Orthodontist

Orthodontist — Piedmont Orthodontic Group

Atlanta, GA | August 2023 – Present

• Diagnosed and treated over 250 active orthodontic patients annually, managing complex malocclusions and dentofacial orthopedics with a 98.4% patient satisfaction rate.
• Expanded the clear aligner caseload by 28% in 18 months, utilizing iTero Element 5D scanners and Invisalign ClinCheck to design precise digital staging protocols.
• Supervised a clinical team of 4 orthodontic assistants, streamlining patient flow across 5 semi-private operatories to reduce patient wait times by 12 minutes.
• Implemented Dolphin Imaging software for cephalometric analysis, improving diagnostic precision and increasing treatment acceptance rates from 64% to 79%.

Associate Orthodontist — Peachtree Dental & Orthodontics

Decatur, GA | June 2021 – July 2023

• Managed treatment plans for 180+ active orthodontic cases, applying self-ligating brackets and custom wire sequences to reduce appointment intervals by 18%.
• Collaborated with general dentists on 45+ multidisciplinary cases, coordinating pre-restorative alignment and orthognathic surgical cases for optimal clinical outcomes.
• Executed indirect bonding techniques for over 150 patients, reducing initial bonding chair time by 25% while maintaining a bond failure rate below 1.5%.
• Led transition from traditional alginate impressions to 100% digital workflows using iTero scanning, saving $14,000 in material costs over a 12-month period.

Orthodontic diagnosis, Malocclusion treatment, Dentofacial orthopedics, Clear aligner therapy (Invisalign), Brackets and wire placement, Indirect bonding, CBCT 3D imaging, Cephalometric analysis, iTero digital scanning, Dolphin Imaging, Ortho2 practice management, Interdisciplinary treatment planning, Patient education, HIPAA compliance, OSHA safety regulations

Clear Aligner Integration & Workflow Optimization

Role: Lead Orthodontist

Tools: iTero Element 5D, Invisalign ClinCheck, Ortho2 Edge

Led transition to digital clear aligner treatment planning, raising treatment acceptance by 24% and generating $112,000 in new practice revenue.

Clinical Patient Flow Enhancement

Role: Associate Orthodontist

Tools: Ortho2 Edge, iTero scanner, Dolphin Imaging

Redesigned clinical schedule and appointment spacing protocols across 5 operatory chairs, decreasing average patient wait times by 12 minutes.

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) (2022)
• State of Georgia Dental and Specialty Licensure (2021)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR Certification (2025)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Provided pro-bono orthodontic screenings at Atlanta Youth Health Fair (2022-2025)
• Professional Affiliations: American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO)