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