Shannon M Farrell DMD
New Boston
Summary
Dedicated Dentist offering 30 plus years of experience practicing dentistry in coordination with highly skilled staff. Skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timeframe. Dedicated Dentist skilled at developing effective treatment plans for patients experiencing tooth decay and other various oral diseases and issues. Committed to providing personalized patient care through quality service and communication. Accommodating when helping patients overcome dental fears by displaying patience and compassion.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Dental Officer NH DOCfficer
Wexford Health
11.2020 - Current
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Instructed Dental Hygiene students in pain management/local anesthesia/nitrous oxide delivery principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Observed participants and recorded results.
- Assisted with project planning and execution of research.
Clinic Dentist
Easterseals Gammon Academy
01.2021 - Current
- Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Performed root canal procedures to treat nerve and dental pulp issues and prevent further damage to teeth and gums.
- Conducted thorough patient examinations while screening for jaw and tongue cancers by inspecting teeth and soft oral tissues.
- Alleviated infections invading oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws.
- Efficiently completed dental procedures for restorative work.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Diagnosed and treated infections, mouth ulcers and other problems with oral mucosa.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
- 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.
Supervising Dentist
Manchester NH Public Health Department
09.2021 - Current
- Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
- Efficiently completed dental procedures for restorative work.
- Improved patients' comfort by providing calm and professional care, explaining procedures, answering questions and carefully managing pain.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and decisions about treatments.
- Work with Dental Hygiene department on scheduling and supplies.
- Review all records prior to school year.
Supervising Dentist
Easterseals NH
03.2014 - 12.2020
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA standards in all areas of operations.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Lead and directed team of 13 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Provide ongoing case management to all patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Allcare Dental, associate dentist
05.2009 - 12.2010
- Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
- Collaborated with Oral surgeon.
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Established policies and procedures for 15-member dental practice team, informed all employees of guidelines and supervised enforcement.
Clinical partner
Wellness Dental
01.2006 - 03.2009
Managing Clinical Director
Aspen Dental
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate
st Advantage Dental
01.2002 - 01.2003
Chief Dentist
NorthEast Dental
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provide clinical and operational practice leadership for growth-oriented group dental Practice management firm with multiple locations.
- Provide clinical services, direct day-to-day practice operations and develop strategies for patient retention.
- Manage employees in practice administration, laboratory, dental services.
Consultant
P&R Dental Strategies
12.2000 - 07.2001
- Performed independent clinical reviews of insurance claims from private general dental practices, including group practices, assuring quality and standard of dental care compliance for major insurance carriers throughout the United States.
Practice owner
01.1995 - 01.2000
Associate dentist
01.1989 - 01.1995
CDO
Wexford Health Services
Education
DMD - General Dentistry
DMD, Tuft's University School Of Dental Medicine
Boston MA05.1989
Pre-Dentistry, Education
Columbia University In The City Of New York
New York, NY1985
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT1982
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Briarwood College
Southington, CT05.1978
Skills
- Clinical safety
- Patient Flow
- Effective communication
- Participant screening
- Diagnostic interviewing
- Dentrix software proficiency
Certification
- Licensed DMD, RDH, CDA
- Mini implant, Invisalign and implant restoration.
Additional Information
LIcensure: NH, MA active
CPR certified
Timeline
Supervising Dentist
Manchester NH Public Health Department
09.2021 - Current
Clinic Dentist
Easterseals Gammon Academy
01.2021 - Current
Chief Dental Officer NH DOCfficer
Wexford Health
11.2020 - Current
Supervising Dentist
Easterseals NH
03.2014 - 12.2020
Allcare Dental, associate dentist
05.2009 - 12.2010
Clinical partner
Wellness Dental
01.2006 - 03.2009
Managing Clinical Director
Aspen Dental
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate
st Advantage Dental
01.2002 - 01.2003
Chief Dentist
NorthEast Dental
01.2001 - 01.2003
Consultant
P&R Dental Strategies
12.2000 - 07.2001
Practice owner
01.1995 - 01.2000
Associate dentist
01.1989 - 01.1995
CDO
Wexford Health Services
DMD - General Dentistry
DMD, Tuft's University School Of Dental Medicine
Pre-Dentistry, Education
Columbia University In The City Of New York
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Briarwood College
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