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Brian Higgins

Santa Clara,California

Summary

Friendly professional successfully provides comprehensive dental care in variety of settings. Skilled in clinical dentistry, oral surgery, implantology and cosmetic dentistry. Background of exemplary performance in variety of dental procedures, diagnosing dental maladies and providing patient-centered treatment plans.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Self-employeed
06.1986 - Current

I have run a full service General Dental practice since 1986, when I graduated from UOP Scool of Dentistry. I have preformed all aspects of a general practice including fillings, crown and bridge, implants, full mouth reconstruction, extractions, root canal therapy and splint fabrication.

I am a graduate of The foundation for Advanced Continuing Education (FACE) where i also taught for 15 years. I am a Level Four graduate of Orignathic Bioesthetic International (OBI). I have been a mentor teacher with ITI Strauman and Nobel Biocare.

  • 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.
  • Collaborated with specialist professionals to plan dental treatments.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.

Education

DDS - Dentistry

University of The Pacific School of Dentistry
San Francisco, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Emergency Dental Care
  • Soft Tissue Management
  • Preventive Care
  • Infection Control
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Management
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction

Certification

Graduate of FACE 1991

Graduate of OBI 2018

Former president of the Western Gnathological Academy

Mentor teacher with Strauman ITI

Mentor Teacher with Nobelbiocare

Timeline

General Dentist

Self-employeed
06.1986 - Current

DDS - Dentistry

University of The Pacific School of Dentistry
Brian Higgins