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Beth Vander Schaaf

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

I feel pride and joy in helping people with their oral health whether it be for simply maintaining a high level of preventive care or reparative care after extreme neglect. My satisfaction in my career choice has never waned and I feel privileged to "go to work" and help improve people's health and well being. Over the years I have seen people that do not realize that in fact preventive care is within their reach and they are most deserving to have all that modern dentistry has to offer. Meeting patient's psychological needs, financial limitations and staff management are the most challenging aspects of my current position. The dental care is automatic at this point and treatment plans roll out quickly.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dentist

Owner Of Smile Arizona Dentistry
09.2013 - Current
  • Practice owner and lead dentist. Oversee all aspects necessary to run a patient centered, caring dental office.
  • Expert dental care treated in-house (only root canals and impacted teeth with or without sedation request referred to another dentist)
  • Please feel free to view my practice website www.smilearizonadentistry.com
  • Control patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental examinations and personalized and comprehensive treatment plans
  • Perform complex dental procedures, extractions, and dental implant placements to restore patients smiles and masticatory function.
  • Utilized advanced dental technology, such as digital radiographs and intraoral cameras, for accurate diagnoses, effective treatments and patient communication.
  • Interpreted radiographs (x-ray films) to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • All dental prescription writing to control preventive and disease healing health
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
  • Created individualized treatment plans including options to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
  • Managed dental emergencies promptly, addressing acute pain and preventing further complications.
  • Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in dentistry techniques.
  • Built long-lasting relationships with patients by consistently providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
  • Diagnosed periodontal disease early through routine assessments, initiating timely interventions to prevent tooth loss or damage.
  • Provided preventive care with regular checkups, educating patients on proper oral hygiene habits.

Education

B.S., D.D.S - Dentistry

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Every aspect of general dentistry (except root canals and extraction of fully impacted teeth)
  • Extractions (including complicated extractions #2-15, #18-#31)
  • Implants
  • Biopsies
  • All restorations care and placement
  • Care delivery in a digitized office setting
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • All fixed and removable options for tooth replacement
  • Emergency dental care
  • Clear aligner orthodontic care
  • Comfortable being a leader in any setting

Timeline

Dentist

Owner Of Smile Arizona Dentistry
09.2013 - Current

B.S., D.D.S - Dentistry

University of Iowa

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