Oral Surgery Infection Control

STEVEN RAGAN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-r-ragan-1a932b6/ 585-***-**** ********@*****.*** Professional Summary

Seasoned Dentist with over 20 years of experience providing general and restorative dentistry and oral surgery for adult and pediatric patients. Extensive experience in all aspects of dental practice services and management including oral surgery, extractions, orthodontic interventions, providing amalgams, composites, bridges, and crowns, infection control, and staff management. Continually exceeds expectations by building valuable relationships and works well with people at all levels of an organization including stakeholders, colleagues, team members, support staff, and patients. Skills

• General Dentistry & Oral Surgery

• Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics

• Patient Care & Regulatory Compliance

• Staff Hiring & Management

• Full Mouth Reconstructions & Implants

• Aesthetic Dentistry & Bleaching

• Orthodontic Intervention & Extractions

• Amalgams, Composites & Bridges

• Veneers & Porcelain Crowns

• Removable Prosthesis & Dentures

• Emergency Situations & Response

• Infection Control & Safe Practices

• Proactive & Responsive Customer Service

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication

Work History

Associate Dentist – Rivoli Dental 2023 to Present

• Delivering restorative services including amalgams, composites, posts and buildups, and conventional crowns/bridges.

• Providing full mouth reconstructions as well as Ceric crowns, implants, and screw- or cement-retained restorations.

• Using digital X-ray and Panorex technology to image patient teeth for analysis, review, and digital charting.

• Installing removable prosthesis such as resin, flexi, and implant-retained partials as well as various types of dentures.

• Performing pediatric dentistry including fillings, extractions, space maintainers, crowns, and habit-breaking appliances.

• Utilizing nitrous oxide conscious sedation as well as local anesthesia for adults and children during procedures.

• Providing early orthodontic intervention for pediatric patients including serial extractions for managing space deficiencies. Vice President/Dentist – Wayland Dental Care – Wayland, NY 2016 to 2023

• Worked with a group of 5 general dentists and specialists including oral surgeons, periodontist, and endodontists.

• Managed a team of 3 assistants and 2 dental hygienists as well as interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new staff.

• Presented emergency scenarios to clinic practitioners on a quarterly basis and overseeing emergency medical supplies.

• Handled aesthetic dentistry for patients including internal and external bleaching, veneers, and porcelain crowns.

• Used X-rays to assess teeth and used rotary instruments for endodontic procedures of anterior, premolar, and molar teeth.

• Performed oral surgery for extractions of nonrestorable teeth including simple extractions and those for fractured teeth.

• Surgically extracted retained roots and partially impacted teeth with flaps performed under local anesthesia. Senior Dentist – Family Dental Care Geneseo 2013 to 2018

• Managed trauma including avulsed permanent teeth, luxated teeth, and wounds of lips and other soft tissues.

• Served as a contributing member of the compliance committee overseeing infection control policies and safe practices.

• Administered local anesthesia and examined patients’ teeth and gums to diagnose and treat various oral health issues.

• Provided dental treatments to patients including routine cleanings, extractions, fillings, and tooth decay treatments.

• Performed teeth whitening, bonding, and applications of dental crowns, caps, and veneers for aesthetic treatments.

• Performed oral cancer screenings as well as prescribed antibiotics and pain medications to patients when required. Founder/Owner – Family Dental Care Geneseo 2001 to 2013

• Performed aesthetic procedures, fixed prosthodontics, performed root canal therapy, and coordinated dental treatments.

• Directly completed surgical and non-surgical extractions alongside comprehensive dental care for patients.

• Managed a team of 3 assistants and 2 dental hygienists as well as interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new staff.

• Took impressions of patients’ mouths for the fabrication of customized mouthguards and dentures or crowns and implants.

• Ensured that all dental instruments and equipment were sterilized before each use and directed hygienists in procedures.

• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities and trained new hires into proficient endodontic assistants.

• Optimized inventory by managing supplies and operating budget and oversaw infection control and safe practices. Previous Work History

Director of Clinical Services – Wayland Dental Care – 05/2015 to present American Academy of Facial Esthetics – 09/2014 to present Family Dental Care, FDCG – 03/2012 to present

Dental Consultant – Livingston County Health Related Facility – 02/1990 to 07/2003 Associate Dentist/ Restorative Dentist – Private Dental Practice – 04/1989 to 04/2001 Associate Dentist/Restorative Dentistry – Dental Arts Group – 08/1988 to 08/1989 Dentist – Q Dental Group, Irondequoit, NY – 07/1988 to 07/1989 Research Associate, Dept. of Oral Pathology – University at Buffalo – 09/1980 to 03/1986 Independent Researcher – State University College at Buffalo – 06/1979 to 09/1980 Training, Licenses & Certifications

• Laser Dentistry – Academy of Laser Dentistry – 2014

• Esthetics and Therapeutics – American Academy of Facial Esthetics – 2014

• CEREC Trained/Sirona Certified – 2002 to 2014

• Dentistry – International Academy of Mini Dental Implants – 2013

• Implant Dentistry – Academy of Mini Dental Implants, Dental Implantology – 2012 to 2013 Education

Suny Buffalo School of Dentistry – 1986

Doctor of Dental Surgery

ECMC Buffalo – 1987

GPR

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