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Joe Upton

Livingston,TN

Summary

Seasoned Dentist with [40] years of experience diagnosing dental problems and conditions. Expertise in filling cavities and skillfully putting anxious patients at ease. Cutting-edge and updated on most recent dental innovations. Patient-focused Dentist with record of success in running smooth practices, maintaining safety standards and addressing diverse patient concerns with cutting-edge techniques. Experienced in examinations, surgical procedures and preventive measures for diverse oral issues. Reliable employee seeking [dental consultant Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist Family Practice

Joe T Upton DDS / Self Employed Private Practice
Livingston, TN
01.1976 - Current
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with [Type] professional to plan dental treatments.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Efficiently completed dental procedures for restorative work.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
  • Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information and performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
  • 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.
  • Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
  • Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
  • Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.
  • Checked growth, development and maxillary changes for verification of typical developmental milestones for age group.
  • Alleviated infections invading oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws by [Action] and [Action].
  • Established policies and procedures for -member dental practice team, informed employees of guidelines and supervised enforcement.
  • Removed wisdom teeth, [Action] and [Action] by performing oral surgeries.

General Dentist

Tennessee Dept Of Public Health/ General Dentist
Livingston, TN
09.1974 - 12.1976
  • Advised patients on appropriate treatment for pain following procedures by giving specific home care instructions.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.e
  • Interviewed patients, reviewed health history information and performed checkups to diagnose oral issues and diseases.
  • Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
  • Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.j
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
  • Efficiently completed dental procedures for restorative work.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
  • Collaborated with [Type] professional to plan dental treatments.
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Diagnosed nerve and dental tissue damage by conducting careful examinations to determine need for root canal procedures.
  • Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.

Education

DDS. Doctor of Dental Surgery - DDS

University of Tennessee Medical Units / Dental
Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science - Science/ Pre Dentistry

Tenn Tech University
Cookeville, TN
05.1972

Skills

  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Cast Pouring, Trimming and Polishing
  • Diagnostic Techniques
  • Post Operative Instruction
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Disease Prevention
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Decision Making
  • Oral Hygiene Management
  • Oral Surgery
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Oral Examinations
  • Dental Radiography
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Tooth Extractions
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Needs Assessments
  • Flouride Treatments
  • Pulpotomy Expertise
  • Insurance Protocols
  • Surgical Extractions
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Office Administration
  • Oral Disease Screening
  • Dental Staff Supervision
  • Patient Engagement
  • Dental Tissue Evaluation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Diagnosis and Treatment

Affiliations

First Christian Church. Livingston TN

Deacon and Elder

  • American Dental Association
  • Tennessee Dental Association
  • Fourth District Dental Assoc Tennessee
  • Jaycees
  • Livingston Academy High School Alumni Association
  • University of Tennessee National Alumni Association
  • Rotary International
  • Liv/ Overton County Chamber of Commerce
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Dental Continuing Education Annually

Certification

  • Healthcare C P R
  • Blue Cross Ins annual updates
  • Delta Dental Ins updates
  • DentaQuest/ Tenn Care update's

Timeline

General Dentist Family Practice

Joe T Upton DDS / Self Employed Private Practice
01.1976 - Current

General Dentist

Tennessee Dept Of Public Health/ General Dentist
09.1974 - 12.1976

DDS. Doctor of Dental Surgery - DDS

University of Tennessee Medical Units / Dental

Bachelor of Science - Science/ Pre Dentistry

Tenn Tech University

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