Pamela Austin
Oscoda,MI
Summary
Experienced Dentist with 25 years of expertise and specialization in General Practice. Proficient in people skills, treatment plans and routine dental care. Successful at developing strong professional and patient relationships, leading teams and educating patients on dental care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist
Michigan Department of Corrections
Baraga, MI
08.2006 - 09.2013
- Analyzed X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Trained dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene to promote oral health and disease prevention.
- Performed treatment as needed.
- Created dental office policies and procedures, provided staff members with copies and oversaw rule enforcement to meet office guidelines and health and safety laws.
Dentist
Mobile Dentistry Of Arizona
Farmington Hills, MI
09.2000 - 06.2006
- Examined patients' teeth, gums and oral tissue to identify and diagnose conditions.
- Taught patients how to properly brush and floss for optimal dental health.
- Collected information from patients, parents and guardians about dental care and issues of concern.
- Trained dental staff members on dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- Evaluated patients' teeth for gum disease disease and decay.
- Participated in dental health programs to educate community.
- Applied sealants to protect teeth from cavities.
- Referred patients to specialists for wisdom teeth removal, braces and other procedures.
Dentist
Oakland Community College
Waterford, MI
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Educated students on X-rays and reviewed patients' health backgrounds to devise appropriate treatment course.
- Educated students on oral cancer screenings by thoroughly examining patients' mouths to identify problematic areas.
- Educated students for preventative and diagnostic procedures.
- Educated Dental Hygiene Students for their role in dental health treatment.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.1987
Bachelorette - Dental Hygiene
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI05.1983
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MISome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MISkills
- Educating Staff, Patients, and Parents
- Treatment Documentation
- Infection Control
- Complex Problem Solving
- Infection Control Protocols
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Treatment Plan Development
- Oral Surgery
Timeline
Dentist
Michigan Department of Corrections
08.2006 - 09.2013
Dentist
Mobile Dentistry Of Arizona
09.2000 - 06.2006
Dentist
Oakland Community College
01.2000 - 06.2004
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelorette - Dental Hygiene
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Oakland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Wayne County Community College District
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