Dental professional with vast knowledge of clinical procedures and medical and dental terminology. Experienced in all aspects of General Dentistry with emphasis in Oral Surgery , third molar extractions, endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, Implant placement, having placed over 1000 implants in conjunction with graphs and sinus lifts. Certified in Oral Conscious Sedation, Botox and Dermal Fillers.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Dentist
White Knoll Comprehensive Dentistry
Lexington, SC
12.2019 - Current
Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
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.
Treated patients on emergency basis to repair tooth injuries, infection or palliative treatment and fractured facial bones.
Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
Dental Director
Simply Beautiful Smiles of Pleasantville
Pleasantville, NJ
06.2005 - 10.2019
Supervised administrative staff of 15, Dentists, assistants and hygienists, and front desk personnel delivering consistent coaching and mentoring to improve job efficiency.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Performed over 1000 surgeries to prepare mouths for dental implants and aid in regenerating bone and gum tissues.
Placed and restored over 1000 dental implants for individual crown and bridge, multiple unit bridges and implant retained over dentures
Administered local anesthetics and removed sutures and dressings.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.
Completed complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth that required surgical handpiece for sectioning of teeth and ostectomy.
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
Treated, supported and cared for 20 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individual patients.
Used VELscope to perform both intraoral and exraoral cancer screenings.
Prescribed antibiotics and other medications.
Properly administered oral conscious sedation and local anesthetics to lessen pain and discomfort.
Made and fit dentures and crowns.
Designed and fit patients with prosthodontic dental appliances, including dentures, bridges, implant bridges and implant retained overdentures.
Treated facial lacerations, intraoral lacerations and fractured facial bones.
Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
Created dental office policies and procedures, provided all staff members with copies and oversaw rule enforcement to meet office guidelines as well as health and safety laws.
General Dentist
Pleasant Dental Assoc
Pleasantville, NJ
08.1982 - 06.2005
-Opened practice in August 1982 with in office full service dental laboratory
Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
Closely evaluated position of wisdom teeth to determine any existing or potential problems.
Diagnosed diseases and abnormalities.
Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
Conducted oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
Created dental office policies and procedures, provided all staff members with copies and oversaw rule enforcement to meet office guidelines as well as health and safety laws.
Performed over 500 surgeries to prepare mouths for dental implants and aid in regenerating bone and gum tissues.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases.
Surgically extracted impacted wisdom teeth, removed abnormal oral growths and surgical extractions of entire dentition
Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
Examined teeth and gum with appropriate dental instruments, x-rays and other diagnostic equipment.
Properly administered IV and oral conscious sedation and local anesthetics to lessen pain and discomfort.
Completed complex surgical extractions of partially and fully impacted teeth that required surgical handpiece for sectioning of teeth and ostectomy.
Performed root canals, filled cavities and instructed patients on pain management to repair dental structures with minimal discomfort to patients.
Prescribed antibiotics and other medications.
Evaluated risk of oral cancer by examining patients' mouths for sores, recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions.
Made and fit dentures and crowns.
Treated infections caused by chronic and acute issues and diseases within soft oral tissues.
Used VELscope to perform both intraoral and exraoral cancer screenings.
Expertly treated infections of oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws and neck.
General Dentist
Eastern Dental
Union City, NJ
01.1981 - 08.1982
Consulted patients to explain treatment plan details and information about upcoming dental procedures.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.