Orthodontics-Braces, Clear Aligners, Interceptive Treatment, etc.

Location:

Alpharetta, GA

Posted:

June 30, 2024

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Adrienne Perry, DDS

Day Phone: 404-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Education

Howard University

Washington, DC

Graduation Date: June 2019

Degree Earned: Certificate of Orthodontics

Howard University

Washington, DC

Graduation Date: May 2014

Degree Earned: Doctorate of Dental Surgery

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH United States

Graduation Date: May 2010

Degree Earned: Bachelors of Science in Biology

Professional Experience

Orthodontist (Associate)

Franklin Dental and Braces

July 2021–Present

Hours per week: 24

1756 Candler Rd

Decatur, GA 30032

Provides coverage as an orthodontics provider to two offices in Atlanta and Belvedere Park, GA. Conducts consultations to educate patients and parents on growth discrepancies, malocclusions, and treatment plans. Completes open cases left by previous providers as well as starting new cases. Provides both traditional braces and clear aligner treatment. Responsible for managing approximately 65-80 patients per day.

Group Manager: Thomas Hubbard 470-***-****, ********@*******************.***

Orthodontist (Locum Tenens)

Orthodontic Care of Georgia

Barton Associates, Inc

January 2022–May 2023

Hours per week: 8

18 Riverbend Dr.

Suite 230

Rome, GA 30161

Provides coverage as a provider to an office in Rome, GA. Creates treatment plans and ensure continuity of care. Counsels patients and parents on growth and development and treat dental-facial abnormalities. Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services. Provide family education on oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and dental anatomy. Responsible for managing approximately 75-80 patients per day.

Group Manager: Roberto Martinez 774-***-****, *********@****************.***

Orthodontist (Assistant Faculty)

Georgia School of Orthodontics

August 2021–Present

Hours per week: 24

8200 Roberts Drive, Unit 100

Sandy Springs, GA 30350

Adjunct faculty, supervises a team of 81 residents, four dental assistants, and 5 administrative staff members. Examines patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures. Creates treatment plans and ensure continuity of care. Counsels patients and parents on growth and development and treat dental-facial abnormalities. Coordinates orthodontic services with other dental and medical services. Provides family education on oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and dental anatomy. Responsible for supervising residents which manage approximately 80-90 patients per day.

Regional Manager: Chairman and President, Randy Klunder, DDS 770-***-****

Clinical Director: Sergio Real, DDS, 770-***-****

Orthodontist (Associate)

Adventure Dental and Orthodontics

August 2019–August 2021

Hours per week: 32

3401 Georgia Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20010

Department lead, supervising a team of 6 dental assistants. Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures. Create treatment plans and ensure continuity of care. Counsel patients and parents on growth and development and treat dental-facial abnormalities. Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services. Provide family education on oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and dental anatomy. Provide Handicapping Labio-Lingual Deviation Index forms to managed care insurance companies on behalf of the patients and their families. Responsible for managing approximately 75-80 patients per day.

Regional Manager: Stephanie Salvatore, 660-***-****

Orthodontic Clinical Director: John DuRussel, DDS, MS, 989-***-****

General Dentist (63A)

Army National Guard - District of Columbia

April 2017-Present

Hours per month: 16

Medical Detachment

2001 E Capitol St SE

Washington, DC 20003

Responsible for diagnosis and classification of soldiers’ dental health as part of a full health care analysis for deployment. Counsel soldiers with extraneous dental needs and poor oral hygiene. The Medical Detachment was activated to provide medical resources to local National Guard units for the recent political and social demonstrations in Washington, DC. Supervise a team of 3 Dental Technicians.

Dental Unit Commander: MAJ Marvalee Mattrasingh, DDS, 301-***-****

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Mondovi Dental

General Dentist (Associate)

September 2016-May 2017

Hours per week: 32

315 W Church Street

Elmira, NY 14901

As the solo dentist in a private practice, performed cosmetic procedures, surgical extractions, implant restorations and restorative services for fee-for-service patients. Provided space maintainers for children. Treated patients in alignment with the Mondovi dental motto of “Excellence Integrity Accountability Perseverance Joy” with daily patient care. Responsible for 20-25 patients per day. Supervised a team of 2 dental hygienists and 1 dental assistant.

