Eugene Kulaga
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Reliable and experienced Dentist provides exceptional dental care for diverse array of patients. Special areas of interest to me are the fields of Dental Sleep Medicine and Orofacial Pain attentive to needs and comfort of individuals.Cultivates trusting interactions with clear communication of techniques and acknowledgment of unique patient conditions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dentist at Dental Care of Casey Key
Heartland Dental
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow dentists to develop best practices for complex dental procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements and improve clinical skills.
- Performed routine dental checkups, identifying and treating oral health issues promptly to prevent further complications.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic work environment by adhering to industry standards and protocols, creating a comfortable atmosphere for patients.
Associate Dentist Nokomis Dental Care
Heartland Dental
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided mentorship to dental assistants and hygienists, fostering professional growth within the practice team.
- Developed customized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting overall oral health and wellbeing.
- Promoted an inclusive environment for all patients by accommodating special needs or requests when possible during appointments.
- Implemented innovative pain management solutions for patients experiencing discomfort during procedures, minimizing anxiety levels.
- Performed routine dental checkups, identifying and treating oral health issues promptly to prevent further complications.
- Increased clinic efficiency by streamlining appointment scheduling and patient followups.
- Provided emergency dental care, addressing urgent issues in a timely and professional manner.
Associate Dentist
Dental Care Alliance
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail throughout treatment process.
- Provided mentorship to dental assistants and hygienists, fostering professional growth within the practice team.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic work environment by adhering to industry standards and protocols, creating a comfortable atmosphere for patients.
- Implemented innovative pain management solutions for patients experiencing discomfort during procedures, minimizing anxiety levels.
Associate Dentist
The Smile Centre
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients for professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail throughout treatment process.
- Provided mentorship to dental assistants and hygienists, fostering professional growth within the practice team.
- Implemented innovative pain management solutions for patients experiencing discomfort during procedures, minimizing anxiety levels.
Dental Director
Allied Family Dental Old Bridge
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Developed clear communication channels between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the practice.
- Implemented a successful preventive care program, decreasing the occurrence of common dental issues among patients.
- Streamlined dental office operations for improved efficiency and increased revenue.
- Mentored junior dentists and dental hygienists, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed the recruitment and hiring process of qualified dental professionals, building a strong team of dedicated employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Owner
The TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre Of Monmouth
05.2006 - 06.2010
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Diversified revenue streams by exploring new markets and developing innovative products or services tailored to those markets'' needs.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Owner
Eugene S Kulaga, DDS
02.1985 - 11.2005
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customer
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Education
Fellowship - Orofacial Pain
NJ Dental School (UMDNJ)
Newark, NJ06.2009
DDS - Dentistry
Georgetown University (School of Dentistry)
Washington, DC05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.1977
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Case Presentation
- Referral Coordination
- Continuing education
- Insurance Coordination
- Comprehensive dental care
- Orthodontic Assessment
- Orthodontics understanding
- Staff Mentoring
- Patient Relationships
- Pain Management
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Plan Development
- Diagnostic Techniques
Patient Airway
If this is properly addressed things like tooth breakage can be minimal.
IE tooth breakage occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is activated
upon apnea episodes and bruxism occurs. There are also non dental comorbidities
such as hypertension, strokes, irregular heart beats, myocardial infarction, diabetes,
depression, anxiety, ADD. If I can be a part of facilitating HSAT (Home Sleep Apnea Testing)
and fabrication of an Oral Appliance (OAT) Oral Appliance Therapy and be a part of the Sleep
Team (along with ENT, Sleep Physicians, General Practitioners, myofunctional therapists etc.
I will fulfill my PASSION. This is my WHY.
Timeline
Associate Dentist at Dental Care of Casey Key
Heartland Dental
02.2023 - Current
Associate Dentist Nokomis Dental Care
Heartland Dental
12.2021 - 11.2022
Associate Dentist
Dental Care Alliance
07.2019 - 12.2021
Associate Dentist
The Smile Centre
05.2016 - 06.2019
Dental Director
Allied Family Dental Old Bridge
06.2011 - 04.2014
Owner
The TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre Of Monmouth
05.2006 - 06.2010
Owner
Eugene S Kulaga, DDS
02.1985 - 11.2005
Fellowship - Orofacial Pain
NJ Dental School (UMDNJ)
DDS - Dentistry
Georgetown University (School of Dentistry)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hall University
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