Gerald Kaban
VACAVILLE,CA
Summary
Dynamic Endodontist with extensive experience at USAF, excelling in root canal therapy and team mentoring. Proven track record in enhancing practice efficiency and patient outcomes through advanced techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to lifelong learning and skilled in surgical microscope operation, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based treatments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Endodontist
Self Employed Endodontist
Vacaville, CA
08.2013 - Current
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain and gave specific home care instructions.
- Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.
- Prepare and sent detailed reports to referring Dentists and consulted with additional information.
- Made additional recommendations to referring Dentists concerning post care as well a restorative recommendation.
- Consulted with referring Dentist's concerning images sent and treatment recommended
- Additional consults with referred Dentist's concerning treatment they performed in their office.
- Utilized dental instruments, x-rays, CBCT and diagnostic equipment to examine teeth, gums and related tissues to evaluate dental health, diagnose abnormalities and plan appropriate treatments.
Chief of Professional Services, Endodontist
USAF
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise in endodontics.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient well-being by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based endodontic treatments.
- Applied cavity preventing agents such as fluoride varnish or trays and sealants to prevent tooth decay in patients.
- Oversaw 21 Dental professionals including General Dentists, Periodontists, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, Pedodontists and Hospital Dentistry Specialist.
- Taught annually 6 AEGD residents in Endodontics both classroom and patient treatment. Reviewed every treated case as well as reviewed their treatment plan.
- Maximized the success rate of non-surgical root canal retreatments by identifying underlying causes of failure and addressing them appropriately.
- Increased practice efficiency of all 21 Dental professionals under my responsibility by staying current with advancements in endodontic technology and techniques. This included monthly staff meetings and one on one meetings.
Education
Endodontic Certificate - Endodontics
USAF
Baylor Dental School06-2009
DDS - Dentistry
Loma Linda School of Dentistry
Loma Linda, CA06-1985
Skills
- Application of ultrasonic tools in surgical and non-surgical endodontics
- Direct patient support
- Problem-solving skills
- Root canal procedures
- Surgical microscope operation
- Radiograph and CBCT analysis
- Writing detailed reports of both proposed and completed treatments
- Dental software expertise
- Safety protocol adherence
- Implementation of safety protocols
- Infection management protocols
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Training facilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team mentoring
- Cone beam imaging expertise
- Management of traumatic dental injuries
- Endodontic re-treatment expertise
- Microsurgical techniques in endodontics
- Rubber dam isolation
- Apicoectomy expertise
- Root canal therapy expertise
- Tooth fracture treatment
- Post and core installation skills
- Root canal treatment expertise
- Administering nitrous oxide
- Skilled in modern endodontic practices
- Pulp therapy proficiency
- Proficient in digital radiography evaluation
- Periapical surgical procedures
- Proficient in regenerative endodontic procedures
- Proficient in local anesthesia methods
- Rotary instrumentation expertise
- Effective team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Clinical team management
- Effective time management
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- American Board of Endodontics
- College of Endodontic Diplomates
- California Endodontic Association
Timeline
Endodontist
Self Employed Endodontist
08.2013 - Current
Chief of Professional Services, Endodontist
USAF
06.2009 - 08.2013
Endodontic Certificate - Endodontics
USAF
DDS - Dentistry
Loma Linda School of Dentistry