Dental Professional with Leadership & Tech Expertise

Tom McKenna

ELMHURST, IL *****

708-***-**** - *.*******@*******.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished dental professional skilled in advanced techniques and technologies. Known for developing personalized treatment plans and fostering strong patient relationships. Dedicated to improving office workflow and mentoring junior staff to achieve operational excellence.

Skills

• Treatment Planning • Diagnosis skills

• General restorative dentistry • Emergency dental care

• Endodontic therapy • Cosmetic dentistry

• Surgical extractions • Pediatric dentistry

• Dental implantology • Oral cancer evaluations

• Laser debridement • Nitrous oxide administration

• Oral cancer screenings • Digital radiography

Work History

11/1999 to 01/2026 Dentist / Owner

McKenna Dental / Self Employed – Elmhurst, IL

Diagnosed and treated diverse dental conditions, ensuring patient satisfaction and care quality.

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Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments and clinical findings.

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Implemented advanced dental technologies to enhance procedural accuracy and patient comfort.

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Mentored junior dentists and dental assistants, fostering skills development and professional growth.

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Established strong patient relationships through effective communication and empathetic care approaches.

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Streamlined office operations to improve workflow efficiency and reduce patient wait times.

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Conducted regular continuing education workshops for staff on latest dental practices and technologies.

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Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

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Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

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Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

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• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members. Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

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• Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently. Education

D.D.S: Dentistry

University of Illinois College of Dentistry - Chicago, IL Certifications

certificate in implant placement

certificate in bone grafting

certificate in Invisalign treatment

Volunteer work

Chicago Dental Society / Wheaton Illinois / Many Years Willow Creek Community Church Care Center / Many Years Tegucigalpa Honduras Mission Trip / World Gospel Outreach

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