Bernarda Frias
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Dentist and Practice Leader specializing in clinical care across private practice ownership, denovo growth, and hospital-based environments. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through effective treatment planning and team leadership. Committed to ensuring compliance while delivering high-quality patient care in both English and Spanish.
Overview
2
2
Languages
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Dentist and Dental Department Lead
The Geo Group
South Bay, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive dental care to 1,947 patients, including restorative endodontics, prosthodontics, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services.
- Executed complex extractions, third-molar removals, retained root removal, alveoloplasty, and biopsies, ensuring efficient schedule flow for over 20 patients during peak periods.
- Directed clinic workflow, conducted staff training, implemented quality improvements, managed referrals, controlled inventory, and ensured regulatory compliance; awarded 2026 Supervisor of the Quarter.
General Dentist
Healthy Smile Dental Group and Dental Wellness
Wellington, Florida
01.2018 - Current
- Supported patient care by completing detailed assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.
- Restored damaged teeth using fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, and other prosthodontic services.
- Assisted with surgical extractions of impacted or diseased teeth, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Supported placement of implants and restorations, contributed to Invisalign treatment and delivered cosmetic dentistry services.
- Provided clinical assistance and managed documentation, enhancing workflow efficiency in dental practice.
General Dentist Family Practice
Tidewater Dental Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Delivered general dentistry care in high-volume practice, managing 20+ patients daily while enhancing patient comfort and maintaining clinical quality.
- Increased in-house treatment options by performing surgical extractions, molar endodontics, Invisalign, crown lengthening, exostosis reduction, and frenectomies, while coordinating schedules and optimizing practice operations.
- Executed restorative and preventive dental treatments for patients at Tidewater Dental Care
General Dentist and Denovo Practice leader
Heartland Dental Care
Casselberry, Florida
05.2012 - 06.2014
- Established and expanded de novo practice, achieving over $1 million in gross production within first year.
- Provided comprehensive dental care including endodontics, full mouth rehabilitation, implant placement and restoration, Invisalign, non-surgical periodontal therapy, surgical extractions, and complete and partial dentures to enhance patient outcomes.
General Dentist and Practice Owner
Intracoastal Pointe Dental
Jupiter, Florida
01.2006 - 06.2014
- Opened and operated solo private dental practice, delivering comprehensive dental care to diverse patient population.
- Directed clinical and administrative staff, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
- Supported patient care, developed treatment plans, managed staffing, trained team, coordinated billing and insurance processes, and handled day-to-day financial tasks.
- Performed full-mouth rehabilitation, implant placement and restorations, surgical extractions, and simple extractions.
Attending General Dentist
Jamaica Hospital and ClockTower Dental clinic
Queens, New York
08.1999 - 09.2005
- Delivered hospital-based dental treatment and comprehensive care to under-resourced, underserved patients, enhancing access to necessary oral health services.
- Performed restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns, and root canal therapy.
- Mentored 4th-year dental students in clinical skills development, fostering their confidence and competence in patient care.
Education
Implantology
Implant Seminars : Continuum And Master Series
Miami05-2011
Biomet 3I Synergy Training Program
Palm Beach Gardens, FL05-2010
Dawson Academy For Advanced Dental Studies
Tampa, FL05-2004
General Practice Residency PGY2
Harlem Hospital Center
New York, NY06-1999
General Practice Residency
Saint Barnabas Hospital PGY1
The Bronx, NY06-1998
Doctor Of Dental Surgery
State University of New York
NY05-1997
Skills
- Dental implant placement and restoration
- Cosmetic and restorative dentistry
- Endodontic treatment/Nitrous Oxide Sedation
- Simple and surgical extractions
- Invisalign treatment
- Removable partials and complete dentures
- Digital radiography and rotary instrumentation
- Eaglesoft and Dentrix EMR proficiency
- CBCT knowledge
- Sleep apnea/TMJ awareness
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
General Dentist and Dental Department Lead
The Geo Group
06.2020 - Current
General Dentist
Healthy Smile Dental Group and Dental Wellness
01.2018 - Current
General Dentist Family Practice
Tidewater Dental Care
07.2014 - 09.2017
General Dentist and Denovo Practice leader
Heartland Dental Care
05.2012 - 06.2014
General Dentist and Practice Owner
Intracoastal Pointe Dental
01.2006 - 06.2014
Attending General Dentist
Jamaica Hospital and ClockTower Dental clinic
08.1999 - 09.2005
Implantology
Implant Seminars : Continuum And Master Series
Biomet 3I Synergy Training Program
Dawson Academy For Advanced Dental Studies
General Practice Residency PGY2
Harlem Hospital Center
General Practice Residency
Saint Barnabas Hospital PGY1
Doctor Of Dental Surgery
State University of New York