Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Timeline

Dr. Tina Ghotanian

Summary

Respected dental expert adept at management and team leadership. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17

17

years of professional experience

Work History

General Dentist

Self-employed

07.2021 - Current

Managed associate dentists and specialists at multiple locations of a multi-doctor and multi-location dental conglomerate.
Managing doctor and comprehensive treatment coordination.
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 specialists to plan dental treatments.
Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures. Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.

General Dentist

Self-employed

07.2006 - Current

Same role at this location as other locations. Management of multi-doctor and multi-location dental conglomerate.

General Dentist

Self-employed

01.2012 - 06.2023

Same role at this location as other locations. Management of multi-doctor and multi-location dental conglomerate.

Dental Consultant

Guardian

09.2013 - Current

In-house consultant for dental insurance company.
Peer Review member.
Interpreted X-rays to evaluate accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Made recommendations for member dentists. Evaluation of probation or grievance protocols.

Dental Consultant

Aetna

06.2021 - Current

In-house consultant for dental insurance company.
Peer Review member.
Interpreted X-rays to evaluate accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Made recommendations for member dentists. Evaluation of probation or grievance protocols.

Teaching Faculty Member

USC School Of Dentistry

01.2012 - 07.2018

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Senior Dental Consultant

Ghotanian DDS

06.2021 - Current

Opened and operated eight practices to date.
Managed other dental professionals, including dentists, specialists and hygienists.
Operations and cost management.
Human resources training and implementation.
Contract and relationship development.
Advise other dentists and specialists.

Education

D.D.S. -

USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles

05.2000

Skills

Practice Management, spanning multi-providers and locations
Medical Records Oversight
Insurance Protocols
Staff Mentoring
Complex Problem-Solving

Electronic Records Management
X-Ray Interpretation, Treatment Planning and Procedure Coordination
Patient Flow Management
Clinical Staff Management

Timeline

General Dentist - Self-employed

07.2021 - Current

Dental Consultant - Aetna

06.2021 - Current

Senior Dental Consultant - Ghotanian DDS

06.2021 - Current

Dental Consultant - Guardian

09.2013 - Current

General Dentist - Self-employed

01.2012 - 06.2023

Teaching Faculty Member - USC School Of Dentistry

01.2012 - 07.2018

General Dentist - Self-employed

07.2006 - Current

USC School of Dentistry - D.D.S.,