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6-10 years of experience
Served as Dentist providing complete dental services to pediatric patients in practice consisting of 3,000 patients, 3 doctors, 2 assistants, 3 hygienists, and administrative staff. Delivered comprehensive dental care, performed restorative treatments, presented treatment plans, and explained care and maintenance measures to parents. Provided oral hygiene instructions, dietary counseling, and overall oral health education. Trained assistants, facilitated patient scheduling, and collaborated with dentists to improve effectiveness of office procedures and processes.
- Consistently produced respectable revenue numbers.
- Successfully helped children overcome dental fears by displaying kindness, patience, and compassion.
- Valued by patients for promoting good dental hygiene through continuous education and encouragement of preventive maintenance measures and general oral healthcare.
- Recognized for performing high quality dental work and building strong relationships with patients and parents, evident by patient loyalty and retention.
- Promoted oral healthcare initiatives through community outreach programs and school events.
0-5 years of experience
Performed all aspects of dentistry, treating over 5000 patients, including routine restorative treatment, extensive cosmetic procedures, prosthodontics (crown/bridge, implant, dentures, CEREC), endodontics (anterior/molar), extractions, periodontal therapy and treatment, oral diagnosis, TMJ therapy, sleep apnea appliance therapy, and treatment planning.
- Consistently exceeded and surpassed 95% dental readiness through implementing and developing new patient care initiatives
- Easily handles treating multiple patients per hour, running multiple operatories, and utilizes time efficiently
- Motivated to succeed and exceed expectations
- Coordinated treatment directly with specialists gaining valuable knowledge and perspective in patient care
- Experienced in working with a wide range of personalities and people, trained dental assistants, delegated responsibilities to various personnel
- Strong working knowledge of dentistry and valuable experience gained through working in some of the busiest and largest dental clinics in the world.
- Completed challenging general practice residency, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in treating medically compromised patients. Developed a strong medical background. Well versed in not only oral disease but also the systemic connection, with vast knowledge of medications. Presented grand rounds presentations, served on-call, gained unique experience in treating maxillofacial injuries and dental emergencies. Rotated through all dental and various medical specialties.
0-5 years of experience
Directed and coordinated the supportive services department of the dental office
- Acted as point of contact for internal administrative requests and/or questions
- Prepared and reviewed operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Served as liaison between patients and insurance companies/ specialist offices/clinical staff as needed
- Performed bookkeeping duties using Dentrix software
0-5 years of experience
Provided treatments like fillings, root canal treatments, extractions and removable and fixed
prosthetics
- Assisted specialists during various treatments like impactions, flap surgeries and orthodontic
- Motivated patients, by creating awareness and providing health education
- Supervised the Clinic staff
0-5 years of experience
Given opportunity to learn implants, orthodontics, and extract wisdom teeth
- Given opportunity to improve skills in endodontics, restorative and cosmetics
- Introduced to new technology
- Fast paced practice, learned to work efficiently
- Diagnosed patients dental conditions and educated patients on oral health
- Assessed treatment options and effective treatment plans and successfully carried out agreed clinical treatments
6-10 years of experience
Examined teeth, gums and related tissues.
- Performed extractions and root canals.
- Bleached, cleaned and polished teeth to restore natural color.
- Wrote prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications.
- Eliminated irritating margins of fillings and corrected occlusions.
0-5 years of experience
Specialized in the assisting of Periodontics, Cosmetic and Endodontics.
- Administered routine patient care and monitoring, including instrument and material setup and sterilization.
- Perform clinical treatments, alginate impressions and dental x-rays.
- Repaired, adjusted and polished prosthetics. Performed tooth bleaching, child prophylaxis and sealants.
