HILARY WHEELESS
Norcross,GA
Summary
Seasoned Dentist with 10+ years of experience diagnosing dental problems and conditions. Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask. Expertise in complex problem solving, detail oriented, superb communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues and patients. Knowledgeable in dental coding and billing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Dentist
Dekalb County Board of Health, Dekalb
Decatur, AL
12.2018 - Current
- Public Health Dentistry: Provide education and clinical services to citizens of Dekalb County and Atlanta metro area
- Promoted good oral health in children, teens, pregnant women, adults referred by Dekalb County’s Ryan White Clinic, or any person with a severe dental emergency
- Assist with dental primary prevention program offering education, screenings, and dental sealants at schools and other community sites.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments
- Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries
General Dentist
Dentists of Chamblee
Chamblee, GA
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Educate patients on oral health
- Complete comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnose dental conditions
- Perform agreed upon clinical treatment to include but not limited to: oral surgery, restorative fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, scaling and root planing
- Established policies and procedures for 5-member dental practice team, informed employees of guidelines and supervised enforcement
General Dentist
Dental One Associates of Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Educate patients on oral health
- Complete comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnose dental conditions
- Perform agreed upon clinical treatment to include but not limited to: oral surgery, restorative fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, removable dental procedures
- Established policies and procedures for 4-member dental practice team, informed employees of guidelines and supervised enforcement
General Dentist
Mosier Medical/Dental Clinic, Colonel Bull Dental Clinic
Fort Lee, VA
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided comprehensive general and specialty care for active duty and reserve component soldiers, including basic trainees
- Provided emergency dental care to active duty and reserve component soldiers
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments
General DENTIST
Love Dental Clinic, US Army
Fort Benning, GA
01.2010 - 06.2016
- Practiced dentistry in a 64 chair dental treatment facility serving a population of over 10,000 patients
- Provided comprehensive general and specialty care for active duty and reserve component soldiers, and wounded warriors
- Provided emergency dental care to active duty and reserve component soldiers
- Conducted and supervise direct patient care, and plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs for soldiers and beneficiaries
- Performed additional duties such as Hazardous Communications Program Officer, Voting Assistance Officer, Record Audit Officer, Pharmacy Representative, Forensic Dental Officer, Caries Control Officer, Preventive Dentistry Officer, and Morale and Welfare Officer
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa
General Dentist
Shabalu Harrison Dental Clinic, US Army
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Professional Filler System (PROFIS) Dentist: Provided emergent dental care in a combat environment to soldiers deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
- Provided emergent dental care to foreign detainees
- Assisted oral surgery in stabilization and restoring head and neck of recent trauma victims and casualties of war.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements
- Established policies and procedures for 3-member dental practice team, informed employees of guidelines and supervised enforcement
General DENTIST
Webber and Associates Family Dentistry
Charlotte, North Carolina
11.2008 - 12.2009
- Served as general dentist in a private, Medicare based practice
- Managed hygiene program consisting of four hygienists
- Provided responsive and reliable quality dental care to members of Charlotte community
- Increased practice revenue by over $500,000 per year while providing high quality customer service and satisfaction.
Education
Dental Forensic Certification -
US Army Dental Activity
Fort Benning, GA04.2012
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
University of Tennessee, Dental Medicine
Memphis, TN05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Xavier University, College of Arts And Sciences
New Orleans, LA05.2003
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Oral Examinations
- Insurance Verification
- Insurance Protocols
- Patient Engagement
Affiliations
Member of Academy of General Dentistry
Member of American Dental Association
Secretary, National Dental Association (2006-2007)
Parliamentarian, National Dental Association (2005-2006)
Predental Club (2001-2003)
Delta Sigma Theta (2001-Present)
Dean’s List at Xavier University (1999-2001)
Timeline
General Dentist
Dekalb County Board of Health, Dekalb
12.2018 - Current
General Dentist
Dentists of Chamblee
05.2018 - 12.2018
General Dentist
Dental One Associates of Kennesaw
07.2017 - 05.2018
General Dentist
Mosier Medical/Dental Clinic, Colonel Bull Dental Clinic
06.2016 - 07.2017
General Dentist
Shabalu Harrison Dental Clinic, US Army
10.2010 - 05.2011
General DENTIST
Love Dental Clinic, US Army
01.2010 - 06.2016
General DENTIST
Webber and Associates Family Dentistry
11.2008 - 12.2009
Dental Forensic Certification -
US Army Dental Activity
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) -
University of Tennessee, Dental Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Xavier University, College of Arts And Sciences
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