Work:
Bruce Parker DMD
Office Manager
Thomas S. Vince, DMD
Dental Hygienist
John Paul Piccolo DDS - Sewickley, PA
Dental Hygienist
Bruce Parker DMD - Pittsburgh, PA
Dental Hygienist/Clinical Coordinator
Education:
University of Pittsburgh
Certificate in Dental Hygiene
University of Pittsburgh
B.S. in Dental Hygiene Management
Skills:
General Dental Related Patterson Eaglesoft, EasyDental, and Kodak SoftDent Practice Management software Several years experience working in the dental office with Quantum Leap Success in Dentistry dental consulting company Educate patients on sleep apnea and sleep apnea dental appliances Work with the LumiSmile program to help introduce patients to the idea of cosmetic dentistry Educate patients on cosmetic procedures including veneers/Lumineers and SnapOn Smiles Educate patients on the process and benefits of implant procedures OSHA training courses Office Manager Verify insurances prior to patients appointments Process claims through dental insurances including appeals and narratives when necessary Complete treatment plans and financial estimates for small and large cases considering insurance coverage, deductibles and insurance maximums Experience introducing patients to CareCredit financing options to make treatment more affordable Ability to educate patients on needed and recommended treatment including alternate treatments Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and dismissing of office and clinical staff Dental Hygienist Adhere to strong infection control guidelines Experienced in both traditional and digital film radiography and film processing including Cone Beam CT Scan Experience in digital intraoral and extraoral photography Educate patients, including children, on the importance of homecare and maintaining regular recall appointments Educate patents on the importance of oral cancer screening, Velscope exam Place sealants Perform scaling and root planing procedures Place and educate patients on the benefits of Arestin Educate patients on whitening options and procedures Perform in office whitening procedures Fabricate custom bleaching trays and night guards Impressions Pouring and trimming models Clinical Coordinator Responsible for maintaining recall system and the scheduling of hygiene patients Responsible for all clinical staff including day to day tasks and reviews Responsible for the training of new clinical team members Assisting in the hiring and dismissal of clinical team Responsible for organizing and maintaining the offices MSDS sheets