0-5 years of experience
Provided and managed direct patient care, including examinations, diagnoses and treatment for a diverse patient population
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed dental conditions
- Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
- Work in coordination with other clinic staff to effectively educate the patient on their course of treatment in order to increase the likelihood of compliance
- Hired, trained and managed a staff consisting of support personnel, dental assistants and hygienists
0-5 years of experience
Office Manager
- Managed all front office duties including insurance pre-authorization, patient scheduling, hospital scheduling, patient education, billing (including Wisconsin Medicaid), payroll, Meaningful Use within the office
- Organized and created QuickBooks Pro system; created reports and graphs for office and taxes
- Cross trained with back office duties
0-5 years of experience
- Performed 50+ molar RCT procedures with rotary instrumentation
- Performed 100+ surgical extractions with no complications.
- Assisted colleague dentists with difficult extractions
- Completed numerous fixed and removable prosthetic procedures
6-10 years of experience
Performed routine fillings, root canal fillings, extractions, bone integration, soft tissue management, flap-bone surgery, in depth knowledge of using four-hand assisting technique
- Administered local anesthesia
- Train and supervise staff to prepare and arrange instruments, medications and material
- Educated patients on dental health services, instruct them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet, and oral hygiene
- Supervised hygienists cleaning results
- Interpret X-rays, Panoramic X-rays
- Supervised and trained staff in sterilization procedures
- Heavy concentration of pediatric patients
- Assure smooth workflow and promote open communication amongst medical and office staff and patients
0-5 years of experience
Responsible of assisting dentist with dental procedures.
- Proficient at taking and developing dental X-rays.
- Responsible for setting dental materials needed for procedures.
- Performed instrument sterilization and infection control.
- Involved in patient education and oral hygiene instructions.
- Experience with Practice View 2020.
- Experience taking clinical photos and using intra-oral camera.
0-5 years of experience
Perform duties as a general dentist and excel in complex cases, including surgical and impacted
wisdom teeth extractions, molar root canal, full mouth reconstruction, and pediatric dentistry
- Relocated to Abilene to head up the office as the Senior Dentist
- Highest producer in the Odessa (5 doctors) and Abilene (3 doctors) office
- Complex and difficult cases are referred to me by other doctors in the office
- High patient satisfaction and returning patients
0-5 years of experience
PPO/fee for service practice
- Diagnosis and treatment planning with proper consultations and referrals
- Significant experience performing procedures with N2O (and papoose if indicated)
- Utilization of the latest technology- digital radiography, STA Wand Anesthesia system, Isolite, paperless charts
- Restorative and preventive procedures
- Preventive and interceptive orthodontics
- Emergency dental treatment
0-5 years of experience
Wide scope of knowledge of several types of administrative and x-ray software to include Eaglesoft.
- Use of digital x-rays and current technology.
- Manage time successfully working a three column schedule.
- Review medical history and parent’s concerns about child.
- Perform various duties to include prophy’s, oral hygiene instructions, scaling’s and sealants
0-5 years of experience
- Consistently in top 5 producers (amongst ~40 dentists) at [company name] across ~20 clinics in the Northeast (Production per patient: $240; vs. [company name] average: $160); typically work with 2-3 patients simultaneously
- Receive stellar patient reviews with a high repeat rate; particularly good with young children (>80% repeat patients; 4.5/5 average rating on top websites: healthgrades.com, and ratemds.com)
- Well-respected by [company name] management (can obtain reference letters by [company name] management, assistants, and hygienists)
- Collaborative and flexible team player (worked 9 hour shifts, 6 days a week for 1.5 years, including when colleague was on maternity leave)
- Zero patient complaints / malpractice / Medicaid issues in nearly 3 years of active continuous practice, with no breaks
- See between 10-20 patients daily; hired after a very competitive selection procedure amongst 60+ candidates
- Grew volume of patients three-fold in 12 months of joining
- Deep experience in the following procedures: Root canals (including molars), surgical extractions, complete and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, fillings, scaling and root planning, pediatric procedures including pulpotomy, extraction, space maintainers and fillings on pediatric patients, Invisalign.
0-5 years of experience
Screened new patients, prepared detailed treatment plans, discussed treatment options, and referred patients to the needed specialty when needed. Also treated patients with different treatment modalities using rotary, electro-surgery, and laser.
- Assistant manager in Sanaya Dental Education (SDE); Organize educational courses for dentists and dental laboratory technicians.
