Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Research
Soccer, cooking, travel
Languages
Timeline
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Yi Kao

Yi Kao

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Aspiring dental professional with strong clinical and research experience, dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advancing dental practices.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Dentist

Arthur A Dugoni, School of Dentistry
07.2022 - 06.2025
  • Performed diverse dental procedures, including restorative, periodontal, and prosthodontics, using advanced digital dentistry
  • Provided compassionate care to a diverse patient demographic, ensuring effective communication and comfort during treatment

Lab Technician

Sorrento Therapeutics
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Employed cutting-edge scientific methodologies to pioneer innovative therapies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals afflicted with cancer, intractable pain, and COVID-19
  • Actively co-authored and published one noteworthy research papers

Lab Technician

UCSD School of medicine
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Pursued novel research and hypothesize that functional/structural defects of the axons are major early contributors of neuronal dysfunction and degeneration in neurodegenerative disorders

Lab Technician

Academia Sinica
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Focused on research on stretch activated channels on myofiber dynamics of Zebrafish
  • Actively co-authored and published one noteworthy research papers

Clinic Assistant

Pacific Beach Dental Clinic
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in a variety of dental procedures, while also contributing to note-taking and the sterilization of dental instruments
  • Collaborated effectively in patient referral discussions during transdisciplinary meetings involving various healthcare professionals

Biology tutor

O’ Farrell Charter school
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Tutored students to help them excel academically, teaching strong study skills, and motivating them to pursue higher education, thereby enhancing their future prospects

WAPI project

UCSD
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated and communicated effectively with team members to produce Water Pasteurization Indicators (WAPI), crucial tools aiding people in third-world countries to assess water safety for drinking purposes

Hospital volunteer

Taipei General hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Warmly welcomed patients, efficiently scheduled appointments, clarified treatment procedures, and served as a clinic translator

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
San Francisco, California
06.2025

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California
03.2021

Skills

  • Disease treatment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Management
  • Nitrous oxide administration
  • Time management abilities

Volunteer Experience

  • Hospital Volunteer, Taipei General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, 06/01/18, 09/30/18, Warmly welcomed patients, efficiently scheduled appointments, clarified treatment procedures, and served as a clinic translator.
  • WAPI Project, UCSD, San Diego, CA, 08/01/18, 05/31/19, Collaborated and communicated effectively with team members to produce Water Pasteurization Indicators (WAPI), crucial tools aiding people in third-world countries to assess water safety for drinking purposes.
  • Biology Tutor, O’Farrell Charter School, San Diego, CA, 01/01/20, 05/31/20, Tutored students to help them excel academically, teaching strong study skills, and motivating them to pursue higher education, thereby enhancing their future prospects.

Research

  • Lab Technician, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, 06/01/20, 09/30/20, Focused on research on stretch activated channels on myofiber dynamics of Zebrafish., Actively co-authored and published one noteworthy research paper.
  • Lab Technician, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, California, 12/01/20, 05/31/21, Pursued novel research and hypothesized that functional/structural defects of the axons are major early contributors of neuronal dysfunction and degeneration in neurodegenerative disorders.

Soccer, cooking, travel

Passionate about soccer, culinary arts, and exploring new cultures through travel. Strong commitment to teamwork and discipline developed through years of playing soccer, paired with creativity and attention to detail honed in the kitchen. Enthusiastic traveler with a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, bringing a global perspective to both personal and professional endeavors.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Dentist

Arthur A Dugoni, School of Dentistry
07.2022 - 06.2025

Lab Technician

Sorrento Therapeutics
07.2021 - 03.2022

Lab Technician

UCSD School of medicine
12.2020 - 05.2021

Lab Technician

Academia Sinica
06.2020 - 09.2020

Biology tutor

O’ Farrell Charter school
01.2020 - 05.2020

Clinic Assistant

Pacific Beach Dental Clinic
06.2019 - 06.2020

WAPI project

UCSD
08.2018 - 05.2019

Hospital volunteer

Taipei General hospital
06.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - undefined

University of California, San Diego

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Yi Kao