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Scott  Upright

Scott Upright

Odessa,FL

Summary

I find joy in the work I do with others. My greatest strength, I believe, is coaching and guiding individuals to reach their full potential. Creating a safe and enjoyable workplace has been a part of my life the last thirty-five years or so. I enjoy researching new technology and determining where it can best be used in my line of work.

Taking care of my customers/patients is just as important. Their trust and faith in me is not taken for granted. Having a patient look with amazement when they see their new smile for the first time is magical. The work that myself, my team and the patient becomes well worth it. The art of dentistry is changing at a rapid pace and I am excited to be a part of it.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Dentist

Dr. Dale Stone
10.2024 - Current
  • Established rapport with patients of all ages, providing a comfortable and reassuring atmosphere for both children and adults.
  • Managed dental emergencies promptly, addressing acute pain and preventing further complications.
  • Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.
  • Built long-lasting relationships with patients by consistently providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs.

Owner Hotworx (Gibsonton) FL

Owner-Operator
11.2022 - Current
  • -Awarded franchise territory
  • -Site selection
  • -Lease negotiations
  • -Store design/layout
  • -Currently overseeing construction of the site
  • -Assembling the team with initial training and set-up
  • -Launching pre-sale community awareness and marketing
  • -Oversee day to day in a supportive role to my wife and general manager
  • -Monitor profit and loss closely to hit forecasted membership goals with expected profit
  • - Provide a supportive role to maintain a positive culture with my wife and team to create the best experience for members

Owner Grain and Berry (Land O Lakes) FL

Owner-Operator
04.2022 - Current
  • Owner Operator Grain and Berry (Land O' Lakes) FL
  • -Awarded franchise territory
  • -Site selection
  • -Lease Negotiations
  • -Store design/Layout
  • -Oversaw build out and construction of site
  • -Assemble a team and oversaw training and initial set-up.
  • -Launch grand opening and advertising and marketing campaigns
  • -Oversee day to day in a supportive role to my general manager
  • -Monitor profit and loss closely to hit forecasted production goals with expected profit
  • -Maintain a positive culture with my team to create the best experience for our customers

Landlord

Owner
12.2017 - Current
  • -Own several residential units
  • -Oversee in day to day in a supportive role to my property manager
  • -Monitor profit and loss and forecasted housing rental market

Associate Dentist

Dental Walk-in Clinic
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Provided emergency dental care, addressing urgent issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Implemented innovative pain management solutions for patients experiencing discomfort during procedures, minimizing anxiety levels.
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.

Owner Hotworx (Odessa) FL

Owner-Operator
09.2020 - 12.2024

-Awarded franchise territory

  • -Site selection
  • -Lease negotiations
  • -Store design/layout
  • -Oversaw build out and construction of site
  • -Assemble a team and oversaw training and initial set/up
  • -Launch grand opening and advertising and marketing campaigns
  • -Oversee day to day in a supportive role to my wife and general manager
  • -Monitor profit and loss closely to hit forecasted membership goals with expected profit
  • - Provide a supportive role to maintain a positive culture with my wife and team to create the best experience for members
  • - Executed the sale of this location

Owner Grain and Berry (New Tampa)

Owner-Operator
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • -Awarded franchise territory
  • -Site selection
  • -Lease Negotiations
  • -Store design/Layout
  • -Oversaw build out and construction of site
  • -Assemble the team and oversaw training and initial set-up.
  • -Launch grand opening and advertising and marketing campaigns
  • -Oversaw day to day in a supportive role to my general manager
  • -Monitored profit and loss closely to hit forecasted production goals with expected profit
  • -Maintained a positive culture with my team to create the best experience for our customers
  • -achieved a revenue of 1.2 million per year
  • -Executed the sale of this location

Owner Grain and Berry (Carrollwood)

