Chris Brecke
Newberg
Summary
Friendly General Dentist with extensive experience in private practice and education, specializing in endodontics and dental implant placement. Proven ability to educate patients and develop individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency dental care and fostering collaborative relationships with dental professionals to ensure optimal care delivery.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
General Dentist
Chris Brecke DDS
10.1996 - Current
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Collaborated with dental professionals to plan dental treatments.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Surgical extraction of teeth with bone preservation, performed molar root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Osseous implant placement.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
Faculty Dentist
Clark College Hygiene Schoool
07.1995 - 03.2010
- Clinical instructor for fourth year hygienist restorative rotation. Preparation of teeth and evaluation of restorative procedures preformed by students
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
Faculty Dentist
OHSU School of Dentistry
08.1996 - 06.1997
- Fixed prosthodontics Clinical instructor for Dental students
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for fixed prosthodontic work.
- Evaluated clinical student fabricating of crowns, bridges and other fixed prosthodontic restorations.
- Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Dentistry
University of Minnesota Dental School
Minneapolis, MN05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Connecticut College
New London, CT05-1991
Skills
- Oral surgery
- Dental implant placement
- Emergency dental care
- Dental surgeries
- Extracting teeth
- Restorative dentistry
- Endodontics
- Case presentation
- Soft tissue management
Timeline
General Dentist
Chris Brecke DDS
10.1996 - Current
Faculty Dentist
OHSU School of Dentistry
08.1996 - 06.1997
Faculty Dentist
Clark College Hygiene Schoool
07.1995 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Dentistry
University of Minnesota Dental School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Connecticut College