Josephine Johnson
Savannah,GA
Summary
Skilled general dentist dedicated to providing patient-centered oral health care. Possesses excellent communication skills and ability to perform high quality dental treatment while managing multiple tasks. Background in restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and clear aligner orthodontics. Passionate about finding solutions to the individualized needs of each patient, and cultivating trusting relationships with colleagues and members of the community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Dentist
Byce & Worman Family Dentistry
07.2022 - Current
- Built strong relationships with patients of all ages, creating an positive and comforting atmosphere.
- Performed routine dental checkups and interpreted radiographs to identify and treat oral health needs promptly.
- Collaborated with fellow dental specialists to develop best practices for complex dental needs, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Extracted teeth, performed endodontic therapy, and carried out emergency procedures centered around alleviating dental pain.
- Provided care to children and adolescents with the use of hard tissue lasers, nitrous oxide, and anesthetic wand systems to minimize anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about oral hygiene instructions, dietary counseling, and the importance of recall visits to prevent dental disease.
- Assessed the growth of dental arches and alignment of dentition, referring complex cases to orthodontic specialists but treating simple cases with Invisalign.
- Screened each patient for oral cancer, evaluated the hard and soft tissues for pathology, and referred for biopsy when necessary.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of MN School of Dentistry
Minneapolis, MN 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Spanish (Pre-Dental)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2018
Skills
- Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
- Comprehensive Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Hard & Soft Tissue Laser Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Staff Leadership & Training
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Endodontic Therapy
Certification
- Invisalign Certified (July 2022 - present)
- Biolase Dental Laser Certified (July 2022 - present)
- CAD CAM Restorations and Intraoral Scanning elective course (2021)
Hobbies
Rock Steady Boxing Volunteer (2022- present)
- Assist individuals with Parkinson's Disease in weekly non-contact boxing and strength training class
- Encourage participation and create an inclusive environment for people of all abilities
- Collaborate with coaches to create lesson plans and goal setting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate Dentist
Byce & Worman Family Dentistry
07.2022 - Current
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of MN School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Arts - Biology & Spanish (Pre-Dental)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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