Belema Ogbanga-Farinas
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Trustworthy Dentist with years of experience carefully analyzing patient needs by studying symptoms and conducting treatment accordingly. Proficient in emergency and routine dental care. Successful at developing strong professional and patient relationships, leading teams and educating patients on dental care. Highly-motivated provider with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Dentist
Gen 4 Dental
Sun City, Arizona
2024.05 - Current
- Diagnosed dental conditions using advanced imaging and examination techniques.
- Performed restorative and cosmetic procedures to enhance patient smiles.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and preventive care strategies.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Restored damaged teeth using fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and other restorative procedures.
- Collaborated with specialists like orthodontists or periodontists when complex cases were presented.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.
General Dentist
Heartland Dental
Surprise, AZ
2022.07 - 2024.05
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Performed root canals, restorative, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Offered Invisalign for bite correction when appropriate.
- Prescribed medications to treat dental issues such as pain relief or infection control.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of latest developments in dentistry.
- Worked closely with staff members including hygienists, assistants and receptionists.
Dental Intern
North Country HealthCare
Flagstaff, AZ
2022.01 - 2022.02
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Performed root canals, restorative, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Treated, supported and cared for 7 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individual patients.
Dental Intern
Salt River Health Care
Scottsdale, AZ
2021.10 - 2021.11
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Performed root canals, restorative, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Treated, supported and cared for 7 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individual patients.
Dental Intern
Gila River Health care
Queen Creek, AZ
2021.08 - 2021.09
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Performed root canals, restorative, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
- Treated, supported and cared for 5 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individual patients.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Services
Phoenix, AZ
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Performed prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing in addition to applying sealants, fluoride treatments and operating intraoral camera.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene and oral care by demonstrating effective flossing and brushing techniques and recommending quality oral care products.
- Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
- Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
- Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
- Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Managed dental records and entered information using Dentrix to keep important patient information on file.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Mesa, AZ2022-05
Master of Science - Public Health
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Mesa, AZ2022-05
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ2017-05
Skills
- Restorative dentistry
- Simple and surgical extractions
- Removable and fixed prosthodontics
- Non-surgical periodontics
- Dental radiography
- Proficient in digital dentistry
- Proficient in root canal therapy
- Invisalign certified
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Decision Making
- Working collaboratively
- Active listening
- Friendly, positive attitude
Affiliations
American Student Dental Association- National Member
Academy of General Dentistry- National Member
American Dental Education Association- National Member
Arizona Dental Association-Local Memeber
Timeline
General Dentist
Gen 4 Dental
2024.05 - Current
General Dentist
Heartland Dental
2022.07 - 2024.05
Dental Intern
North Country HealthCare
2022.01 - 2022.02
Dental Intern
Salt River Health Care
2021.10 - 2021.11
Dental Intern
Gila River Health care
2021.08 - 2021.09
Registered Dental Hygienist
Pacific Dental Services
2017.06 - 2018.06
Doctor of Dental Medicine -
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Master of Science - Public Health
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University