Dental Care
Resume:
ERICA THOMAS, DMD
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OBJECTIVE
Reliable, patient-focused dentist seeking to contribute clinical skills and acumen to a fast-paced dental office. Professional and empathetic practitioner comfortable performing preventive and cosmetic dental services, including crown and bridge work, endodontic procedures and emergent dental care, to patients of all ages. Great communication skills and leadership qualities.
EDUCATION
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY KORNBERG SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY, Philadelphia, PA Doctor of Dental Medicine, Summa cum laude May 2016 GPA: 3.71 TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Magna cum laude May 2013 GPA: 3.78 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, FL
Executive Master of Business Administration Expected May 2022 EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY, Okinawa, Japan
General Dentist, Lieutenant July 2017 – Present
• Provided comprehensive, high quality dental care to a patient-base of 13,000 individuals, consistently surpassing the production average.
• Facilitated training and clinical rotations for dental support staff.
• Maintained HIPAA Standards and completed quarterly chart auditing for 50 providers to monitor quality of care and accurately manage patient records.
• Completed 60 hours of continuing education to enhance clinical abilities and learn new technologies for improved patient care.
UNITED STATES NAVY, Jacksonville, FL
General Dentist, Lieutenant July 2016 – July 2017
Delivered excellent clinical care to a patient population of 85,000 as part of the Navy’s largest teaching hospital, producing more than $250,000.
Successfully completed Navy credentialing tour, rotating in oral surgery, periodontics, and endodontics to advance clinical abilities.
Obtained credentials in CEREC CAD/CAM dental restorations for same-day delivery of final permanent prostheses.
Completed 40 hours of continuing education in advanced operative dentistry. UNITED STATED NAVY, Newport, RI
General Dentist, Lieutenant May 2016 – July 2016
Completed six-week military training program to develop leadership skills. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
FLORIDA STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY March 2020 – Present Dental License, Active
PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Dental License, Active May 2016 – Present
PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia, Inactive
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Basic Life Support Certification, Current
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Member, Active May 2016 – Present
SKILLS
• Acumen in the diagnosis and treatment of both injuries and infections of the teeth and periodontium.
• Skill in managing and treating dental emergencies for patients of all ages.
• Excellent clinical skills, including preventive dental care, anterior endodontic treatment, cosmetic procedures, such as direct composite bonding and veneers, crown and bridge treatment planning and restoration, CAD/CAM restorations, implant treatment planning and restoration, and pediatric patient management and clinical care.
• Comfortable with referring patients to ensure optimal patient care.
• Well-presented and articulate in explaining treatment plans to patients.
• Excel at patient education regarding oral hygiene and home care.
• Competent in medical emergency management procedures.
• Ability to maintain infection control protocols for patient safety.
• Strong commitment to continuing education to improve clinical skills, practice management and business acumen.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to resolve concerns related to the delivery of care with patients and family members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and time management.
• Able to manage and audit dental records to monitor quality of care.
• Able to work well on computer-based programs for dental charting and scheduling and eager to learn new technologies.
• Customer and personal service skills.
• Capable of working well both independently and as part of a team. SCHOLARSHIPS
• Temple University Scholarship for Academic Achievement, 2009 – 2012
• Temple University Dean’s List, College of Science and Technology, 2009 – 2012
• United States Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program, 2012 – 2016
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