WILLIAM WARD

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including but not limited to, oral examinations, dental cleanings, restorative procedures, and oral surgery.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients based on their specific needs and oral health goals.
• Utilize digital radiography and other diagnostic tools to accurately diagnose dental conditions and communicate findings with patients.
• Perform a wide range of dental procedures, including fillings, root canals, extractions, and prosthetic work such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive measures to maintain optimal oral health.
• Maintain detailed patient records and documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with a team of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Reliable individual with skills and experience as Laboratory Technician.

General Dentistry

• Various classes of operative preparations and restorations utilizing composite, amalgam, and glass ionomers.
• Treating pulp exposures through meticulous assessment of pulpal status, enabling precise implementation of vital pulp therapy or non-vital pulp therapy, including direct/indirect pulp caps, pulpotomies, pulpectomies, and root canal treatments.

Endodontics

• Distinguished as a member of the prestigious Endodontics Honor Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, which provided the opportunity to engage in advanced Root Canal Treatments.
• Acquired an in-depth understanding of endodontics, delving into complex cases and expanding knowledge in this specialized field. Proficient in diagnosing and executing root canal treatments for anterior, premolar, and molar teeth, ensuring effective pain management and restoration of dental health.

Prosthodontics

• Preparation, acquisition of digital/physical impressions, and delivery of crowns and bridges.
• Fabrication of complete dentures, partial dentures, and occlusal guards.

Oral Surgery

• Skilled in performing a wide range of oral surgical procedures, including simple extractions, utilizing a surgical handpiece for surgical extractions, alveoplasty, and incision and drainage.
• Successfully completed over 100 tooth extractions.

Periodontics

• Open flap debridement, Scaling and Root Planing (SRP), and the implementation of various periodontal management strategies for patients at different stages of periodontal disease.

Pediatrics

• Treating pediatric patients, ranging from ages 2 to 12, by developing effective diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Various pediatric procedures, such as operative dentistry, extractions, pulpotomies, and the placement of stainless-steel crowns.

Implant Dentistry

• Trained in implant dentistry, with a focus on restoring implants through thorough occlusal and excursive movement evaluations, ensuring precise and effective implant restorations.

Health Navigator - Lawrence, KS - 04/2017 - 05/2017

• Worked with reception at Watkins Health Center to help direct students to their need destination within Watkins Health Center.

Caregiver - Lawrence, KS - 06/2017 - 05/2020

• Took care of an adult male with cerebral palsy.
• Helped the man with his personal and leisure needs.

Museum of Deaf History, Arts, and Culture - Olathe, KS - 02/2018 - 03/2020

• Helped visitors with tours of the museum.
• Maintained the lobby and worked the front desk.

Kansas Mercy of Mission - Pittsburgh, KS - 04/2019

• Assisted in providing free dental care to hundreds of underprivileged Kansas residents.
• Had several duties including: directed patients to the correct area, cooked and fed patients breakfast and lunch, as well as sterilized dental instruments.

Missouri Mercy of Mission - St. Joseph, MO - 08/2019

• Assisted in providing free dental care to hundreds of underprivileged Kansas residents.
• Had several duties including: directed patients to the correct area, cooked and fed patients breakfast and lunch, as well as sterilized dental instruments.

• Dean's list at University of Kansas
• Presidential Award, 2009

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Kansas Dental Association (KDA)
• UMKC Xi Psi Phi (ZIPs) Member

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional patient communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical standards
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

The Effect of ADHD on Oral Health April 2023

• Conducted high-level research. analyzed data, and interpreted results
• presented topic at Midwest Dental Conference