Patient Care Laboratory Technician

Daniel Perry Schecter

207-***-**** *********@*****.***

Dual NERB and ADEX board certified responsible dentist with 16 years of direct patient care in private practice as a dentist maximizing patient wellness. Employed for 6 years in the office and learning center of a Dawson Academy Senior Faculty member in the capacities of chairside assistant, laboratory technician, and as general office staff personnel. Excellent communication skills shown with patients, team personnel, colleagues, and the general public. Self starter, highly disciplined, confident, and goal oriented. Adept at giving superior written and oral presentation of treatment plans to patients and team members. Strongly skilled to motivate members of a team toward common goals. Highly compassionate and emphatic towards people.

Experience

1997-2001. Dentist at Starner Family Dentistry

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

•General dentist in highly respected dental office

•Increased office revenue $700,000 my first year

•Trained with dentist who is a Fellow with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

•Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies trained

•Became highly proficient in all phases of general dentistry, patient, and administrative management

•Performed several cases for no fee to undeserved families who had tremendous dental needs

2002-2014. Dentist at Schecter Family Dentistry

Rockport, Maine

•Operated a highly successful general dentistry practice which was opened from scratch. Worked in all phases of general dentistry and was part of a pilot program with local hospitals including Penobscot Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General to serve patients who were in desperate need of dental services. Recognized by the American Hospitals Association and the Maine Dental Association for being the first dentist to become part of such a community arrangement service in Maine. (See attachment)

•Participated in continue education courses at Pikos Implant Institute, University of Minnesota School of Dental Medicine Oral Surgery Department, Frank Spears, The Dawson Academy, The Pankey Institute, Tufts University, Gordon Christensen Institute, Karl Koerner, Kois, Shatkin MDI training, etc.

•Became highly proficient with extractions and light bone grafting techniques. Highly competent in most facets of general dentistry

•Performed pro bono dental treatment for kids under 19 whose parents could not afford high cost treatment

•Most of my office team were part of the office since it’s inception. Understood how to operate a highly efficient general practice.

•Participated with a State of Maine dental program to help women with poor dental health receive high quality care to enhance employment opportunities

•Participated with a State of Maine dental program to provide reconstructive dental treatment for women who have suffered from domestic abuse

2015-2021. Dental Assistant/Laboratory technician

Metropolitan Center for Complete Dentistry

East Hanover, NJ

•Trained and assisted in the office of a Senior faculty member of the Dawson Academy and learned all the concepts that are taught at the Dawson Academy and more.

•Trained with Fotona lasers, E4D CAD/CAM, Formlabs 3D model fabrication,

Planmeca intra oral scanners, Romexus CAD/CAM design software, Hiossen Implant Systems, Strauman Implant Systems, Invisalign

•Mounted cases in centric relationship, Trained new office team members in chairside assisting, Trained new team members in laboratory concepts

•Assisted Doctor with complex case presentations including sequencing and set up

•Assisted set up for Dr. Lenard Hess, Dr. Scott Finlay, Dr. John Cranham, Dr. Kim Dixson, and other Dawson Academy Faculty members at the Dawson Academy Northeastern Training Center

•Participated in several hundred hours of continuing education associated with the Dawson Academy, The Greater New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Drew Reingold Digital Dentistry, Fotona lasers hands on courses, etc.

•Participated in several local dental study clubs in the East Hanover NJ area centered around various disciplines such as Airway Disorders, Integrative Health Professionals, Complex Case Presentation, etc.

•Participated with Dr. Raj Upadya, Senior Faculty member of the Dawson Academy, as he hosted dentists from the tri-state area to assist these Doctors with complex case treatment planning issues

•Participated with beta testing of dental evacuation systems for Adler

Wondering CEO/Product Designer, Dr. Andrew Reingold, DMD, during covid pandemic

2022. • I spent the entire year practicing for the ADEX CDCA examination while reinforcing my sobriety as I transition back to practicing full time as a Dentist.

June 2023 - currently. Dentist at Dr. Tom Petraitis, DDS, Family Dentistry

Dubois, Pennsylvania

• General Dentist at highly respected office which has been voted best Dental office in the community for 10 consecutive years

• Complete autonomy of my procedures

• Taking over the majority of hygiene examinations to lessen the work load of the most senior doctor

• Bringing in several new philosophies into the practice including the Dawson Academy, scanning for adjunct procedures, oral surgery procedures, more use of the Picasso Laser, etc.

• Assisting with an EFDA in attaining her clinical requirements

• Bringing strong team leadership skills to the office

• Was offered the opportunity to buy the practice owner’s interest in the practice after 1 month on the job

• Sought exceptional interdisciplinary relationships with local oral surgeons, endodontists, orthodontists. Have been observing local oral surgeon practicing in my off time in order to take my extraction services to another level

• Contributed to record production and collection to practice financials after only 2.5 months on the job. (The practice has had several other full time associate dentists in the past.)

DEA Number is current

United Concordia provider

Education

1993-1997. Doctor of Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Student Group Leader

Member of the Honor Board

Saint Luke’s Hospital General Dentistry Externship as a 4th year

Participated in Infectious Disease Center Clinic 3rd and 4th years under Dr. Michael Glick DMD

1993. BS in Biology

Wilkes University

Harvard University School of Dental Medicine Externship

1988. Graduate

Wyoming Seminary Preparatory

2021- current Peer Monitor for the Pennsylvania Physicians Health Program

Duties include assisting with the compliance of Physicians and Dentists who are in recovery in terms of offering guidance and assuring that the individual is staying healthy and tracking to meet the terms of their contract with the PA PHP. Individuals are required to check in with me so that I may send documentation to the PHP about progress. In April 2023, I plan to accept a position on the Pennsylvania Physicians Health Program's Advisory Board to continue my commitment to helping other medical professionals attain and continue recovery.

2023 – current Advisory Committee for the Pennsylvania Physicians Healthcare Program

Duties include sharing opinions and perspectives with the leadership group. Offer strategic guidance through my cumulative experience as a healthcare professional in recovery.

Participated in the writing of an article with the Medical Director of the Pennsylvania Physicians Healthcare Program pertaining to the introduction of a new monitoring system specifically for dental professionals who suffer from addiction issues, etc. Will be published for the Pennsylvania Medical Association. Was selected by the PHP, in November 2023, to speak on their behalf in a fundraiser effort before the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

2024. Continuing education completed relevant to the dental office workplace.

1.HIPPA Training for Dental Healthcare Providers 3.0

2.OSHA Training for Dental Healthcare Providers 3.0

3.Preventing Discrimination and Harassment: US Employees V4.01

4.Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

2023-2024 Production and Collections

Collected approximately $750,000 in a primarily insurance practice with fees well below the national average. Production in a FFS practice would be in the realm of approximately 1.5 million dollars. Work schedule is 7 am to 3 pm. Monday through Thursday.

*Credentialed with United Concordia

*Credentialed with Delta Dental

*Pennsylvania license was just renewed. Expires 3/31/27

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