I have been a Doctor of Dental Surgery for 25 years working in private practice. I have owned and operated offices in Farmington Utah, Chandler Arizona, and Roosevelt and Vernal Utah and I currently own and operate a practice in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. I have been married for 33years and have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. I enjoy all sports activities and am an avid football and baseball fan.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Doctor
Dutch Harbor Dental
Dutch Harbor, AK
01.2022 - Current
Associate Dentist
North Pole Dental Workshop
North Pole, AK
01.2023 - Current
Removed wisdom teeth and performed root canals.
Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
Created individualized dental care plans for patients.
Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
Examined X-rays to detect abnormalities or abnormalities in oral cavity.
Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
Performed root canal therapy to save teeth from extraction.
Associate Dentist
Professional Dental And Orthodontics
Layton, UT
01.2021 - 08.2022
Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
Created individualized dental care plans for patients.
Collaborated with Type professional to plan dental treatments.
Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Associate Dentist
Platinum Dental
Park City, Utah
01.2019 - 01.2021
Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
Created individualized dental care plans for patients.
Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
Associate Dentist
Dr. Mark Laurin And Associates
Anchorage, AK
01.2017 - 01.2018
I worked as an associate in the practice of a doctor who suddenly passed away in March of and was able to produce and collect $1,800,000.00 from June of 2017 through December and was on track to do $1,200,000.00 for 2018.
Associate Dentist
DDS, Dr. Todd Wortham
Anchorage, AK
01.2018 - 01.2019
I worked as a temporary associate while I was transitioning for a potential buy in with Dr
Kendall Skinner, which fell through.
Associate Dentist
DDS, PACIFIC DENTAL SERVICES WEST JORDAN
West Jordan, UT
01.2016 - 01.2017
I was employed as an, , where I had the opportunity to expand my skills in the use of same day crown techniques (Cerec)
DDS, DR.
Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
Created individualized dental care plans for patients.
Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
Removed wisdom teeth and performed root canals.
Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Referred patients to specialists such as orthodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons based on individual needs.
Restored teeth by fabricating crowns, bridges and other restorations.
Owner/Doctor
DDS, Vernal Smiles
Vernal, UT
01.2012 - 01.2016
I owned and operate Vernal Smiles, in Vernal Utah
I started this practice from scratch in 2012
I worked there in addition to working in my Roosevelt practice
I built this practice from nothing, to a practice producing over $800,000.00 annually by 2015
I sold those practices at the end of
Owner/Doctor
DDS, Uintah Smiles
Roosevelt, UT
01.2009 - 01.2016
I currently own and operate Uintah Smiles
A private dental practice focusing on all aspects of general family dentistry
I purchased this office in 2009 and have worked there full time as the primary doctor, and have had associates work for me as well for the past 3 years.
Owner/Doctor
DDS, Smile Makers Dental Care
Gilbert, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2009
Owned a general family dental practice
I was responsible for all office management, employees, payroll, training, and education
I was the primary dental provider for the office and managed all aspects of patient care.
Owner/Doctor
DDS, Oakridge Dental
Farmington, UT
01.1998 - 01.2004
Owned and operated a general family dental practice, which I started from scratch
I was responsible for all office management, employees, payroll, training, and education
I was the primary dental provider for the office and managed all aspects of patient care
I sold this office in
Associate Dentist
Professional Dental And Orthodontics
Layton, UT
01.2021 - 08.2022
Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
Created individualized dental care plans for patients.
Collaborated with Type professional to plan dental treatments.
Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
Education
Doctor Of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
Creighton University DDS
Omaha, Nebraska
05.1998
GED - GED
West High School Graduate
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.1985
Associate - General Studies
Weber State University
Ogden, Utah
05.1994
Skills
I am trained as a Doctor of Dental Surgery with an additional emphasis on cosmetic dentistry
Oral surgery, orthodontics and endodontics I have actively practiced as a licensed Dental
Practitioner in good standing for 18 years I have actively participated in continuing education to
Further enhance my training in implants and I am a current member of the American Orthodontic
Society, as well as the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and am trained to do Botox
Injections in the face and Jaw, to manage facial pain I was nominated two years in a row as the
Best in the Basin,” by the Vernal Express, and I feel that I am an excellent Dentist
Self-Motivated
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Teambuilding
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Cultural Awareness
Training and Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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