- Assisted in cosmetic clinic with Dr. Yousra Al-Jazairy, cosmetic consultant.
- Average: 40 hrs/week.
0-5 years of experience
Provided patient-centered, comprehensive oral health care by diagnosing, treatment planning and delivering quality dental services including direct and indirect restoration, root canal therapy on anterior and posterior teeth, removable prosthodontics, simple and surgical extractions, scaling and root planing, capturing and interpreting radiographs and emergency treatment
- Restored screw-retained and cement-retained implants with several different systems including Straumann and Branemark.
- Learned to quickly build strong patient rapport through comprehensive oral diagnosis and treatment planning appointments
- Enjoyed treating children through the pediatric clinic rotations
- Worked in a team environment by assisting fellow classmates, faculty and staff
- Developed efficient time management skills during appointments and treated multiple patients per clinic session
- Licensed Invisalign provider
- Skilled in dental laboratory techniques including teeth setting for full dentures, diagnostic wax-ups, custom tray fabrication and mounting study casts.
- Experienced in working with registered dental assistants
- Enhanced organization skills by scheduling all appointments for patients
0-5 years of experience
- Treatment planning and execution of complex cases. Management of emergencies.
- Helped in making the website for the hospital.
- Training of assistants. Supervised Sterilization and Disinfection.
- Administrative responsibilities including Internal auditing.
0-5 years of experience
Working as General Dentist in this private clinic and providing care to the whole family (PPO -10% & FFS – 90%).
- Provide and manage direct patient care including examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatments for a diverse patient population.
- Refer Patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Train, direct and co ordinate dental technical and support staff.
- Plan and manage implementation of health promotions, education and prevention programs.
- Patient pool consist of children, adults and retirees.
- Case presentation and manage anxious patients.
- Train and direct associate dentist.
- Laser dentistry
- Comprehensive Evaluation/Consultation of Average And complex cases
10+ years of experience
Extensive knowledge of medical tools and equipments used in dental treatments.
- In-depth knowledge of various preventative measures on teeth related disease.
- Familiar with Dentrix and Schick digital imaging.
- Responsible for providing dental care services to patients.
- Educate patients regarding teeth and mouth care.
- Participated in dental care and prevention programs.
0-5 years of experience
Performed various duties in General dentistry
- Experience of 5 years in Endodontics including Molar RCT
- Cosmetics including Zoom
- Exodontics, bone grafting etc.
- Periodontal treatments
- Prosthetics including Fixed & removable Full & Partial Dentures
- Operative dentistry including fillings, resin fillings, veneers, onlays, inlays
0-5 years of experience
Assisted doctor in four handed Dentistry
- Assisted doctor in I.V. Sedation and Gas Sedation
- Made outgoing calls to follow up with patients appointments
- Assisted in oral surgery also went over post Op instructions
0-5 years of experience
Providing professional dental service and care to patients.
- Examining patient teeth and diagnosing their dental conditions.
- Routine appointments and check- up.
- Dealing with Emergency cases like relieving a patient pain.
- Diagnosing, treating restorations, Root canal, Crown, bridges and Dentures.
- Reassuring anxious patients and clearly explaining procedures to them.
- Involved in dental examinations and treatments such as fillings and dental hygiene services.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist
dentist during dental procedures.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
- Monitor dental supplies
- Schedule appointments
- Clean and polish removable appliances.
- Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
0-5 years of experience
Create comfortable atmosphere for treatment of young children and teenagers
- Inform parents and children of ways to improve homecare
- Apply cavity preventing agents such as fluoride varnish or trays and sealants
- Experienced at taking bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays on children
- Provide local anesthesia to patients needing treatment
0-5 years of experience
I am in charge of the day to day running of the dental office as well as performing all treatments diagnosed.
- I supervise a staff of 5 and ensure compliance with all the State regulatory laws as well as make executive decisions for the company.
- I also perform comprehensive oral exams and treatment planning as well as take care of emergency walk ins.
- My role is to ensure that all patients that have contact with our office get an exceptional service and also experience the best dental care there is. I am very comfortable with all aspects of dental treatment and execute them in a timely manner.
