BEVERLY ESCALONA DDS
Missouri City,TX
Summary
- Experienced Dentist with extensive knowledge of dental procedures, materials, and pediatric and geriatric care.
- Vast knowledge of clinical procedures and medical and dental terminology. Extremely experienced in Preventive, Restorative, Prosthetics, Cosmetic dentistry, as well as, management and administration of dental practice as owner.
- Very organized, driven, hardworking, and believe in leading by example.
- Always try to encourage the staff, and challenge them to exceed expectations.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
- Lead team to achieve company goals.
- Detail-oriented team player. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience in Public health Dentistry and Private and Corporate Dental Practice
- Goal-oriented Clinical Dentist offering outstanding communication, organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Seasoned professional with 32 years of experience treating patients of all ages.
- Successfully manages routine and emergency appointments and highly compassionate and patient with fearful, stressed and anxious individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor/Clinical Dentist
BCM/The Center For Children And Women TCH
Houston, TX
07.2019 - Current
- First Dentist hired to service pediatric patients at the first Community Pediatric Dental Clinic supported by Texas Children's Hospital.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Improved patients' oral health by educating on better brushing and flossing habits.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
- Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
- Attended meetings with administrators and other key leaders regarding clinic operations.
- Participated in administrative meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
- Supervised and trained dental assistants.
- Evaluated sterilization practices and provided recommendations.
- Recommended to increase material and equipment inventory due to projected growth of the Clinic.
- Advised administration to evaluate existing schedule to increase appointment availability.
- Met weekly with Clinic leadership to make recommendation on Clinic operations.
- Interviewed prospective candidates for Clinical positions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits in electronic health records system.
- Worked closely with dental hygienists to ensure optimal patient care.
- Kept up-to-date on advances in dentistry by attending seminars and conferences.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for providing quality dental services.
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Trained dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- Assisted with recruitment, training and management of staff.
- Used VELscope to perform both intraoral and extraoral cancer screenings.
General Dentist
Legacy Community Health Services
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Patient population of adult patients.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Managed to be in contact with patient's PCP to establish the best dental care possible due to medical conditions such as HIV.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Worked closely with Dental Hygienists to ensure patient's education on oral hygiene.
General Dentist
City Of Houston Health Dept
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Patient population that provided care for Pediatric patients, Pregnant women and Geriatric patients
- Only dentist in the Houston Health Department in charge of dental care of the Geriatric patients.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Communicated directly with medical providers to ensure geriatric patients would be accurately managed and treated during dental procedures due to their existing medical conditions.
- Provided complete oral rehabilitation on patient's that had neglected their dental health due to inability to access care due to their income.
- Supervised Dental Students from University of Texas School of Dentistry while doing the rotation at the City of Houston Dental Clinics..
General Dentist Family Practice
Park West Dental
02.2009 - 10.2015
- Dentist owner
- Dental population of all ages.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for oral cancers during examination.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for providing quality dental services.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used during procedures or office operations.
- Assisted with recruitment, training and management of staff.
- Completed basic and specialized dental procedures across diverse client base.
- Participated in dental health programs to educate community.
- Referred patients to specialists for depending on their need for specialized treatment.
- Developed long-term relationships with patients through excellent customer service skills.
- Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patients rights to privacy.
General Dentist
Second Mile Ministries
12.2008 - 08.2009
- Dental Clinic providing free dental care for underserved patients.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Multiple dental services provided that included preventive, restorative and oral surgery procedures as well as rehabilitation with removable prosthetics.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Oral hygiene education.
General Dentist
San Jose Clinic
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Dental population of all ages.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
New York University College of Dentistry
New York, NY06.1991
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Pre Dental
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico07.1987
Skills
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Preventive, Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Patient Education and Dental Records
- Removable Prosthodontics
- Tissue Management
- Goals and Performance
- Training and Development
- Daily Facility Operations
- Social Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Meeting Participation
- Federal Guidelines
- Mentor Graduate Students
Timeline
Assistant Professor/Clinical Dentist
BCM/The Center For Children And Women TCH
07.2019 - Current
General Dentist
Legacy Community Health Services
06.2017 - 06.2019
General Dentist
City Of Houston Health Dept
06.2015 - 06.2017
General Dentist Family Practice
Park West Dental
02.2009 - 10.2015
General Dentist
Second Mile Ministries
12.2008 - 08.2009
General Dentist
San Jose Clinic
09.2007 - 11.2008
DDS - Dentistry
New York University College of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Biology-Pre Dental
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
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