With a proven track record at the Department of Corrections, I excel in dental practice management and patient care coordination. My leadership significantly enhanced compliance and operational efficiency. Skilled in dental procedures and fostering team development, I ensure top-notch oral health education and service delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Supervisor
Department of Corrections
Raleigh, NC
06.2024 - Current
Monitored and evaluated staff performance to ensure compliance with professional standards, safety regulations, and administrative policies.
Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of dental staff, including scheduling, delegating tasks, and training new personnel.
Performed periodic audits of tool inventory to ensure accurate count of instruments for day-to-day operations.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Assisted dentists with complex cases or procedures requiring additional expertise or resources.
Provided guidance to staff members on clinical procedures, documentation requirements, infection control protocols, and quality assurance initiatives.
Provide patient care.
Adjunct Faculty
UNC School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, NC
02.2006 - Current
Play a critically important role in educating Dental Students and Dental Residents in Public Health Dentistry and Hospital Dental Clinic Setting
Responsible for training UNC dental students during extern rotation
Clinical Dental Director
UNC Hospital Dental Clinic
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2013 - 05.2021
Responsible for the oversight of the clinical and business functions of the Hospital Dental Clinic, including clinical policies, as well as the professional activities of the clinicians in the Hospital Dental Clinic.
Expert Dental Consultant
DentaQuest Institute
Westborough, MA
09.2009 - 04.2014
Committed to improving the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of oral health care through direct research, demonstration projects, education and training
Hospital Appointment
Chatham Hospital
Siler City, NC
03.2010 - 07.2013
Provide all phases of restorative and cosmetic dentistry for infants, children, adolescents, adults and special needs patients, who cannot be successfully treated in a dental office can often be treated in a hospital setting
Hospital Appointment
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
02.2008 - 03.2013
Provide all phases of restorative and cosmetic dentistry for infants, children, adolescents, adults and special needs patients, who cannot be successfully treated in a dental office can often be treated in a hospital setting
Hospital Attending
UNC Hospital
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2007 - 02.2011
Responsible for the admitting and directing of care and services provided to a patient while in an acute, skilled or rehabilitation facility
Dental Director
Piedmont Health Services
Carrboro, NC
09.2005 - 02.2011
Ensure all dental activities are performed in accordance with applicable license, regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements
Ensure that the quality of patient care services is monitored and evaluated and appropriate corrective actions are taken based on findings
Assist in the development and enforcement of infection control policies and procedures
Monitor and evaluate all dental programs and/or services to ensure achievement of system wide, uniform standards of dental clinical practice, quality assurance / management programs practice guidelines and protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration
Work with the CEO and management team to direct the planning, development, and implementation of a delivery system that provides effective, efficient health care or disease prevention services in accordance with strategic Departmental goals and timetables
Serve as consultant to CEO, CFO, COO and Program Managers and providers
Regional Dental Director
Mid-Cumberland Department Of Health
Nashville, TN
06.2003 - 08.2005
Ensure all dental activities are performed in accordance with applicable license, regulatory and accreditation standards and requirements
Ensure that the quality of patient care services is monitored and evaluated and appropriate corrective actions are taken based on findings
Assist in the development and enforcement of infection control policies and procedures
Monitor and evaluate all dental programs and/or services to ensure achievement of system wide, uniform standards of dental clinical practice, quality assurance/management programs practice guidelines and protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration
Work with the Regional Director and management team to direct the planning, development, and implementation of a delivery system that provides effective, efficient health care or disease prevention services in accordance with strategic Departmental goals and timetables
Serve as consultant to Head Start Program, City and County School Principals and Nurses
Participated on as needed basis on departmental quality assurance and other professional staff committees
Serve as Department representative and advocate for health to the community, advocacy groups, and elected officials, members of the dental profession, governmental bodies and the media
Develop policies and procedures
Responsible for dental in 12 counties, fixed facilities, school based program and a mobile dental clinic
General Dentist
Fentress County Health Department
Jamestown, TN
06.2002 - 05.2003
Responsible for dental care in local health department
General Dentist
Van-Buren County Health Department
Spencer, TN
06.2002 - 05.2003
Responsible for dental care in local health department
Education
General Practice Residency -
University of Mississippi
Jackson, MS
06.2002
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
05.2001
B.S. - Natural Science-Cum Laude
Lemoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN
05.1992
B.S. - Science
University of Tennessee
Martin, TN
05.1989
Skills
Dental procedures
Treatment Planning
Patient care coordination
Dental practice management
Scheduling management
Infection control protocols
Oral health education
Supply orders
Appointment scheduling
Employee onboarding
Dental software proficiency
Policy enforcement
Insurance verification
Document preparation
Affiliations
National Association of Community Health Centers
Academy of General Dentistry – Pre-fellowship
Durham Academy of Medical, Dental & Pharmacy – President
National Medical Association
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
Tennessee Public Health Association – former member
Tennessee Dental Association – former member
National Dental Association – former member
Otherprofessionaltraining
08/04, Hiring for Diversity – Certificate
12/03, Performance Evaluation – Certificate
05/04, Avoiding Pitfalls SH Managers – Certificate
05/04, Policies And Practices For Managers – Certificate
11/02, Chemical Dependency Course 1050 – Certificate
Awards
The American Academy of Dental Practice Administration Foundation Scholarship
Shelby County Dental Society Scholarship Award
Shelby County Dental Auxiliary Scholarship Award
References
Available upon Request
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer for Big Brothers/Big Sister of Memphis
Volunteered at a local Daycare to read to children (ages 2-5)
Participated in Community Health Fair for Meharry Medical College
Participated in and organized Dental Health fairs for Mid-Cumberland Region
Licensing
North Carolina Dental License, 8246, Active, 07/12/06, Present