Yamini Pandrapagada

Sterilization Coordinator, 04/30/24/-04/3025

SHAC Outreach Clinic- Chapel Hill, NC

Preceptor: Allen Samuelson, DDS

• Performed procedures such as extractions, restorations, and new patient examinations
• Placed order for sterilized supplies from sterilization department and collect necessary supplies for the clinic

Social Media Manager, 09/15/24-04/30/25

American Association of Pediatric Dentistry- Chapel Hill, NC

Club Advisor: Miguel Simancas-Pallares, DDS, MS, MSc

• Managed and curated content for the social media account including creating and scheduling posts and engaging with followers
• Coordinated and hosted lunch and learns with pediatric dentists providing opportunities for members to foster mentorship and networking opportunities

CE Coordinator, 07/31/23-04/30/25

American Association for Women Dentists- Chapel Hill, NC

Club Advisor: Lilian Berridi-Garcia, DDS

• Coordinated and hosted lunch and learn events featuring local female dentists providing an opportunity for attendees to gain insight into their professional journeys, challenges, and successes
• Collaborated with other executive officers to plan and execute social and philanthropic events

President, 09/15/2022-04/30/2025

Bridging the Gap- Chapel Hill, NC

Club Advisor: Jack King, DDS, BA

• Created a supportive and collaborative environment to bridge the gap between pre-dental student and professional students
• Hosted events such as Welcome Social, DAT prep, AADSAS workshop, Mock Interview to provide guidance, encouragement ad practical skills needed to navigate their journey to dental school

UNC-Chapel ASOD, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Research Assistant, 06/01/24-Present 

Advisor: Joshua W. Little, DC, PhD

              Study: Synthesizing evidence for exercise and physiotherapy interventions in reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry

• Performed a systematic review examining the effect of exercise and physiotherapy on work-related musculoskeletal disorders for oral health professionals and students
• Conducted background research and reviewed academic papers

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Association for Women Dentists
• American Dental Education Association
• American Association of Public Health Dentistry
• American Student Dental Association
• Asian Student Dental Organization
• Student Research Group

Grover C. Hunter DDS Short-Term Research Fellowship, UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, 08/12/2024-08/12/2025 

Deans List, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 08/25/22-05/06/26

Visharad Purna, Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidylaya, Navi Mumbai, India 05/08/22

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), 6/15/24