Craig Adams
Sierra Vista,AZ
Summary
Skilled general dentist with background in providing comprehensive dental care to diverse populations. Is a caring and compassionate provider. Skilled in performing various dental procedures, from preventive care to complex restorations, ensuring high standards of oral health. Successful at developing strong professional and patient relationships. Has exceptional patient satisfaction. A supportive team member, committed to excellence, ensuring top notch care for patients of all ages.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dentist at Vista Dental Group
Self Employed
Sierra Vista, AZ
08.2009 - Current
- Dentist at Vista Dental Group. The group has 4 offices serving the general public and underserved areas in southeast Arizona. Managing doctor of the General Dental office in Sierra Vista from October 2016 to present. Duties include overseeing front and back office staff.
- Experience working with private dental insurance as well as AHCCCS, Arizona's medicaid and federal health care program, providing dental care to the underserved and low-income level demographic.
- Develops and carries out comprehensive treatment plans customized to patient's needs. Manages a full daily schedule including operative patients, child and adult recall visits, and emergency examinations and treatment.
- In pediatric dentistry, provides restorative work including resin and glass ionomer fillings, pulpotomies, and stainless steel crowns. Other pediatric treatment includes extractions, and space maintainer placement. Assists with child cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, silver diamine fluoride application, and oral hygiene instruction.
- Provides use of nitrous oxide for anxiety control when needed. Oral conscious sedation certification in Arizona received and maintained since September 2014. Performs 40 to 50 oral conscious sedation cases per year for pediatric patients needing additional anxiety control. Also has experience providing preventative, restorative, and emergency treatment for pediatric patients under IV sedation, with dental anesthesiologist assistance.
- In adult and geriatric patients, experience in restorative procedures including resin, amalgam, and glass ionomer fillings. Alginate impressions and occlusal guard fabrication. Fixed prosthodontic procedures include post and core placement, crown and bridge preparation and placement, and implant restoration. Removable prosthodontic experience including complete dentures and removable partial dentures. Emergency treatment and extractions provided.
- Enjoys to work with and is patient with the pediatric population. Visits schools and child care centers to present oral health education. Stays current in yearly continuing education and BLS certification. Takes pride in providing gentle and attentive dental care to patients of all ages. Excellent chairside manner. Maintains positive patient satisfaction throughout career.
Dentist at Greenfield Dental Care
Self Employed
Mesa, AZ
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Owner and managing dentist of Greenfield Dental Care. Private practice office serving the general public, with a focus on the geriatric population. Managed front and back office staff operations, book keeping, and business operations.
- Comprehensive and emergency dental care. Complete and routine oral examinations with X-ray diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient communication.
- Experience in all phases of preventative, restorative, and emergency dentistry. Proficient in resin, glass ionomer, and amalgam restorations. Fixed prosthodontic procedures including post and core placement, crown and bridge preparation and delivery, and implant restorations. Removable prosthodontic experience in complete dentures, removable partial dentures, and complete and partial denture repair and modifications. Emergency treatment and extractions provided.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-2008
Skills
- Excellent patient satisfaction and communication
- Comprehensive treatment
- Pediatric dental procedures
- General restorative dentistry and emergency care
- Compassionate care
- Cooperative and supportive team member
Certification
- Oral conscious sedation certification - State of Arizona. September 2014
Affiliations
- Enjoys landscaping, fishing, travel.
Service
- Served in various church-related leadership positions from 2011 to present. Spends 6 to 10 hours weekly on duties and responsibilities. Duties include coordinating and carrying out meetings, activities and service functions. Performs meeting agenda preparation, interview scheduling, and communication for area president. Oversees local and general area unit organization and communication.
References
- Dr. Jonathan Evans DDS. (520) 266-9500. jondace@gmail.com
- Nathan Williams (520) 559-2170. nathan.john.wml@gmail.com
Timeline
Dentist at Vista Dental Group
Self Employed
08.2009 - Current
Dentist at Greenfield Dental Care
Self Employed
08.2009 - 08.2013
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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