Jamila Mitchell, D.D.S.
New Iberia,La
Summary
Seasoned General Dentist with noteworthy experience encompassing comprehensive oral health care encompassing preventative, restorative, pediatric, and cosmetic dentistry. Possess strong clinical skills in diagnosing and treating dental conditions, along with adeptness at patient education to promote oral hygiene. Expertise in Medicaid and Medicare dental plans. Recognized as Elite Medicaid Dental Provider. Demonstrated leadership in previous roles through team collaboration, process improvements, and commitment to excellence in patient service. Highly organized and friendly, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, patients, families, and representatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentist
Giggles & Grins Family Dentistry
05.2013 - Current
- Provide general dentistry to children and adults in office and hospital setting
- Supervise and train non-experienced dental assistants inclusive of chair siding, charting (time permitted), x-rays, and techniques in managing behavior
- Provide comprehensive and interceptive orthodontic treatment using brackets, fixed appliances, and aligners
- Dental billing; review denied claims and adjust/correct for resubmission.
Dental Consultant
P & R Dental
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Reviewed dental claims for various insurance companies
General Dentist
Independent Contractor
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Provide general dentistry to soldiers prior to deployment
General Dentist
Independent Contractor
12.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided general dentistry to school aged children during school hours in various parishes
- Provided general dentistry to soldiers prior to deployment.
Associate Dentist
Dr. Gail Doctor
Lafayette, Louisiana
10.2011 - 12.2011
- Provided general dentistry to private insurance/cash pay patients
General Dentist
Kool Smiles General Dentistry for Kids
Lafayette, Louisiana
07.2010 - 10.2011
- Provided general dentistry to children and adults
- Made recommendations to improve day-to-day operations of administrative staff
- Supervised and trained non-experienced dental assistants inclusive of chair siding, charting (time permitted), x-rays, and techniques in managing behavior.
General Dentist
Fort Smith, Arkansas
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided General dentistry to children until Oct 2009 when the company expanded it services to include adult patients to approximately 40 patients per day
- Supervised a Dental assistant staff of 7, and 2 Dental Hygienist
- Maintained and exceeded overall production goal
- Was selected as a spokesperson to mentor and recruit new talent through University Dental Programs
- Adhere to OSHA and Company Compliance guidelines.
General Dentist
Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center
New Iberia, LA
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Provided Oral Health Care to the underserved population, including adults and children
- Patient care included Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and Prosthodontics
- Second in charge to Dental Director – supervised and managed other dentist, dental assistants, and staff in day-to-day operations
- Lead dental provider for LA Medicaid
- Organized and coordinated community outreach programs as well as an active participant
- Selected by LA Medicaid to provide pro bono dental care to the displaced youth of New Orleans which was sponsored by the New Orleans Saints (Team SMILE)
- Demonstrate effective leadership and encouraged team growth while communicating and implementing excellent Dental Care.
General Practice Resident
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Bronx, NY
07.2006 - 06.2007
- Responsibilities included advanced learning, providing quality dental care
- Followed a rotation schedule for all specialty services
- Traveled to satellite offices
- Maintained an on call schedule effectively providing emergency treatment as necessary
- Skilled in IV sedation, General Anesthesia, scheduling operating room cases.
Education
Academy of GP Orthodontics
Rockwall, Tx08.2015
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Bronx, NY06.2007
Howard University
Washington, D.C.05.2006
Southern University
Baton Rouge, La05.2002
Skills
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth extraction
- Emergency Dental Care
- Placing crowns
- Pulpotomy Expertise
- Pain Management
- Surgical Extractions
- Preventive Care
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Educating parents
- Dental impressions
- Treatment Planning
- Safety practices
- Dental Consultant
- Certified in Sedation
- Dental Billing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Practice Management
- Case Presentation
- Coaching and training
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Management
- Patient Relationships
- Clinical Staff Management
- Staff Mentoring
Organizations
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Louisiana Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Academy of GP Orthodontics
Continuingeducation
- Academy of GP Orthodontics
- Oral Conscious Sedation
- Sleep Apnea
- Hospital Dentistry
- Mini residency in Pediatric Dentistry
- But Aren't They Just Baby Teeth
- Don't Shoot! Pediatric Local Anesthesia
- Heal Dental Caries
- Stainless Steel Crowns are a Snap
- Emergency Medicine: Back to the Basics
- Working Together to Manage Diabetes
- Local Anesthesia: Dentistry's Most Important Drugs
- Children’s Dentistry I & II
- Painless Injections
- Pediatric Dentistry ER
- Spanish for Dental Personnel
- Dental Sealants
- Pediatric Dentistry
Distinctionshonorsawards
- Dean’s List Honoree (2000)
- Honors Graduate (2000)
- Delores Spikes Math and Science Award (2000)
- Class President (Sophomore) (2000)
- Student Interview/intake committee (2005)
- Robert Wood Johnson Interviewee (2005)
- Publicist of Oral Cancer Society (2004)
- Member of Academy Honors Program (2000)
- Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Award (2005)
- Pediatric Dentistry Award (2006)
Medicalexpertise
- Long term Patient Care
- Experienced Specialties
- Treatment Planned Progression
- Behavior Management
- Digital Imaging
- Dental Consultant
- Certified in Sedation
- Dental Billing
Community Service
- Co-sponsor for Back to School Uniform Giveaway
- Contributor for WECNA
- Dental Advisor for SMILE Head start
- Pro bono dental screenings for PK students in Iberia Parish
- Hurricane Katrina Relief
- Special Olympics
- Give Kids A Smile
- Oral Cancer Walk
- K-mart School Supply Drive
- United Way Drive/Contributor
- New Orleans Saint's Team SMILE
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- T-Ball coach
- Mentor for at risk youth
- Member of Dentaquest Dental Advisory Committee
- Oral health screenings for schools
- Co-sponsor for uniform drives
- Co-sponsor for Coats for Kids
- Chairman for PTA fundraiser
- Dental Advisor for SMILE Headstart Program
- Lead dentist for dental free clinics
Certification
- Hospital Affiliation with Ochsner Hospital
- Hospital Affiliation with Iberia Medical Center
- Academy of TP Orthodontics
- Nitrous Oxide
Accomplishments
- MCNA Elite Medicaid Provider
- Dean's List Honoree
- Honors Graduate
- Delores Spikes Math and Science Award
- Class President
- Student Interview/Intake Committee
- Publicist of Oral Cancer Society
- Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Award
- Pediatric Dentistry Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Consultant
P & R Dental
02.2015 - 03.2020
General Dentist
Giggles & Grins Family Dentistry
05.2013 - Current
General Dentist
Independent Contractor
01.2012 - 12.2018
General Dentist
Independent Contractor
12.2011 - 08.2013
Associate Dentist
Dr. Gail Doctor
10.2011 - 12.2011
General Dentist
Kool Smiles General Dentistry for Kids
07.2010 - 10.2011
General Dentist
06.2009 - 07.2010
General Dentist
Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center
08.2007 - 06.2009
General Practice Resident
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
07.2006 - 06.2007
Academy of GP Orthodontics
Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
Howard University
Southern University
- Hospital Affiliation with Ochsner Hospital
- Hospital Affiliation with Iberia Medical Center
- Academy of TP Orthodontics
- Nitrous Oxide
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