10+ years of experience
Performing Restorative, Prosthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, TMD management/ bite calibration using orthotic appliance.
- Practiced Biological Dentistry like amalgam removal with proper protocol and replacing with the most biocompatible materials.
- Assisted in surgical procedures such s implants, odontectomy, sinus lifting, bone augmentation and bone grafting.
- Performed simple extraction gingivectomy and operculectomy.
- Dental chair and instrument set up and sterilization.
- Operating technical gear such as X-ray machines for diagnostic aids
- Taking photographs and preparing diagnostic casts
- Providing reassurance, dental and oral hygiene of patient
- Taking medical and dental history
- Treatment plan discussions.
- Front desk duties and inventory works.
0-5 years of experience
Providing professional dental service and care to patients in a family oriented practice
- Educating patients on oral healthcare
- Examining patient’s teeth and diagnosing their dental conditions
- Dealing with emergency cases like relieving a patient’s pain
- Performing corrective surgery to extract teeth and replace missing teeth
- Coordinating the surgery budgets & dealing with all aspects of financial control
- Managing the training and development of staff
- Updating a patient’s medical records
- Reassuring anxious patients and clearly explaining procedures to them
0-5 years of experience
Scheduler
- Provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact with new and current patients over the phone and in the office.
- Proactively schedule appointments and successfully schedule dentist to production goals.
- Verify patient’s insurance, and accurately communicate dental fees.
- Provide patients with a warm, pleasant and professional environment.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided clinical dental services (dental exams, hygiene, restorative services, extractions) and preventive
- Diagnosed, treated dental diseases and oral conditions.
- Treated an average of 18 patients daily, patients of all ages.
0-5 years of experience
Provided patient care for all ages, examination, evaluation, assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Performed restorative procedures
- Performed fixed and partial prosthetic procedures
- Extractions – simple and surgical
- Endodontics- Anteriors and bicuspids
0-5 years of experience
Answer phones with correct greeting
- Schedule patients per patient needs (including new and existing)
- Create patient charts with correct information including insurance
- Verify dental insurance and attach to patient chart (verify plans every 6 months)
- Set up patient financial plan based on Dr. treatment findings
- Present financial options and assist in setting up payment arrangements
- Maintain patient financial accounts ie: available credits, payments due, pending accounts
- Greet and welcome patients with postitive and upbeat attitude
- Properly check patients in, obtain patient chart, advice provider patient is ready and chart is correct and payments have been made/updated
0-5 years of experience
- Worked in a fast-paced, multi-dentist corporate practice treating predominately
- Performed dental procedures in all fields of dentistry including simple/surgical
- Proficient in digital charting and radiographs
0-5 years of experience
To instruct patients regarding oral hygiene procedures
- Remove stains and deposits from teeth to prevent tooth decay
- Clean and stimulate gums to prevent gum disease
- Supervise dental assistants in their health care functions
- To apply fluoride treatment
- To perform restorative and orthodontic procedures under the direction of a dentist
- To drill and fill cavities, extract teeth, and replace portion of a tooth crown
- To take X-rays
0-5 years of experience
- Provided comprehensive oral healthcare to patients
- Excelled in restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and prosthodontics (fixed and removable)
- Engaged in volunteer opportunities to help underserved communities (Mission of Mercy, CURE Network, etc.)
0-5 years of experience
Schedule patients appointments (Dentrix Software)
- Break down and set-up operatory for dentist
- Schedule and confirm patients appointment, in person and/or over the phone
- Assistant Dentist during procedures and taking x-rays
- Teach patients about oral health, brushing and properly flossing
- Communicate with children to make them at ease during the appointments
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
- Prepare materials for making impressions and restorations
- Perform other duties as assigned
0-5 years of experience
Head of the dentistry department.
- Patents’ monitoring.
- Medications orders.
- Warehouse area and sterilization.
- Performed restorations, extractions and root canals.
0-5 years of experience
Take initial history of patients and explain the treatments required
- Conduct and develop x-ray images.
