Experience

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  Stonehaven dental - saratoga springs llc

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Dental assistant/front desk

  I had the opportunity to work with several great dentists at Stonehaven. Dr. Eric, Dr. Bret, and Dr. Nate (all Drs. Tobler) are actually a big part of why I ended up pursuing dental school. These men were so passionate about what they did that you couldn't help but feel their enthusiasm. I sometimes wonder if there's a CE course Dr. Eric HASN'T taken. One of my favorite experiences with him was when he gave my mom a full mouth rehab. It has changed her life. Her confidence has more than tripled. She speaks in front of others for a living now, something she never would have dreamed of. That experience made me want to be able do that for others, and I can now say that thanks in large part to his encouragement, I have. I've been able to stay in contact with Dr. Eric throughout the years, and his mentorship and friendship continues to be a blessing in both my personal and professional life. I have nothing but great things to say from my experience at Stonehaven. Show less

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  University of louisville

  Jun 2015 - May 2019

  Dmd student

  I was blessed with a wonderful education at ULSD. Our faculty were fantastic examples of clinical expertise, while also empowering the humanistic side that can often be forgotten. I graduated with the dental skills needed to succeed, and with a mindset to focus on the individual as a whole, rather than simply a single tooth. This mindset is probably what has attracted me to the integrated model of care offered at my current position.

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  Mortenson dental partners

  Jun 2015 - May 2019

  Expanded duties dental assistaint (edda)

  I was fortunate to be employed as an expanded duties dental assistant (EDDA) on Saturdays each weekend throughout dental school. This opportunity provided real world dental experience that I could only have received after graduation otherwise. Additionally, I became close friends with three dentists who ran the practice and was able to learn from them how to manage complex cases as well as the many administrative aspects of dentistry not commonly learned in school. I believe that experience in particular is what has blessed me with the insight necessary to serve as dental director in my current position. Show less

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  Moore smiles family dental ctr

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Intern/general dentist

  This externship experience was fantastic. Dr. Moore, the owner of this practice, is one of the most intelligent and down to earth people I have met. He ensured every procedure I performed was completed with exactness, and great effort was undertaken to identify and treat the SOURCE of each patient's dental problems as opposed to simply treating their SYMPTOMS. I learned from him that any dentist can drill and fill, but helping patients fix what got them to their current state in the first place is a skill not often perfected. Dr. Moore's example in this area has stuck with me, and has since proven to make a significant difference in how I address my patients' concerns. Show less

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  Lee specialty clinic

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2018

  Intern/general dentist

  While at ULSD, we were given the opportunity to extern at this clinic, dedicated specifically to the integrated care of those with behavioral and developmental disabilities. While here I saw how the staff worked tirelessly and compassionately to maintain the same standards of care with their patient population that is practiced in general clinics. Their dedication and examples have provided me with insight and direction to assist many developmentally disabled patients in my own practice in receiving comprehensive care. Show less

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  Heartland health center

  Jan 2020 - now

  Dental director

  After serving as a general dentist with Heartland Health Center for nearly 6 months, I was blessed with the opportunity to take on the added role of dental director. In addition to seeing a full schedule of patients, I now have the wonderful privilege of helping to plan and shape the future of our dental clinic as a whole. This has included everything from finding and implementing new technology to provide better care for those we serve, to recruiting other providers with a mind and heart for public health. We truly have a wonderful team, and look forward to expanding our reach throughout the regions of central Nebraska. Show less