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Penny Crain DMD

Lexington,KY

Summary

With a robust background as a dental associate and dental office owner:operator, I excel in delivering comprehensive dental care, including emergency services and restorative dentistry. Renowned for enhancing patient relationships and education, I've successfully managed practices, mentored staff, and implemented treatment plans, significantly improving patient satisfaction and dental health outcomes.

My love for dentistry is directly related to my love for people and desire to meet people where they are currently. My practice goal is to make strong relationships with folks and their families while we work together for their oral health improvement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Dentist Owner

Self-employeed
05.2013 - Current

12-15 patients treated daily with various dental needs including: restorations, oral hygiene instruction with parent and patient education, Post hygiene evaluations 24 per day, treatment plan presentations, extractions, crowns, removable and fixed prosthesis fabrication and placement.

Office personnel HR manager role including: payroll, retirement and monthly bonus allocation and submission.

Coordinating with outside office financial advisor for employment income improvement.

Office conflict resolution manager.

Facial Filler certification

Botulism Toxin certification

Dentist/Associate

Laura Escher-Howell DMD
08.2002 - 02.2013
  • Executed dental extractions prioritizing patient ease.
  • Conducted regular examinations to ensure optimal dental health.
  • Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
  • Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.

General Dentist Family Practice

Self, Practice Owner
07.1995 - 05.2000
  • Provided emergency dental care for urgent cases such as broken teeth or severe toothaches, ensuring patients received timely relief from pain and discomfort.
  • Established strong referral networks with other dental specialists in the area to better address specific patient needs beyond general dentistry services.
  • Executed comprehensive dental techniques aimed at restoring structural integrity and patient comfort.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, empowering them to take control of their dental health and minimize the need for invasive treatments.

Education

Doctorate Of Dental Medicine -

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.1995

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
05.1991

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • General restorative dentistry
  • Emergency dental care
  • X-ray review
  • Crown procedures including Build ups and crown preparation and placement
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • Pain management
  • Practice management
  • Periodontal disease management
  • Patient relationships
  • Teeth whitening
  • Staff mentoring
  • Patient engagement
  • Clinical team oversight
  • Prosthetic fabrication and placement
  • Oral cancer evaluations
  • Root planing
  • Oral examination
  • Implant restoration
  • Facial esthetics including dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injections, certified

Timeline

Dentist Owner

Self-employeed
05.2013 - Current

Dentist/Associate

Laura Escher-Howell DMD
08.2002 - 02.2013

General Dentist Family Practice

Self, Practice Owner
07.1995 - 05.2000

Doctorate Of Dental Medicine -

University of Kentucky

Bachelor Of Science - Zoology

University of Kentucky
Penny Crain DMD