Lauren Opsahl

• Practiced as a full-faceted clinical dentist in addition to performing managerial duties for a practice grossing over 4 million annually
• Trained fellow dentists and assistants how to stream-line chair side dentistry utilizing CAD/CAM Cerec technology so that all fellow associates could utilize same day crown/bridge treatment effectively
• Encouraged the initiation of in-office orthodontics through SureSmile, clear aligner technology
• Educated both patients and coworkers on the creation and benefits of a deprogrammer/flat-plane night guards to protect past dental treatment and prevent myofascial pain due to clenching
• Collaborated closely with specialists to achieve the highest level of esthetics and function while streamlining treatment with dedication on educating patient about whole-body care beyond dental health

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• Practiced as a full-faceted clinical dentist in addition to performing managerial duties for a practice grossing over 1.5 million annually
• Provided restorative dentistry services including but not limited to, crowns, veneers, dentures, partial dentures, periodontal therapies, and extractions
• Managed complex interdisciplinary dental cases, and incorporated patient education to facilitate dentist-patient partnering in developing agreeable treatment plans.

• Spearheaded the creation of interim guidelines for an office of over 5,000 patients regarding Covid-19, enabling reopening after recommended state closures
• Honed diagnostic expertise during various exams -comprehensive, periodic, and emergent- while educating patients on preventative and general oral health
• Utilized a combination of radiographs, photos, and models to provide patients with clear and approachable treatment plans, increasing acceptance rate of treatment
• Collaborated closely with specialists to achieve the highest level of esthetics and function while streamlining treatment with dedication on educating patient about whole-body care beyond dental health.