Dieter Funcke
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.
Respected dental expert adept at using digital imaging, intraoral cameras and CAD and CAM. Passionate about providing quality dental care and helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Committed to continuing education to stay current with advancements in dental technology and best practices.
Productive Dental Office Manager with versatile skills in staff supervision and customer service. Mathematical and computational strengths create thorough budgets and financial strategies. Gifted communicator promotes practice reputation and creates inviting work environment. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Organized Dental Assisting Instructor with 20 years of experience in dentistry. Adept at planning detailed, hands-on lessons for student growth and monitoring progress closely without micromanaging students. Committed to fostering a classroom community of helping each other and best-in-class dental practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dentist
Funcke&Castro Odontologos
04.2004 - Current
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Explained procedures, answered questions and administered additional pain relief to help patients feel comfortable.
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern.
- Designed and fitted patients with dentures, bridges and other prosthodontic dental appliances.
- Took impressions for dental appliances and sent prosthesis to outside dental labs.
- Assisted with recruitment, training and management of staff.
- Trained dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- Kept patient information confidential and respected patients rights to privacy.
- Treated patients on emergency basis to repair tooth injuries, and fractured facial bones.
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering medication for pain control.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
- Followed up with patients after procedures for proper pain management.
- Created dental office policies and procedures, provided staff members with copies and oversaw rule enforcement to meet office guidelines and health and safety laws.
- Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
Dental Office Manager
Funcke&Castro Odontólogos
01.2010 - Current
- Managed operations for 5-person dental practice, facilitating excellent patient support services, direction and guidance.
- Implemented staff scheduling procedures to provide full coverage, supporting organizational needs.
- Organized supply purchases, equipment upgrades and operating expenses.
- Developed promotional programs to attract new patients.
- Hired, trained and monitored new office employees and took corrective action when necessary.
- Coordinated execution and improvement of daily dental office practices.
- Maintained and evaluated clinic budgets, general ledger and billing systems.
- Tracked stocks of office supplies and reordered materials to meet expected dental patient loads.
- Handled supply purchases and inventory management for office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for team of 8 staff in busy clinic office.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications in database and case management software.
- Prepared patients for procedures by administering medication for pain control.
Dental Assistant Teacher
The Dental Assisting And Team Institute
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies to ensure availability of necessary tools for all appointments and procedures.
- Assisted orthodontists in performing complex treatments, ensuring precise execution of tasks and high-quality results.
Education
D.M.D - Dentistry
Universidad San Maritn De Porres
Lima03.2005
EFDA - Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting And Team Institute
West Palm Beach, United States11.2023
Skills
- Scheduling
- Patient Counseling
- Inventory management
- Patient care
- Microsoft Office
- Friendly, positive attitude
- File and data retrieval systems
- Equipment Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Patient Education
- Treatment room setup
- Dental records
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental terminology knowledge
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental Radiography
- Dental impressions
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Instrument Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Teeth Cleaning
- Multitasking
- Preliminary Impressions
- Crown and Bridge Construction
- Sealant Application
- Denture Adjustment
Certification
- Licensed DMD - 2004
- Dental Assistant EFDA
- Dental Radiological Health and Safety
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant Teacher
The Dental Assisting And Team Institute
02.2024 - Current
Dental Office Manager
Funcke&Castro Odontólogos
01.2010 - Current
Dentist
Funcke&Castro Odontologos
04.2004 - Current
D.M.D - Dentistry
Universidad San Maritn De Porres
EFDA - Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting And Team Institute