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Gary Sevely

Los Altos,CA

Summary

With a proven track record at Soothing Dental, I elevated patient care through expert restorative dentistry and effective practice management, growing a practice's revenue to $1.5 million. Skilled in oral cancer screening and staff leadership, I prioritize safety and patient engagement, ensuring high-quality dental services and fostering strong patient relationships. Respected dental expert adept at using digital imaging, intraoral cameras and CAD and CAM. Passionate about providing quality dental care and helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Committed to continuing education to stay current with advancements in dental technology and best practices. Highly skilled [Job Title] dedicated to patient safety and comfort, with focus on delivering excellent customer service. Possesses strong listening and communication skills to allow for clear, concise conversations with patients and colleagues. Uses dental laboratory equipment and materials to fabricate crowns, bridges and dentures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Dentist

Soothing Dental
03.2017 - Current
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with [Type] professional to plan dental treatments.
  • Created individualized dental care plans for patients.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers, and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
  • Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
  • Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Defined and enforced dental office policies and procedures.
  • Checked growth, development and maxillary changes for verification of typical developmental milestones for age group.
  • Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
  • Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
  • Assessed patients' oral health for concerns such as infection pockets and gingivitis.
  • Checked teeth for signs of decay by assessing visually, manually and via radiography to recommend treatment options such as fillings and sealants.
  • Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
  • Conducted routine oral cancer screenings.
  • Adjusted dentures to deliver secure and comfortable fit.
  • Treated periodontal disease through scaling and root planning.
  • Filled cavities using composite and amalgam materials.
  • Directed staff handling patients' cleanings and support work for more advanced procedures.
  • Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
  • Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
  • Performed comprehensive oral exams for patients to diagnose and treat dental conditions.
  • Provided preventive care and guidance to promote good dental hygiene.
  • Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications used to treat temporary or long-term dental issues.
  • Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
  • Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
  • Consulted with other dental professionals to deliver best patient care.
  • Removed old fillings and replaced with more modern, tooth-colored alternatives.
  • Performed root canal therapy to save teeth from extraction.

Dentist/Business Owner

Self
01.2000 - 03.2017

Owned and operated my fee-for-service practice from 2000 through 2017 . Bought a managed care practice in 2000 with revenues of 600000 - grew it to a fee for service practice with Consistent revenues of 1.3 to 1.5. million during the 17 years I owned ( staff of 7 and a part time associate )

Working a four day work week 8 to 5 while maintaining over head between 48 - 52% with an current AR always negative

Significant accomplishments

Completed the Pac- live hands on aesthetics and occlusion mini residencies under the training of David Hornbrook and Bill Dorfman, 1992 through 96 .

9 month Mini residency, UCLA dentistry dental implants 1997

Prepared and delivered over 20,000 ceramic restorations in the last 20 years.

Invisalign certified 2008

Post graduate residencies in Cerac dentistry- Typically providing a crown done in an hour.

Dental boot kamp 2009-2011

Sold my practice in 2017 and I’ve been working back as an associate 1-2 days a week currently.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

UCLA School of Dentistry
06.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry/ Cell Biology

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.1987

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Continuing education
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Practice Management
  • Insurance Coordination
  • Emergency treatment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Dental Care
  • Case Presentation
  • Staff Leadership
  • Infection control maintenance
  • Sealant Applications
  • Extracting teeth
  • Patient Assessment
  • Pulpotomy Expertise
  • Tooth Repair
  • Filling caries
  • Orthodontics understanding
  • Crown placement
  • Teeth polishing
  • X-ray review
  • Dental surgeries
  • Root canal treatment
  • General restorative dentistry
  • Patient Engagement
  • Safety Procedures
  • Endodontics
  • Dental radiograph development
  • X-Ray Processing
  • Prosthetic removals
  • Dental impressions
  • Electronic Records Management
  • Maxillofacial surgery
  • Patient Care
  • Local anesthesia administration
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • Patient examinations
  • Oral Surgery
  • Extractions
  • Coaching and training
  • Oral cancer evaluations
  • Infection prevention
  • Charting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Emergency Care
  • Clinical team oversight
  • Laser Debridement
  • Dental tissue assessment
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Oral communication
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Teeth Bleaching
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Safety practices
  • Patient Management
  • Gum disease analysis
  • Patient interviewing
  • Dental records
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Relationships
  • Safety protocols and policies

Certification

Invisaline certified - / 500 cases completed,

Postgraduate Redmint season

Timeline

Associate Dentist

Soothing Dental
03.2017 - Current

Dentist/Business Owner

Self
01.2000 - 03.2017

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

UCLA School of Dentistry

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry/ Cell Biology

University of California - San Diego

Invisaline certified - / 500 cases completed,

Postgraduate Redmint season

Gary Sevely