Honor Society® member
Addie Cao
- Dental Hygiene
- Class of 2029
- USA
Member since December 2025
About
I’m a dental hygiene student at the University of Louisville who’s passionate about helping people feel confident in their smiles. I care deeply about health, kindness, and making a difference especially by educating others and creating a positive, welcoming environment in healthcare. I’m hardworking, curious, and excited to grow in a field where I can truly help others every day.
Education
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university of louisville
dental hygiene
2025 – Present
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Eastern High School
Family Consumer Services
2021 – 2025
Honors and awards
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Volunteer
50+ hours volunteering at chinese school
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piano
8+ years of piano
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deans list
4.0 GPA student
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dental hygiene lower division
dental hygiene shadowing hours 12+
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JROTC
Rank of Sergeant First class, leadership, etc.
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Knitarity
Co-founder of the group Knitarity (established by my friends and I), a small group that knits clothings for homeless people, nursing homes, etc.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended job path is to become a licensed dental hygienist, providing preventive oral care, patient education, and support in improving overall dental health. I aim to work in a clinical setting where I can build trust with patients, make them feel comfortable, and help them maintain healthy smiles. In the future, I also hope to be involved in community outreach programs to expand access to oral healthcare for underserved populations.
- Graduate school interests
I’m interested in pursuing graduate school to deepen my knowledge in dental public health, education, or healthcare administration. I want to expand beyond clinical practice to help shape oral health policies, improve patient care systems, and potentially teach future hygienists. Graduate studies would give me the tools to become a stronger advocate for community health and a leader in my field.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, volunteering, hiking, working out, hanging out with friends, etc.
Experience
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Healthy Living Coach
YMCA Norton Commons of Greater Louisville. SECA scans, SMART starts, YFFs, cleaning, etc.
Dec 2025 – Present
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crew member
Sky Zone, ensure safety, referee, etc.
May 2024 – Oct 2024
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Team Member
Blaze Pizza, serving customers, smiling, taking orders, customer service, customer satisfaction
Aug 2022 – Sep 2023
Volunteering
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Teacher, organizing events, supivisor, student teacher, cleaning, etc.
Kentuckiana Chinese School
Aug 2023 – Oct 2025
Languages
- Chinese (Simplified) Advanced
- English (US) Advanced
