1. (574) 215-5509 • laura.harness@gmail.com • 462 Coachman Drive, Apt 3B • Troy, MI 48083
• Enthusiastic multi-tasker with positive energy & professional composure • Seeking associateship in a practice
dedicated to serving patients with compassion and integrity • Determined to enhance practice value & maximize
profitability through clinical leadership & commitment to high quality standard of care •
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI
School of Dentistry 2010-2014
• Doctor of Dental Surgery, August 2014
• GPA: 3.31 ! Academic Honors 2010, 2013
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts 2004-2008
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience, August 2008
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & OUTREACH
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital Dental Resident, Pontiac, MI 2015-2016
•Worked with board certified specialists to provide patient treatment including periodontal
surgery, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and implant placement
•Received training in implant placement and treatment planning, including independent
placement of posterior Biomet 3i implant
•Anesthesia training in IV access, intubation, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia
•Advanced Oral Pathology course individualized for small group education
•Didactic training through Spear Study Club, Pinnacle Study Club, Periodontal Restorative
Journal Club, and advanced lectures several times per week
•Presented complex treatment plans to 15+ dental specialists at monthly patient care conferences
•Participated in approximately 25 dental and OMFS operating room cases, including pediatric,
medically compromised, and special needs patients
•Emergency call for dental and OMFS trauma, infection, and consultation
•Training with E4D equipment to treatment plan, design, fabricate, and deliver emax crowns
Michigan Community Dental Clinics, Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Charlotte, MI 2013-2014
•Provided dental care for underserved populations in community dental clinics for 10 weeks
•Treated more than 200 adult and pediatric patients; gained clinical experience with
restorative procedures, simple and surgical extractions, alveoplasty, and emergency patient
diagnosis through clinical and radiographic problem-focused exams
University of Michigan Dental Clinics, Ann Arbor, MI 2010-2014
•Gained experience in all departments of dentistry including periodontics, restorative and
cosmetics, removable and fixed prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery
•Performed surgical procedures including full mouth surgical exodontia and alveoplasty
Healthcare International Dental Outreach, Jamaica 2012-2013
•Provided urgent dental care to more than 1,000 Jamaican adults & children lacking access to care
•Independently performed over 75 extractions, in addition to restorative & preventative treatment
Pediatric Oral Health Education Outreach Project, Ann Arbor, MI 2012-2013
•Created & led oral health education presentations for elementary classrooms & small groups
•Encouraged proper oral hygiene technique through interactive discussion & hands-on activities

2. (574) 215-5509 • laura.harness@gmail.com • 462 Coachman Drive, Apt 3B • Troy, MI 48083
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Oakland County Dental Society, Member 2015-2016
American Dental Association, Member 2015-2016
Michigan Dental Association, Member 2010-2016
Student National Dental Association, Member 2012-2014
American Student Dental Association, Member 2010-2014
Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity, Recruitment Chairman, Member 2010-2014
UMSOD DDS Class of 2014 Officer, Community Service Chairman 2010-2011
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI 2015-2016
Oral Presentation to Medical Staff at Resident Research Day Symposium
•Topic: Associations Between Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 2010-2014
DDS Healthcare Delivery Pathway Research Project
•Dissertation: Effectiveness of Early Childhood Oral Health Education & Behavior Interventions
ADVANCED & CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSEWORK
Spear Study Club Member 2015-2016
Pinnacle Study Club Member 2015-2016
Pride Institute: Managing By The Numbers September 2016
Kois Center: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, & Case Presentation September 2016
Special Care Dentistry Association Annual Conference April 2016
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Oral Cancer Awareness Day, Volunteer Dentist 2016
•Performed oral cancer exams for 80+ patients in the community
UMSOD Admissions Committee, Student Interviewer, Tour Guide 2012-2014
•Responsible for interviewing eligible DDS applicants and making admission recommendations
UMSOD DDS Class of 2014 Officer, Community Service Chairman 2010-2011
•Initiated and organize philanthropic activities for 106 first-year dental students
Five Seasons Sports Club Indianapolis, Member Services Manager 2009-2010
•Managed operations of recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of 14 staff members
•Recognized and promoted for leadership and ability to maintain employee morale
Elkhart Community Schools, Substitute Teacher, Coach, & Private Tutor 2008-2009
•Advanced training in behavior management for children with special needs
Hikone Children’s Science Program, Volunteer 2006-2008
•Mentor for underserved children through weekly science projects and homework assistance
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Executive Board Member, Social Chairman 2004-2008
•Elected to manage a $23,000 budget and organize social functions for 153 active members