1. Dianna Saakov
90 Pauline Avenue, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(224) 636-3911 • saakovdr@mx.lakeforest.edu
Education
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL August 2011- May 2015
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Biology Minor: Music
Honors: Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society, January 2014-Present; GPA 3.4/4.0
Work Experience
Glenlake Dental Care, Glenview, IL June 2015 – Present
Dental & Admin Assistant
• Communication: Provide patients with information about procedures and post-op care,
collaborating with the doctor to establish an effective treatment plan and motivating
patients to begin and continue treatment.
• Marketing: Carry out projects for dental services, promoting new hygiene products and
cosmetic procedures and maintaining online marketing software, stimulating demand for
cosmetic treatment and prevention of oral disease.
• Data Entry/Analysis: Inspect patient treatment history, record patient data in Microsoft
Excel regarding pending and completed treatment, reporting to the manager in order to
compare monthly production goals.
• Organization: Monitor patient cases and liaison with dental laboratories, providing an
efficient system for delivery of dental prostheses.
• Clinical: Prepare procedures including crown and bridge preparations, composite fillings,
extraction’s, Invisalign, X-rays and charting for diagnostic exams in a fast-paced
environment.
Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry, Lake Forest, IL August 2013 - August 2014
Intern
• Clinical Analysis: Studied diagnostic photos and X-rays of patient’s teeth and prepared
clinical notes for continuing care.
• Inventory/Infection Control: Monitored the quantity of dental supplies to prepare for
treatment and performed proper sterilization protocol.
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL August 2012 – December 2012
Chemistry Lab Assistant
• Preparation: Arranged laboratory reagents and media for student experiments.
• Coordination: Provided a structure for recording data from different chemical reactions
in order to aid in the analysis of experimental results.
• Quantitative Analysis: Mentored students through quantitative measurements and
computer applications to interpret chemical data.
Skills
Skills & Qualities: Reliable, Responsible, Communication, Multi-tasking, Attention to Detail.
Technical: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, SoftDent, SigmaImage, Demand Force,
ZocDoc.
Languages: Proficient in English and Russian.
Publications
Saakov, D. (2016). A comparison of Healing From Disease and Negative Energy through
Ayahuasca Use and the Prevention of the Evil Eye. Eukaryon, 12.