Office Manager: Christine Chorney, 607-***-****

Midwest Recruitment Consultant: Colleen Bixler, 717-***-****

McCue Dental

General Dentist (Associate)

August 2015-August 2016

Hours per week: 40

1116 Arsenal Street

Watertown, NY 13601

As the lead dentist, managed emergency cases, provided comprehensive care, performed surgical procedures, including root canals; performed restorative procedures and prosthodontics for a clinic with 6 operatories. Treated children and adults with mental and physical disabilities in addition to adults with managed care insurance. Evaluated x-rays and collaborated with the primary care physicians to treat the patients with chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, obesity, substance disorders, and hypertension. Managed dental anxiety with verbal and pharmaceutical treatments. Responsible for 25-38 patients per day; supervised a team of 2 dental hygienists and 4 dental assistants.

Practice Owner: Dr. Thomas McCue, 315-***-****

General Practice Dentistry Resident

July 2014-June 2015

Hours per week: 60

BronxCare Health System

General Dentistry Residency Program (CODA Accredited)

1775 Grand Concourse

Bronx, NY 10457 United States

Assessed, diagnosed, and planned comprehensive dental care for medically complex and compromised patients, including adults, adolescents, children and special needs patients from diverse backgrounds. Provided evidence-based dental services for up to 15 patients per day and multiple patients in the evenings.

Managed oral health care across the entire spectrum of dentistry including surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics and oral medicine.

Performed physical examinations and medical assessments. Ordered and read radiographs and diagnosed oral health conditions. Acquired a limited experience with iCat radiograph interpretation for orthognathic disorders.

Assessed and treated dental and facial trauma; managed dental emergencies in one of the busiest emergency departments in New York City. Managed on-call services for emergency treatment on a regular basis.

Ordered pre- and post-op laboratory tests, x-rays, and prepared surgical notes for patients scheduled for oral surgery in the inpatient operating suite.

Performed extractions, preventive and therapeutic cleanings, restorative services; provided prosthodontics (dentures, crowns, fixed bridges); and endodontic (root canal) therapy. Diagnosed, treated and managed periodontal disease. Performed frenectomy, gingivectomy, and crown lengthening procedures with Biolase WaterLase dental laser under local anesthesia.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery experiences included surgical extractions under local and intravenous sedation, emergency treatment of facial injuries, and implant procedures to restore edentulous spaces. Managed dental implants and oral mucosal diseases. Diagnosed and recommended treatment for temporomandibular disorders. Conducted procedures such as alveoloplasty, excisional biopsies, and tori reduction/removal. Assisted with closed reduction. Provided pain and anxiety control with behavioral and pharmacological techniques. Prescribed medications electronically such as antibiotics, analgesics, and other medication to treat various conditions.

Performed oral cancer risk assessments and educated patients on oral health care. Assessed treatment options and developed individualized treatment plans with patients. Executed clinical treatments and monitored progress with treatment plans.

Clinical care included rotations in General Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry (including the Emergency Department), Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics, Anesthesia, and Family Medicine. Rotated through five outpatient dental clinics and a nursing home site.

Served on interdisciplinary teams within the hospital and in outpatient settings to provide consultations and referrals. Maintained electronic and hardcopy dental records. Completed a 30-hour course in medical Spanish language skills.

Community Service & Student Mentoring

Mentorship and Shadowing Program

September 2019-Present

Adventure Dental Orthodontics

Washington, DC

Provide mentorship and shadowing experiences to high school students, dental candidates, and orthodontics residents who approached her for guidance.

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES Mentoring and Shadowing Program

September 2016-May 2017

McCue Dental

Elmira, NY

Mentored students studying medical occupations at the Greater Southern Tier BOCES.

Provided shadowing experiences for students to observe dental procedures with informed consent.

Oswego Northern BOCES Mentoring and Shadowing Program

September 2015-August 2016

McCue Dental

Watertown, NY

Mentored students studying medical occupations at the Oswego Northern BOCES. Provided shadowing experiences for students to observe dental procedures with informed consent.

Special Olympics, New York and Upstate Medical University

September 2015

Utica, NY

Provided comprehensive oral evaluations, referrals, and OHI instructions for the participants in the Special Olympics of Central New York.

Christian Mission Trip

Children’s Cup/ Liberty Church

October 2015

Swaziland, Africa

Provided oral health care instructions and supplies to over 200 children at multiple care points. Painted and built classrooms for 3 community centers. Provided supplies for and helped build sustainable infrastructure for vegetable and animal farms.

Dental Mission Trip

African Women's Cancer Awareness Association

June 2013

Cameroon, Africa

Provided diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic dental care to adult and pediatric residents in multiple villages. Performed extractions, restorations, and root canals for up to 10 patients per day in rustic clinical conditions.

