Dr Michael McLeary
Florence,AL
Summary
Dedicated Dental Practice Owner with expertise in team collaboration, compliance, and patient education. Managed diverse teams and developed customized treatment plans to improve patient care. Skilled in oral health assessment, pain management, and restorative treatments. Strong leadership capabilities facilitate efficient practice operations and enhance patient satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist - Private Practice Owner
Russellville Family Dentistry
Russellville, AL
07.1997 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for team of 30 employees across 4 dental practices, ensuring seamless management until selling 3 practices.
- Developed tailored treatment plans for individual patient needs.
- Diagnosed dental conditions through detailed oral examinations.
- Performed restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns, and bridges.
- Educated patients on effective oral hygiene practices and preventive care, enhancing patient engagement and health outcomes.
- Collaborated with dental hygienists to enhance patient care delivery.
- Managed patient records and treatment documentation to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured compliance with all safety protocols during procedures.
General Dentist, COL (Ret), Army National Guard
Alabama Army National Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2001 - 10.2023
- Delivered comprehensive dental care to service members, third country nationals, and enemy prisoners of war during three deployments for Operation Iraqi Freedom, ensuring access to critical dental services in combat zones.
- Ensured dental readiness for over 13,000 Alabama Army National Guard Soldiers by providing annual dental exams and treatment.
- Trained junior dentists, dental assistants, and support staff on military dental standards and clinic guidelines.
- Served as the state dental officer while in the military.
- Teamed with medical professionals to address and integrate dental health into overall patient care, enhancing comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Performed emergency dental procedures during field operations, providing immediate care to maintain soldier readiness in high-pressure environments.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Tennessee-Memphis Dental School
Memphis, TN06-1997
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL06-1988
Skills
- Oral surgery
- Restorative dentistry
- Treatment planning
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient records management
- Electronic records management
- Patient management
- Clinical staff oversight
- Dental practice management
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Patient education
- Patient comfort
Timeline
General Dentist, COL (Ret), Army National Guard
Alabama Army National Guard
05.2001 - 10.2023
Dentist - Private Practice Owner
Russellville Family Dentistry
07.1997 - Current
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Tennessee-Memphis Dental School
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama