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

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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

Key Skills Required

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Active state license in good standing with hands-on experience in restorative, cosmetic, and surgical dental care || Proficiency with digital radiography, intraoral scanners, and practice management software like Dentrix or Eaglesoft || Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively present treatment plans and manage clinical operations

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