Frank Merritt
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Professional, prepared dental care provider with strong expertise in patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and oral health maintenance. Known for collaborative approach, ensuring reliable and adaptable performance within diverse team settings. Skilled in restorative procedures, preventive care, and patient education, consistently achieving optimal outcomes. Dependable and adaptable to changing needs, focusing on delivering high-quality results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dentist
Beautiful Smiles Dental Center
Warner Robins, GA
09.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosing conditions and formulating treatment plans.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting preventative care and improving health outcomes.
- Engaged in continuous learning through professional development courses, refining clinical skills and staying current with industry advancements.
- Performed various dental procedures for a diverse clientele, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown placements.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
Dentist
Marable Dental Center
Macon, GA
06.2016 - 09.2022
- Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
- Provided comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosing conditions and formulating treatment plans.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting preventative care and improving health outcomes.
- Engaged in continuous learning through professional development courses, refining clinical skills and staying current with industry advancements.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
Dentist
Jackson Dental Center
Savannah, GA
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Removable Prosthodontics
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Provided comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosing conditions and formulating treatment plans.
Dentist
Marable Dental Center
Macon, GA
08.2007 - 04.2012
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Built long-lasting relationships with patients by consistently providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
- Performed complex dental procedures such as root canals, extractions, crown and bridge to restore patients'' smiles.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices, promoting preventative care and improving health outcomes.
- Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
- Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
- Provided comprehensive dental examinations, diagnosing conditions and formulating treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Administered anesthesia and performed restorative procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Education
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA06-1985
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Payne College
Augusta, GA06-1981
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Diagnosis skills
- General restorative dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Dental impressions
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Surgical extractions
- Root canal procedures
- Prosthetic removals
- Condition diagnosis
Certification
- Licensed DMD - Current
- CPR / BLS Training - Current
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Dentist
Beautiful Smiles Dental Center
09.2022 - Current
Dentist
Marable Dental Center
06.2016 - 09.2022
Dentist
Jackson Dental Center
04.2012 - 06.2016
Dentist
Marable Dental Center
08.2007 - 04.2012
Doctor of Medical Dentistry - Dentistry
Medical College of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Payne College