Professional Resume Template for
General Dentist
Kendra M. Sterling
Seattle, WA
(206) 555-0143
kendra.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/kendra-sterling | kendrasterlingdds.com
Professional Summary
Clinically proficient General Dentist with 6 years of experience directing comprehensive patient care, restorative treatments, and oral surgery procedures. Proven track record managing clinical workflows, optimizing patient scheduling frameworks, and implementing dental hygiene protocols. Successfully increased patient retention by 24% through communication plans, improved diagnostic efficiency by 18% using digital imaging, and maintained 100% compliance across 3 clinical offices. Competent with digital radiography, intraoral scanning, electronic health records, and practice management software.
Work Experience
General Dentist — Evergreen Dental Group
Seattle, WA | January 2024 – Present
- Diagnose and treat 35+ patients daily, performing comprehensive examinations, restorative fillings, and complex root canal therapies while maintaining a 98% patient satisfaction rating.
- Direct a team of 4 dental hygienists and assistants, optimizing clinical workflows and patient scheduling to increase daily appointment capacity by 15% without reducing care quality.
- Implement digital intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM technologies, reducing crown fabrication and delivery times by 22% while achieving a 99% first-fit success rate on all prosthetics.
- Lead compliance and sterilization audits across 3 clinics, ensuring 100% alignment with OSHA, CDC, and state dental board guidelines to maintain safety standards for all patients.
Associate Dentist — Pacific Family Dentistry
Tacoma, WA | June 2020 – December 2023
- Provided preventative and restorative care to 120+ pediatric and adult patients weekly, achieving a 96% treatment acceptance rate through clear patient communication and education.
- Administered local anesthetics and nitrous oxide for 200+ procedures annually, ensuring maximum patient comfort and maintaining zero anesthetic-related complications during therapy.
- Managed electronic health record transitions using Dentrix software, reducing documentation search time by 30% and improving billing compliance across 2 office locations.
- Fabricated 50+ complete and partial dentures, collaborating closely with external dental labs to reduce prosthetic adjustment and remake requests by 25% over a 3-year period.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
University of Washington School of Dentistry · Seattle, WA · 2020
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Washington State University · Pullman, WA · 2016
Skills
Restorative dentistry, Endodontics, Oral surgery, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Digital radiography, Intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM crowns, Patient diagnosis, Clinical workflows, Treatment planning, Dentrix, Eaglesoft, OSHA compliance, CDC guidelines, Nitrous oxide administration
Projects
Digital Dentistry Integration
Role: Clinical Lead
Tools: 3Shape Trios, Dentrix, CAD/CAM
Led the transition from traditional physical impressions to digital intraoral scanning, reducing impression remakes by 45% and shortening patient chair time by 20%.
Teledentistry Outreach Program
Role: Project Coordinator
Tools: Zoom, Dentrix, Microsoft Teams
Designed and implemented a remote triage system for emergency consultations, screening 150+ patients online and reducing unnecessary in-office emergency visits by 35%.
Certifications
- Licensed General Dentist - Washington State Dental Quality Assurance Commission (2020)
- Invisalign Provider Certification (2021)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR Certification (2024)
Additional information
- Professional Memberships: American Dental Association (ADA), Washington State Dental Association (WSDA)
- Community Service: Volunteer dentist for regional free dental clinics, providing care to 40+ patients annually (2021-present)
- Availability: 4 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
General Dentist
Job Market Insights
$170,000
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$260,000
Avg:
$215,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for General Dentists in the United States is projected to grow steadily, in line with the overall 4% projected employment growth for dentists between 2024 and 2034 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. An aging population and ongoing research linking oral health to systemic health will continue to drive demand for dental services. While advancements in technology such as digital imaging and CAD/CAM systems increase practitioner efficiency, the need for personalized patient care ensures stable job opportunities. Over 4,500 new job openings are expected annually.
4% growth over 10 years
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