Honor Society® member
Amritpal Mattu
Extern at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Dental Clinic
- University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
- Dentistry
- Class of 2016
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Member since March 2016
About
As a person interested in a career in Dentistry, I believe there is nothing more sacred than knowledge; money and tangible things may come and go however knowledge cannot be taken from the pupil. Contribution of knowledge has always given me joy and self worth, along with satisfaction of helping my colleagues succeed. Becoming an influential part of my class in India and by being a leader in community service have played a significant role in my decision to become an educator. The dental profession is a position of ability; my educational skill will be a gauge of my clinical success. My interest in the field of orthodontics has grown during my dental education in India, volunteering experience at Advanced Orthodontics, research experience and in pre-doctoral Orthodontics at OU College of Dentistry.
Education
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University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery
2014 – 2016
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Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College
Bachelor in Dental Surgery
2008 – 2013
Honors and awards
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OKU Honors
Achievement from Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor's society
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Baker dental Endowment Scholarship
Scholarship recipient 2014-2014
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Karen Robinette Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship recipient for high honors 2015-2016
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ADA/ Dentsply Student Clinician Research scholar
Recipient of award in Dental research at Scientific Day
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Project EPIC scholar
participation in inter-professional learning program
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Associate Dentist-to-own in a private practice dental clinic setting. After practicing dentistry in a private practice setting for 2-3 years I wish to purchase and manage a dental practice. Throughout this time I will be working on getting my M. Ed. in order to make me a better educator finally pursuing a career in dental academia.
- Graduate school interests
Throughout my education as a dental student, I have believed that giving back is very important to the community and also students as a whole. It is a core belief of mine that teaching those who are willing to learn is imperative and will continue to the best of my capability.
I wish to pursue a career in dental education and therefor after receiving my DDS will begin my patient care as a general dentist and pursue a master's degree in Education.- Outside the classroom
Teaching and performing Indian Cultural dance, outdoor biking, hiking, running and meditation.
Experience
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Extern
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Dental Clinic
Feb 2016
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Extern
Little Axe Medical Center Dental clinic
Oct 2015 – Nov 2015
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Dental Assistant
All Care Family Dentistry
Aug 2013 – Jan 2016
Volunteering
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Organizer/ Chair
Habitat for Humanity OUCOD
Sep 2014 – Apr 2015
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Organizer
Tasty Mondays dental, Coffee Creek apartments
Jun 2014
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Community Service chair
Student council OU
Mar 2014 – Apr 2016
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Volunteer/ front desk
Advanced Orthodontics
Sep 2010 – Jun 2013
Languages
- Punjabi Fluent
- Hindi Fluent
- Spanish Intermediate
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
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