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Melanie Paige-Brown, DDS

Madison,MS

Summary


Dedicated dentist with almost 30 years of experience in the field of dentistry. Passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene. Committed to providing the best patient care through communicating effectively. A skilled team player who understands the importance of collaborative care for the best treatment outcome for patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Dentist

Kool Smiles
Jackson, MS
11.2007 - 08.2018
  • Educates patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
  • Diagnoses and treat infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with the oral mucosa.
  • Treats exposure of pulp by pulp capping and removal of pulp from pulp chambers.
  • Routinely performs oral examinations, restore teeth with composite and stainless steel crowns when needed.
  • Supervises and leads a team of dental hygienist and support staff of 20 .
  • Places space maintainers.
  • Treats patients from of all ages.
  • Effectively and efficiently extract teeth with severe cavities or non-restorable caries (surgical and routine).
  • Performs multi-quadrant dentistry routinely.

Staff Dentist

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center
Jackson, MS
07.2005 - 10.2007
  • Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures.
  • Performed oral cancer checks by feeling lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness.
  • Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
  • Evaluated oral and dental health.
  • Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums and other oral structures.
  • Treated exposure of pulp by pulp capping and removal of pulp from pulp chamber.
  • Routinely performed oral examinations, restorations, extractions, prophylactic and other dental work.
  • Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including partials and dentures.
  • Effectively and efficiently extracted teeth with severe caries or non- restorable caries (surgical and routine).

Staff Dentist

Coastal Family Health Center
Biloxi, MS
06.2003 - 06.2005
  • Effectively and efficiently removed any damaged or non-restorable teeth. (surgical and routine)
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with the oral mucosa.
  • Evaluated oral and dental health.
  • Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums and other oral structures.
  • Treated exposure of pulp by pulp capping and removal of pulp from pulp chamber.
  • Routinely performed oral examinations, restored teeth with amalgam, prophylactic and other dental work.
  • Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports.
  • Designed appropriate treatment plans.

Staff Dentist

Amite County Medical Services
Gloster, MS
10.2002 - 05.2003
  • Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
  • Performed oral cancer checks by feeling lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness.
  • Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
  • Effectively removed any damaged or non-restorable teeth (surgical and routine)
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Evaluated oral and dental health.
  • Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums and other oral structures.
  • Treated exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canals.
  • Routinely performed oral examinations, restorations, extractions, prophylactic and other dental work.
  • Frequently diagnosed conditions of hard and soft tissues of teeth, jaws and supporting structures.
  • Designed appropriate treatment plans.

Staff Dentist

Claiborne County Family Health Center
Port Gibson, MS
01.2000 - 09.2002
  • Effectively removed any impacted, damaged or non-restorable teeth.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with the oral mucosa.
  • Evaluated oral and dental health.
  • Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums and other oral structures.
  • Treated exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chambers.
  • Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including dentures and partials
  • Routinely performed oral examinations, restorations, prophylactic and other dental work.
  • Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports.
  • Frequently diagnosed conditions of the hard and soft tissues of the teeth, jaws and supporting structures.
  • Designed appropriate treatment plans.
  • Proficiently extracted teeth with severe cavities and non-restorable cavities (surgical and routine).

Staff Dentist

Mississippi Department of Corrections
Parchman, MS
08.1993 - 12.1999
  • Designed appropriate treatment plans.
  • Frequently diagnosed conditions of hard and soft tissues of teeth, jaws and supporting structures.
  • Maintained clear, organized dental records and reports.
  • Routinely performed oral examinations, prophylactic and other dental work.
  • Designed and fitted prosthodontic appliances, including partials and dentures.
  • Treated exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber and root canals.
  • Evaluated oral and dental health.
  • Diagnosed and treated diseases, injuries and malformations of teeth, gums and other oral structures.
  • Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
  • Effectively removed teeth with severe cavities or non-restorable teeth.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN
05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
05.1987

Skills

  • Easily handles treating multiple patients per hour and running multiple operatories
  • Skilled at pulpotomies and stainless steel crown placement
  • Adherence to sterilization procedures
  • Oral cancer screenings
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Excellent chairside manner
  • Possess leadership skills required to train and manage staff
  • Extensive experience in diagnosing dental problems and condition

Timeline

Staff Dentist

Kool Smiles
11.2007 - 08.2018

Staff Dentist

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center
07.2005 - 10.2007

Staff Dentist

Coastal Family Health Center
06.2003 - 06.2005

Staff Dentist

Amite County Medical Services
10.2002 - 05.2003

Staff Dentist

Claiborne County Family Health Center
01.2000 - 09.2002

Staff Dentist

Mississippi Department of Corrections
08.1993 - 12.1999

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Meharry Medical College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Jackson State University

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