- Prepare patients for procedure
- Guide the patients regarding post procedural hygiene care and follow up
0-5 years of experience
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Prophylaxis and scaling and root planing
- Simple Extractions
- Root canal therapy
- Restorative, fixed and removable prosthodontics
- Pediatric dentistry
- Experience with Patterson Eaglesoft
Dentist Duties and Responsibilities
A dentist’s responsibilities vary depending on the area of focus. However, regardless of specialty, there are several key tasks commonly performed by all dentists, including:
Perform Oral Examinations Dentists care for the mouth, teeth, and gums of their patients. To provide proper care, dentists evaluate their patients using specific instruments and diagnose conditions that might require treatment.
Operate Medical Equipment Dentists use specialized instruments to perform evaluations and treatment procedures. This equipment ranges from simple hand tools, such as mouth mirrors, to large, complex machinery, such as x-ray equipment.
Review Patient Data To develop a proper treatment plan, a dentist must have all relevant information as it to pertains to the patient. Collection of this data occurs during routine examinations and other diagnostic procedures and is kept and maintained in a patient’s file. It’s the responsibility of the dentist to review this information before deciding on a course of action.
Develop Treatment Plan Each patient has specific needs, requiring a customized plan for treatment. Based on information gathered from the examination, dentists formulate a treatment plan to correct issues and ensure the continued health of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
Perform Administrative Duties As the head of the practice, dentists are often responsible for performing administrative or managerial duties, such as hiring staff, handling paperwork, and overseeing the business aspects of the practice.
Dentist Skills and Qualifications
Dentists are passionate about oral hygiene and should possess strong people and leadership skills. In addition to the required schooling and certifications, dentists commonly hold these skills and abilities:
- Diagnostic skills – dentists must be able to leverage their knowledge and analytical skills to evaluate and diagnose patients to determine a treatment plan
- Dexterity and coordination – to handle small, precise instruments, such as mouth mirrors and probes
- Stamina – dentists frequently stand or hunch for long periods of time
- Interpersonal skills – to communicate effectively with staff, patients, and colleagues
- Intellectual curiosity – a dentist never stops learning—as in any medical field, dentistry is constantly advancing and evolving; intellectual curiosity helps dentists stay current and knowledgeable of all new information, procedures, and research
Dentist Education and Training
The educational requirements to become a dentist are not insubstantial. The traditional path includes a bachelor’s degree followed by four years of full-time dental schooling to earn either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD). Additional schooling may be required for accreditation in specialty areas.
Dentist Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the median pay for dentists as $158,120 per year, which is equal to a rate of approximately $76.00 per hour. Dentists in the 10th percentile earn slightly less $70,000 per year, while the highest-paid dentists make more than $208, 000. The BLS projects employment of dentists to grow by 19 percent through 2026, which is much faster than the national average for all occupations. This accelerated rate of growth is the result of many factors, including the increased size of the aging population and a greater demand for more advanced dental procedures. All totaled, the BLS forecasts more than 29,000 new employment opportunities for dentists through the year 2026.
Helpful Resources
Interested in becoming a dentist? Review our list of resources to help get you on your way:
American Student Dental Association – From their own mission statement, the ASDA “advances the rights, interests, and welfare of dental students,” serving as an excellent resource for those starting a career as a dentist.
Oral Surgery for the General Dentist – A useful reference guide for general dentists, this manual offers a step-by-step approach to dental procedures that require surgical intervention. With 250-plus pages of practical information, including color photographs from real-world surgical cases, this reference guide is a worthy addition to any dentist’s library.
Pillars of Dental Success – After you’ve completed your schooling and certification to become a licensed dentist, you’ll need to set up a practice. Billed as a dentist’s roadmap to financial success, this book provides strategies for building and maintaining a profitable dental practice, including topics on controlling cash flow, attracting new patients, and mitigating overhead.
How to Build the Dental Practice of Your Dreams (Without Killing Yourself!) in Less Than 60 Days – From bestselling author and Bachelor of Dental Surgery David Moffet, this 150-page guide teaches you how to improve all areas of your dental practice, from the number of patients you see to the amount of money you charge.
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