Dentist
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Treated patients with dental concerns while performing regular cleanings and preventative procedures to establish a plan for better dental hygiene. Corrected bite issues and overcrowding.

• Performed dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities by giving sedatives or anesthesia before administering treatments.
• Ordered diagnostic measures, such as x-rays, models
• Utilized tools, such as drills, probes, brushes, and mirrors to examine and treat teeth and mouth.
• Accurately maintained records relating to the oral health of patients and the treatments given to them.
• Effectively communicated with staff members to provide optimal care to patients.

Built a practice around a caring and compassionate approach to patients and their dental needs. Effectively diagnosed and treated patient needs while counseling on the best ways to maintain and improve oral health. Provided a full range of dental services for all ages including family dentistry, dental crowns, veneers, dental implants, CEREC, and cosmetic dentistry. Strive to improve the overall health of patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. 

• Conducted oral examination including a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
• Built quality dashboards by utilizing cost parameters to measure quality.
• Obtained x-rays, including the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
• Performed surgery by preparing the area for an implant and place the implant in the mouth.
• Implemented a useable and validated Patient Safety Toolkit (PST) for documenting AEs for Patient Safety.
• Incorporated continuous dental staff training programs for dental staff to promote a healthy work environment that breeds success.

Worked directly with children and families to provide proper oral hygiene education, instill healthy habits, and administer corrective care. Maintained impactful relationships over 2-year period and reduced cavity occurrences by 40%.

• Spoke with patients to understand at-home practices.
• Delivered educational presentations and hosted honest conversations to convey the importance of diligent brushing, flossing, and sanitary practices.
• Completed corrective care procedures including installation and maintenance of braces and fillings.
• Tracked patient progress over time and directed bi-annual follow ups.

Served as on-call dentist up to 5 times per month on weekends to handle emergency procedures and patient requests. Maintained excellent time management skills to balance additional responsibility with daily operations.

• Collaborated with other doctors and outpatient facility staff on a regular basis.
• Assessed weekly and monthly schedules to predict high-volume periods.
• Reviewed patient files prior to checkups.
• Practiced patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA rules and regulations during interviews.

Supported dental care procedures under senior surgeon supervision for 50+ patients over 1-year timeframe. Referred to mentor and colleagues for support and additional information as needed.

• Researched dentistry best practices and common procedures.
• Partnered with supervising surgeon to understand individual steps to each process.
• Performed routine cleaning, administered X-rays, and conducted patient checkups.
• Managed, updated, and referred to patient files to ensure thorough understanding of each and every visitor scenario.

Coordinated overseas trip to transport and establish dentist practice in developing country. Provided restorative care for children as young as 3 years old.

• Worked with hospital leadership to develop international dentistry initiative.
• Conducted relevant research and local outreach communications to determine travel location, duration of stay, and parameters of onsite practices.
• Supervised travel and office establishment efforts.
• Established and grew relationships with local families and communities.
• Spread the word via marketing and outreach initiatives to build a patient network within the local community.

Performed an average of 10-15 patient examinations per day over 2-year timeframe. Conducted specialized operations such as extractions and fillings as well.

• Worked with office staff to ensure accurate patient files and schedules.
• Practices patient confidentiality and leveraged excellent communication skills during each scheduled visit.
• Educated patients on dental procedures and proper oral hygiene practices.
• Remained up-to-date on all dental operational best practices.