Dr. Melissa Petersen
Dentist, Business Owner
El Dorado Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced Dentist with over 23 years of experience in the dental field and 11 years in business ownership. Excellent reputation for gentle clinical care, resolving problems, maintaining a positive internal employee culture and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking, organized, dependable professional with a proven track record for success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dentist
Diane Allen, D.D.S
Shasta Lake, CA
01.2012 - 01.2013
Dentist
Franziska Dutton, D.D.S.
Redding, CA
01.2009 - 01.2013
COO, CFO
Riverside Oral Surgery
Redding, CA
01.2010 - 04.2022
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Facilitated over $1.7 mil in annual business for 11+ years.
- Implemented behavioral performance management system to define expectations and identify areas for improvement.
- Navigated federal, state and local employment laws and regulations and adjusted company practices and policies to confirm complete compliance.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for all employees.
Co-Director and Coordinator
Redding Study Club, LLC
Redding, CA
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Organized and developed annual curriculum for dentists to maintain their licenses with continuing education.
- Planned and supervised monthly events including organization of speakers, venues, dinner and related written materials.
- Became an official continuing education provider for CA, ADA, ASDA.
Dentist
Redding Rancheria
Redding, CA
02.2011 - 06.2018
- Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
Dentist Hospital Resident
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
07.2007 - 07.2008
- General clinical care for patients involving all specialties.
- Managed ER dental clinic of a level 1 trauma hospital
- Completed rounds on emergency care, pre-op cardiac and ENT, pre and post op OMS patients.
Dental Assistant & Receptionist
Multiple
, NY
01.1999 - 01.2007
Education
Certificate - Women in Leadership
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 01.2021 - 05.2021
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 07.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY 08.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
Clinical Dentistry & Patient Care
undefinedAccomplishments
- Operative Dentistry Award Recipient (2007)
- Delta Dental Student Leadership Award Recipient (2007)
- President and Manager for the SB Dental Outreach Program
- Co-founder and PR officer of the SB Honor Code Committee
- Faculty chosen: Year IV Advanced Prosthodontic Selective specialized training
- Faculty chosen representative: Outcomes of Assessment Committee Member
- Faculty chosen representative: ADEA 2005 Council of Students Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Faculty chosen: Indian Health Services Dental Representative at Pine Ridge, South Dakota (Oglala Tribe)
- Volunteered overt 50 hours in Dental Outreach
Timeline
Certificate - Women in Leadership
Cornell University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Co-Director and Coordinator
Redding Study Club, LLC
09.2019 - 03.2022
Dentist
Diane Allen, D.D.S
01.2012 - 01.2013
Dentist
Redding Rancheria
02.2011 - 06.2018
COO, CFO
Riverside Oral Surgery
01.2010 - 04.2022
Dentist
Franziska Dutton, D.D.S.
01.2009 - 01.2013
Dentist Hospital Resident
Stony Brook University Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2008
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
SUNY Stony Brook
07.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY Stony Brook
08.1999 - 05.2002
Dental Assistant & Receptionist
Multiple
01.1999 - 01.2007
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