Sunny Drake, DMD, MS
Tualatin,OR
Summary
Skilled Periodontist devoted to patients and talented in addressing wide-ranging concerns. Thorough in investigating unknown conditions to give each patient optimal treatments. Always uses the latest practices backed by research. Brings an impeccable safety record.
Having been trained in all aspects of periodontal therapy, including but not limited to soft tissue management, GBR/GTR, implant therapy, and non-surgical therapy. Certifications in other patented technologies and techniques not taught during periodontal residency to treat periodontal disease with minimal pain.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Periodontist/Owner
Drake Periodontics & Implantology, PC
Salem, OR
09.2012 - Current
- Evaluated patients and interpreted x-rays to identify issues and diagnose conditions.
- Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
- Enforced adherence to practice procedures, protocols, regulatory compliance and professional standards.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors, contractors and dental professionals.
- Offered dental implant procedures for patients after extractions.
- Oversaw patient charting, recordkeeping and administrative functions.
- Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
- Prescribed and administered anesthetics and medications.
- Directed dental clinical staff by monitoring measurable standards of care and productivity.
- Educated patients and families on home care, dental and oral health.
- Conducted routine preventive examinations for oral cancer and other dental diseases.
- Managed medical and dental history by evaluating patient's general health.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- OSHA and HIPAA compliance Officer
- Infection Control Trainer and Maintained Equipment
Periodontist
Gentech And Dental Care Today (Now Advantage)
Portland, OR
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Offered dental implant procedures for patients after extractions.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors, contractors and dental professionals.
- Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
- Referred patients to other dental professionals, clinics or outside agencies based on need.
- Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
- Oversaw patient charting, recordkeeping and administrative functions.
- Educated patients and families on home care, dental and oral health.
Resident
OHSU School Of Dentistry
Portland, OR
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Prescribed treatments and calculated pharmaceutical dosage and timing.
- Established collaborative and constructive relationships with patients and families by effectively and sympathetically discussing serious, sensitive, and difficult topics.
- Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies, and other surgical periodontal procedures.
- Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
- Pursued Advanced Training in IV sedation, Implant Dentistry, and performed hospital rotation with Sedation Dept. at OHSU.
Periodontist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Portland, Oregon
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Offered dental implant procedures for patients after extractions.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors, contractors and dental professionals.
- Created treatment plans and explained procedures to patients.
- Evaluated patients and interpreted x-rays to identify issues and diagnose conditions.
- Advanced training in addition to a surgical residency at OHSU
- I.V. Sedation cases
- Performed open flap debridement, hard and soft tissue crown lengthening, gingivectomies and other surgical periodontal procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Certificate in Periodontics
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.2012
DMD - Dentistry
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR06.2009
No Degree - Pre-Dentistry
Portland Community College
Portland, ORBachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.1999
Associate of Science - Associate of Arts in Addition To.
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.1997
Cosmetology License - 2000 Hours in The Field of Hair, Skin, And Nails
Pocatello Beauty Academy
Pocatello, ID01.1992
Skills
- LANAP, LAPIP
- VISTA, PST
- ACLS/BLS
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Dental surgeries
- Emergency dental care
- Electronic records management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Used Asana to develop inventory tracking and duties to help develop a "lean" business model.
- Collaborate with over 50 local general dentists and specialty office to deliver state of the art care.
- Marketing - Implemented marketing strategies and manage FaceBook and Instagram Ads.
- Collaborated with team of local dental community in the development of continuing education presentations.
Affiliations
- American Academy of Periodontology-AAP
- American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists-ASDA
- Co-President of Women In Periodontics-FaceBook Group
Certification
- ACLS Training - 2009-Present
- BLS Training - 1997-Present
- Dental License - Oregon-2009-Present. WA-2012-2014 (Moderate Sedation Permit on Both)
- Dental Hygiene License with Nitrous-ID (1999-2000) OR (2000-2009)
- Cosmetology License-ID 1991-Present
- LANAP-LAPIP, MDT - 2012
- VISTA-Dr. Homah Zaydeh, 2020
- PST-Dr. John Chao, 2014
- LPD, MDT-2022
Quote
Don’t believe everything you think.
Byron Katie
Timeline
Periodontist
Gentech And Dental Care Today (Now Advantage)
09.2012 - 07.2013
Periodontist/Owner
Drake Periodontics & Implantology, PC
09.2012 - Current
Periodontist
Veterans Administration Medical Center
04.2011 - 04.2012
Resident
OHSU School Of Dentistry
08.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Certificate in Periodontics
Oregon Health & Science University
DMD - Dentistry
Oregon Health & Science University
No Degree - Pre-Dentistry
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Idaho State University
Associate of Science - Associate of Arts in Addition To.
College of Southern Idaho
Cosmetology License - 2000 Hours in The Field of Hair, Skin, And Nails
Pocatello Beauty Academy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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