
hygiene
and proper
nutrition

Pediatric Externships
University of Florida, Naples: August 2015
Dental
Meetings
Attended
Nicklaus
Childrens
Hospital: October
2015

2016: AAWD
National
Board 2015
Meetings (monthly), AAPD Annual Session, Scheduled to attend ADA/AAWD National Session in October 2016
NYU Lutheran,
Tampa:
December
2015:
ASDA
National
Leadership
Conference, ASDA District 5 Meeting, ADA National Convention, AAWD National Meeting, FDC Meeting
University of Florida, Gainesville; April 2016
ASDAforDistrict
VCU: 2014:
Scheduled
August5 Meeting
2016
2013: AAPD National Session
2012: ADEA
National Convention
Pediatric
Continuing
Education
2011:
FDC
Meeting
Management of Permanent Tooth Dental Trauma in Children 2.5 Hours
Pedo 2010:
PearlsADA
1.5National
Hours Convention
Professional
Affiliations
Improving Oral Health Literacy: Teaching Primary School Students through the Lessons in a Lunch Box Program 1 Hour
American Association of Women Dentists, American Dental Association, American Student Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry, Delta Epsilon Iota, Golden Key Honors Society, National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity