Luke Jarnagin
Rogersville
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated soon-to-be graduate dentist earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Lincoln Memorial University (May 2026). Experienced in comprehensive patient care through extensive clinical rotations and externships, including restorative dentistry, crown and bridge, endodontics, extractions, and implant placement under supervision. Seeking an associate general dentistry position focused on clinical growth and high-quality patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentistry Clinic
Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive dental exams, restorative procedures, endodontics, and simple and surgical extractions, enhancing patient care under faculty supervision
- Executed pediatric restorations, crowns, cleanings, and fluoride treatments, improving patient outcomes independently and collaboratively
- Educated patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and post-treatment care
- Instructed patients on oral hygiene, nutrition, and post-treatment care to promote better oral health practices
Center for Family and Implant Dentistry Rotation
Dr. Andrew MacConnell
01.2026 - 01.2026
- Completed an advanced implant dentistry rotation
- Placed 6 dental implants, contributing to hands-on experience in implant procedures
- Assisted with implant treatment planning, surgical setup, IV sedation, and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and effective treatment delivery
General Dentistry Externship
Pacific Dental Services (PDS)
Nashville
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in and performed 30 crown procedures, managing preparation, temporization, and delivery to ensure quality outcomes
- Gained experience in comprehensive treatment planning and streamlining patient flow within DSO model to improve service delivery
- Completed high-volume private practice externship in fast-paced general dentistry setting, enhancing general dentistry clinical skills and patient care
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) -
Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville, TN05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA05.2022
Skills
- Local Anesthesia Administration
- Intraoral Scanning
- Digital & PSP Radiography
- Radiographic interpretation
- CEREC Trained
- Dental Software: FUSE, Origin, Eaglesoft
- Infection control
- Patient education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- CPR/AED Certified
Volunteer And Community Involvement
- Volunteer Student Dentist, Give Kids a Smile, 2023-2026
- Free Dental Clinic Volunteer, Appalachian Miles for Smiles, 2023
Timeline
Center for Family and Implant Dentistry Rotation
Dr. Andrew MacConnell
01.2026 - 01.2026
General Dentistry Externship
Pacific Dental Services (PDS)
11.2025 - 12.2025
General Dentistry Clinic
Lincoln Memorial University
08.2024 - Current
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) -
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Virginia's College at Wise