Owner-Operator
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • -Awarded franchise territory
  • -Site selection
  • -Lease Negotiations
  • -Store design/Layout
  • -Oversaw build out and construction of site
  • -Assembled the team and oversaw training and initial set-up.
  • -Launch grand opening and advertising and marketing campaigns
  • -Oversaw day to day in a supportive role to my general manager
  • -Monitored profit and loss closely to hit forecasted production goals with expected profit
  • -Maintained a positive culture with my team to create the best experience for our customers
  • -achieved a revenue of 1.3 million per year
  • -Executed sale of this location

Owner Upright Dental (Dentist)

Owner-Operator
11.1992 - 09.2016
  • -Purchased an existing practice in Marlette Michigan
  • -Built a strong team with excellent service for our patients
  • -invested heavily in technology early on to create a more efficient work flow with achieving predictable clinical outcomes
  • -Preformed operative, endo, surgical extractions, periodontal surgery, conventional orthodontics, Invisalign, removable, implant restorative, crown and bridge and pediatric dentistry
  • -Bata tester for CEREC (1999-2016)
  • -Stain and glazed my own ceramic restorations (CEREC)
  • -Monitored profit and loss closely to hit forecasted production goals with expected profit
  • -built the practice to a consistent yearly production of 1.1 to 1.3 million a year (3 day work week)
  • -Executed the sale of the practice

Cerec Trainer

Sirona
03.2002 - 01.2016
  • -Installed the CEREC machine in Government institutions such as military bases, dental schools and Native American reservation hospitals
  • -Problem solve for private practices to incorporate the CEREC machine into the practitioners hands
  • -Retrained dentist and staff for proficiency with CEREC
  • -Lectured in the proficiency and mastery of the CEREC technology
  • -Beta tester for Sirona on advancing CEREC technology

CEREC Trainer/sales

Patterson Dental
03.2002 - 01.2016
  • -Share CEREC concepts with dentist to forecast
  • Profitability in private practice
  • -Aid dentist in implementing CEREC in their private practice
  • -Provide feedback and evaluations for CEREC technology to Patterson Dental

Research Assistant (Materials and Catalysts)

Dow Chemical
09.1985 - 05.1988
  • -Tested the Vickers hardness and K1C of tungsten carbide cobalt, Boron carbide and zirconia.
  • -I oversaw the polishing protocol to obtain the most accurate ability to test the properties of various materials through the ROCK program.
  • -I used an instrum to test these materials

Education

DDS - Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
04.1991

No Degree - Pre-Medicine

Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI
04.1987

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Small business operations
  • Building and sustaining a profitable business
  • Community outreach/marketing
  • Implementing technology
  • Execution

Accomplishments

    -Publications:

    Contemporary Esthetics

    August 2006, Vol. 10, No. 8

    Case Study

    How to Execute a 20-Unit Full Mouth Restoration

    -Council for Innovative Dentistry 3M ESPE 2013-2017

    Twenty dentist are selected from around the country every year for a four year term to test and evaluate future materials and procedures to be developed by 3M ESPE

Timeline

Associate Dentist

Dr. Dale Stone
10.2024 - Current

Associate Dentist

Dental Walk-in Clinic
10.2024 - 03.2025

Owner Hotworx (Gibsonton) FL

Owner-Operator
11.2022 - Current

Owner Grain and Berry (Land O Lakes) FL

Owner-Operator
04.2022 - Current

Owner Hotworx (Odessa) FL

Owner-Operator
09.2020 - 12.2024

Owner Grain and Berry (New Tampa)

Owner-Operator
03.2020 - 08.2023

Owner Grain and Berry (Carrollwood)

Owner-Operator
03.2018 - 08.2023

Landlord

Owner
12.2017 - Current

Cerec Trainer

Sirona
03.2002 - 01.2016

CEREC Trainer/sales

Patterson Dental
03.2002 - 01.2016

Owner Upright Dental (Dentist)

Owner-Operator
11.1992 - 09.2016

Research Assistant (Materials and Catalysts)

Dow Chemical
09.1985 - 05.1988

DDS - Dentistry

University of Detroit Mercy

No Degree - Pre-Medicine

Saginaw Valley State University