Carlis Santiago DDS

• Treating 13 to 20 patients per day with full restorative treatment plans.
• Providing preventive, restorative, surgical, orthodontic, and endodontic care.
• Implant certification , single and full mouth implant placements, freehand and guided surgery.
• Full mouth rehabilitation
• Mentored junior dentists by sharing knowledge about best practices in dentistry and discussing complex cases together for better decision making.
• Collaborated with specialists such as orthodontists or periodontists when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
• Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
• Managing Clinical Director

• Treated a large amount of patients for comprehensive dental care in a 2 year period, while completing residency in hospital setting.
• Treated patients daily in a fast paced clinical setting.
• Met production goals by providing comprehensive treatment plans.
• Advanced in clinical knowledge by keeping up to date with innovations in dentistry and latest research.
• Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
• Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
• Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
• Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
• Performed lab duties for a vast majority of complex cases including dental wax ups, articulating models, and surgical stent guides planning and fabrication.
• Preventive, restorative, surgical, orthodontic, and endodontic care.
• Rotations in oral surgery, orthodontic, endodontic, and pediatric post graduate programs.

General Practitioner duties including but not limited to:

• Diagnosing Oral Diseases
• Interpreting X-rays
• Creating efficient treatment plans for patient restorations( amalgam, composite, crown, veneers, bridges)
• Surgical procedures
• Periodontal Procedures ( socket preservation, frenectomy, crown lengthening, gingivectomy, vestibuloplasty)
• Preventive Care ( prophylaxis, sealants, bleaching, fluoride application, hygiene instructions )
• Endodontic treatment
• Orthodontic appliances