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Catherine Mowry, DDS

Lenexa,KS

Summary

Dynamic periodontal clinician with a proven track record at Foundation Periodontics, P.A., excelling in surgical therapies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and tailored treatment plans, while fostering a high-performing team culture. Skilled in practice management and financial oversight, driving operational efficiency and growth.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Practicing Periodontal Clinician

Foundation Periodontics, P.A.
07.2000 - Current


  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with patients and referring doctors, as well as their hygienists and other team members, to facilitate smooth patient referrals, consistent patient treatment, and continued coordinated care between offices.
  • Oversaw daily direct patient care treatment and developed appropriate communication protocols between my office team members and patients and referring offices to ensure all care, treatment, and tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased patient and referring office satisfaction by implementing efficient and consistent business and patient-care protocols.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, equipment/supply purchases, bill-paying, financial reports, and thorough, accurate records for tax purposes.
  • Consulted with patients to assess individual and special needs and propose optimal solutions based on a personalized treatment plan.
  • Hired trained, motivated, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals and long-term, respectful care for our family of patients.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations, developing a systems and operations manual for the office.
  • Attended continuing education and special events to increase knowledge, stay current on periodontal and other dental related topics, and to learn new and evolving technologies to continue to be a static, growing company with continued growth and the ability to pass new information on to colleagues.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and patient-care techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Fostered strong relationships with team members to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
  • Interacted well with patients and team members to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Enhanced practice’s position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through growing our referral base.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting patient and referring-office relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members. Personally interviewed and reviewed every applicant to ensure we hired the individual employee who had the ideals, goals, and ethics consistent with our practice philosophy.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high performance metrics while being productive.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients and in case of employee incident.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient and promote optimal recovery.
  • Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed.
  • Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
  • Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening, clear communication, and timely resolution of concerns.
  • Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Provided supervision to interns and practicum students during their training rotations in the clinic setting whenever request received.

Part-Time General Dental Clinic Floor Instructor

University of Missouri-Kansas City
01.2001 - 06.2004
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Enhanced student engagement by integrating interactive technologies into curriculum.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create more cohesive and integrated curriculum.
  • Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
  • Fostered positive learning environment, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely.
  • Cultivated culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Research Assistant

Sanofi Animal Health
01.1992 - 07.1993
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
  • Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
  • Streamlined project workflow, optimizing team efficiency through development of detailed scheduling and tracking systems.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.

Education

Specialty Certificate in Periodontics - Periodontology

University of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
05-2000

Doctor of Dental Surgery - General Dentistry

University of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
05-1997

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
12-1991

Skills

    Periodontal surgical and nonsurgical therapies, including

  • Root planing
  • Mucogingival surgery
  • Traditional osseous surgery
  • Periodontal regenerative surgery
  • Esthetic periodontal surgery
  • Ridge augmentations
  • Sinus elevations

    • Radiographic interpretation including

  • Traditional dental radiographs
  • 3-D imaging radiographs

    • Dental implant placement and implant regenerative therapy

    Interdisciplinary collaboration

    Practice management including

  • Employee motivation, education, and trust building
  • Financials and budgeting
  • Strong patient communication
  • Referring colleague support and education
  • Systems reviews to improve operations

    • Attention do detail

Affiliations

Active member American Academy of Periodontology

Academy of Osseointegration

Certification

State of Kansas General Dental & Periodontics License

Timeline

Part-Time General Dental Clinic Floor Instructor

University of Missouri-Kansas City
01.2001 - 06.2004

Owner/Practicing Periodontal Clinician

Foundation Periodontics, P.A.
07.2000 - Current

Research Assistant

Sanofi Animal Health
01.1992 - 07.1993

Specialty Certificate in Periodontics - Periodontology

University of Missouri

Doctor of Dental Surgery - General Dentistry

University of Missouri

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

University of Kansas

Publications

"How does time-dependent dental unit waterline flushing affect planktonic bacteria levels?"  J Dent Educ. 2002 Apr; 66(4); 549-55.  Cobb, Martel, McKnight 3rd, Pasley-Mowry, Ferguson, Williams.

Hobbies /Interests

Cooking and baking

Hiking and being outdoors

Weight Lifting

Reading

Spending time with my family and our three dogs.


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