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SANDEEP KUMAR

Avon,OH

Summary

I am an experienced dentist with 23 years in general/family practice. I have been with Dental Works for over 17 yrs and owned a general practice for over 12 years. I have been successful at developing strong professional and patient relationships, leading teams, and educating patients on dental care. Areas of greatest interest to me are cosmetic dentistry, surgical aspect of dentistry including wisdom teeth, dental implants, minor surgeries and restorative dentistry. I enjoy continuing education in all facets of dentistry, and I will continue to strengthen my current skills while learning new skills and procedures to implement into my daily practice.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Dentist

Dental Works
11.2006 - Current
  • Treat, support, and care for approximately 20 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individualized patient care with thorough diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Examine and educate, along with hygienists, approximately 10-12 recare patients per day
  • Perform the following procedures: composite and amalgam restorations, crown preparation and seating, bridge preparation and seating, simple and surgical extractions with suturing, alveoloplasty, gingivectomy, soft tissue biopsy, partial and full denture treatments, implant restoration, implant supported prostheses (fixed and removable), root canal treatment, soft tissue laser treatments, TMD appliances, recognizing and referral to orthodontics.
  • Help and oversee protocols for office operations
  • Manage and effectively utilize Exapanded Duties Dental Assistants as well as chair side assistants
  • Complete detailed and thorough clinical notes
  • Analyze day sheets and daily production/collection reports

Owner Dentist, General Practice

TruSmiles Dental
09.2011 - Current
  • Oversaw daily practice operations and delegated front office and back office responsibilities to appropriate staff
  • Developed and implemented office procedures and protocols
  • Organized and maintained practice financials, payroll, and taxes along with daily, monthly, and yearly evaluation of practice production and collections
  • Hired staff members, released staff members when necessary, and performed employee evaluations
  • Treated, supported, and care for approximately 20 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individualized patient care with thorough diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Examined and educated, along with a hygienist, approximately 8 to 10 recare patients per day
  • Performed the following procedures: composite and amalgam restorations, crown preparation and seating, bridge preparation and seating, simple and surgical extractions with suturing, alveoloplasty, gingivectomy, soft tissue biopsy, partial and full denture treatments, implant restoration, implant surgeries and implant supported prostheses (fixed and removable), root canal treatment, soft tissue laser treatments, TMD appliances,
  • Completed detailed and thorough clinical notes

Associate Dentist, General Practice

Upper Peninsula Of Rural Health Services
09.2000 - 10.2006
  • Traveled to different offices throughout upper peninsula of Michigan as it was a Federally funded organization to help under staffed/underserved communities.
  • Treated , supported, and cared for approximately 15-18 patients per day on average by efficiently focusing on individualized patient care with thorough diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Examined and educated, along with hygienists, approximately 10-15 recare patients per day
  • Performed the following procedures: composite and amalgam restorations, crown preparation and seating, bridge preparation and seating, simple and surgical extractions with suturing, alveoloplasty, gingivectomy, soft tissue biopsy, partial and full denture treatments, implant restoration, implant supported prostheses (fixed and removable), root canal treatment, TMD appliances
  • Followed and ensured that office staff followed protocols and guidelines established by the employer
  • Lead and instructed front and back office staff
  • Completed detailed and thorough clinical notes
  • Analyzed day sheets and daily production/collection reports

Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Boston University Goldman School of Dental Med.
BOSTON, MA
05.2000

Dentistry

SDM School of Dental Medicine
Karnataka, India
06.1997

Skills

  • Restorative Dentistry and Crown and Bridge
  • Extractions (simple and surgical)
  • Root Canals (anterior and posterior)
  • Implant Restoration (several implant systems)
  • Prosthodontics (including fixed, hybrid, and removable implant supported prostheses, dentures , partials)
  • Use of soft tissue laser
  • Biteguards /occlusal appliance
  • utilization of modern technology to have more precise and predictable treatment results
  • periodontal disease recognition and plan treatment accordingly

Additional Information


  • Closely follow any advances in dentistry to keep myself and staff updated
  • Currently utilizing advanced technology to treatment plan such as CT scan, digital scanners, cameras and digital xrays
  • keeping dental knowledge refreshed with different courses/ continuing education
  • Utilizing fully guided surgeries to place dental implants for better predictability and lesser complications

Timeline

Owner Dentist, General Practice

TruSmiles Dental
09.2011 - Current

General Dentist

Dental Works
11.2006 - Current

Associate Dentist, General Practice

Upper Peninsula Of Rural Health Services
09.2000 - 10.2006

Doctor of Dental Medicine -

Boston University Goldman School of Dental Med.

Dentistry

SDM School of Dental Medicine
SANDEEP KUMAR