American Dental Association Student Assistant Program

White Earth Health Center, Indian Health Service

April 2011

Ogema, MN

Served as a Dental Assistant for up to 8 residents per day on the White Earth Reservation.

Professional Presentations and Leadership

U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Advocacy:

American Dental Education Association

Spotlight Discussion on Title VII Funding on Capitol Hill

July 2018

Rayburn House, Washington, DC

Served as a featured panelist to discuss the impact of funding for dental education programs in rural and underserved areas that are disproportionally affected by the opioid crisis and decreased access to care. Discussed the importance of federally-funded loan repayment, faculty development, and post-doctoral programming with staff members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

American Association of Orthodontists

Professional Advocacy Conference

May 2017

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Advocated for the bipartisan RAISE Act (HR 1204), the Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act (HR 4001), and the preservation of the Grad Plus loan to multiple members of Congress. The members of Congress included: Rep. C.A Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD); Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL); Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD.); Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD.); Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD.), and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC).

Professional Presentations:

Guest Lecturer

Howard University

“Practicing Orthodontics in the Real World”

February 2022

Provided a lecture concerning treatment planning as a new graduate, finding suitable employment, negotiating contracts, financial planning and maintaining a reasonable work-life balance.

Guest Lecturer

Howard University, Department of Orthodontics

“Life after Orthodontic Residency”

January 2020

Provided a lecture concerning treatment planning as a new provider, negotiating contracts, patient management, and choosing a place of employment.

American Association of Women Dentists

Howard University

March 2019

As a featured panelist on the topic “Forging Forward to Fulfillment,” provided insight on navigating the field of dentistry as a young professional. Encouraged dental candidates to practice dentistry with compassion, become effective leaders and patient managers as life-long learners.

Howard University Research Symposium

April 2017

Washington, DC

Provided an oral and poster presentation of my research entitled "Effect of Malaligned Teeth on Hiring Prospects"

106th Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting

Table Clinics

March 2017

Atlanta, Georgia

Provided an oral and poster presentation of my research entitled "Effect of Malaligned Teeth on Hiring Prospects"

International Association for Dental Research

2015 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition

March 2015

Boston, Massachusetts

Provided an oral and poster presentation of my research entitled "In vitro Comparison of Marginal Micro-leakage of Light Cured Composite Sealant versus Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Sealant Under Saliva Contamination"

Leadership Highlights:

2015

Dental Faculty Development Program, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Completed the program which was led by consultants in academia and funded by the Human Resources and Services Administration and the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). The program director, program coordinator, and clinical faculty select the participants. Workshops include exemplary leadership skills, oratory skills, CV writing, CODA regulations, mentoring and conflict management.

2014

Resident Member, ADEA Student Financial Assistance Advisory Committee

Keynote Speaker, ADEA Annual Recruitment Fair

Welcome Remarks, ADEA Student Diversity Leadership Program

Panelist, “Transitioning into Residency,” ADEA Dental Student Virtual Fair

ADEA Hospital-Based Resident Regional Representative

Professions Quest Consultant, George Mason University

2013

ADEA Representative, American Student Dental Association, National Student Lobby Day

Student Representative, ADEA/NDA Student Recruitment Committee

ADEA Seminar Presenter, "The Changing Landscape of Learning Disabilities in Dental Education”

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding Service Award (June 2019)

Howard University, Department of Orthodontics

Received the award as a result of demonstrating commitment to the University’s mission and core values and an exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and members of the community.

American Dental Education Association, ADA Newspaper (April 2016)

Featured in a marketing ad for the 2016 ADA meeting on page 13 of Volume 47, Number 7.

Department of Orthodontics, Outstanding Student Award (March 2013)

Howard University College of Dentistry

Received the award as a third year dental student who demonstrated the most promise in the didactic and laboratory study of orthodontics.

Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Outstanding Student Award (March 2013)

Howard University College of Dentistry

Received the award as a student who demonstrated superior performance in the Oral Diagnosis Department of the College of Dentistry.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

May 2011

Featured in marketing material for the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program to increase participation of college students interested in medicine and dentistry.

Skills and Interests

Language: Spanish

Spoken Written Read

Novice Novice Novice

I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, golf, running, and volleyball. I also enjoy networking with others, ballet, and reading.

Professional References

Paul E. Gates, DDS

Chairman, Department of Dentistry

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

Phone: 718-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Marcia L. Parker, DMD