Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Otherprofessionaltraining
Awards
References
Volunteer Experience
Licensing
Presentations
Timeline
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Brigette Wesley, DDS

Boston,VA

Summary

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
  • (Hygiene, Dental Assistant & Dental 3rd & 4th year)
  • 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
  • Tennessee Dental License, 8020, Active, 08/13/02, Present
  • Georgia Dental License, DN012675, Active, 11/26/02, Present
  • Mississippi Dental License, PRV-RS-002-02, Inactive, 01/21/02
  • Federal DEA Number, BW8062503, Active, 11/07/02, Present

Presentations

  • Cavity Free In Tennessee: Presented at the Stewart County Local Government Board Meeting
  • Implant Placement in Post Gun Wound Patient: Presented during GPR Grand Round Presentation
  • Lets Put The Mouth Back Into The Body: Presented at the Robertson County Government Official Meeting
  • Fluoride Varnish – Why Nurses And Physicians: Presented at the Piedmont Health Services Medical Providers Meeting.

Timeline

Dental Supervisor

Department of Corrections
06.2024 - Current

Clinical Dental Director

UNC Hospital Dental Clinic
05.2013 - 05.2021

Hospital Appointment

Chatham Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2013

Expert Dental Consultant

DentaQuest Institute
09.2009 - 04.2014

Hospital Appointment

Duke Regional Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2013

Hospital Attending

UNC Hospital
01.2007 - 02.2011

Adjunct Faculty

UNC School of Dentistry
02.2006 - Current

Dental Director

Piedmont Health Services
09.2005 - 02.2011

Regional Dental Director

Mid-Cumberland Department Of Health
06.2003 - 08.2005

General Dentist

Fentress County Health Department
06.2002 - 05.2003

General Dentist

Van-Buren County Health Department
06.2002 - 05.2003

General Practice Residency -

University of Mississippi

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Meharry Medical College

B.S. - Natural Science-Cum Laude

Lemoyne-Owen College

B.S. - Science

University of Tennessee
Brigette Wesley, DDS