Ammon J Baus Jr
General Dentist
Macungie,PA
Summary
Meticulous patient-focused Dentist with record of success in running efficient practices, maintaining safety standards and addressing diverse patient concerns with cutting-edge technology and techniques. Experienced in examinations, surgical procedures and preventive measures for diverse oral issues. Specializes in preventive care and fillings and puts patients at ease while performing professional services. Well-versed in latest dental techniques and committed to delivering best in dental care while gaining experience for more complicated procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer Attending Dentist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
08.2017 - Current
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Collaborated with and supervised dental residents to plan and implement dental treatments.
- Protected patients from infectious diseases by using proper masking, gloves and safety glasses.
General Dentist/Owner/Operator
Lehigh Dental LLC
Catasauqua , PA
07.2013 - Current
- Operate a 7 chair dental office managing 1 associate dentist and 4 dental hygienists.
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing training practices.
- Perform all aspects of general dentistry on patients to alleviate pain, restore function and better their overall health.
General Dentist
Arreola-Baus & Associates
Bethlehem, PA
10.2003 - 07.2013
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
Dental Assistant
RT Arreola, SR MacMillan & Associates
Bethlehem, PA
09.1994 - 07.1996
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Performed radiographs as prescribed by the dentist to aid in diagnosis.
Education
D.M.D. - Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medici E
Pittsburgh, PA 08.1996 - 06.2000
Advanced Education in General Dentistry -
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, HI 06.2000 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 08.1990 - 05.1994
No Degree - Dental Assisting And Radiology
Northampton Community College
Northampton, PA 06.1994 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
Allentown Central Catholic High School
Allentown, PA 09.1986 - 06.1990
Skills
Management of a dental practice
Coaching and mentoring associate dentist and dental residents
Relationship building and communicating with specialists
Operations management of dental office
Verbal and written communication
Staff Management of staff of 12
People Skills with strong oral communication
Timeline
Volunteer Attending Dentist
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2017 - Current
General Dentist/Owner/Operator
Lehigh Dental LLC
07.2013 - Current
General Dentist
Arreola-Baus & Associates
10.2003 - 07.2013
Advanced Education in General Dentistry -
Tripler Army Medical Center
06.2000 - 09.2001
D.M.D. - Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medici E
08.1996 - 06.2000
Dental Assistant
RT Arreola, SR MacMillan & Associates
09.1994 - 07.1996
No Degree - Dental Assisting And Radiology
Northampton Community College
06.1994 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Scranton
08.1990 - 05.1994
High School Diploma -
Allentown Central Catholic High School
09.1986 - 06.1990