Detail-orientated Orthodontist with a passion for people and creating beautiful smiles. My focus is delivering good quality care with integrity and hard work, while still having a fun with a like minded team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthodontist
Smiles By Pocock
01.2023 - Current
Orthodontist
Shoreline Orthodontics
06.2021 - 12.2022
Dentist
Intercare
07.2017 - 07.2018
Dentist
South African National Defence Force
01.2016 - 12.2016
Education
MSc/Dip. Orthodontics - Orthodontics
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
06.2021
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BChD) - Dentistry
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
12.2015
Skills
Writing treatment plans for new patients
Working with Invisalign, Ulab, and Lightforce
Good communication skills with staff and patients
Ability to educate staff and patients
Time management skills during consults and appointments
Delegation and problem solving
Writing letters to patients, dentists and other specialists
Ability to uplift the team
Calm and positive personality
Ability to work with anxious, special needs and cleft individuals
Ability to do wire adjustments if needed
Good understanding of how Dolphin software works
Working in fast-paced environments with 6-9 chairs and staff shortages
Diagnosing and treatment planning with CBCT x-rays if needed
Running daily team meetings
Organizing team building activities
Good understanding of business and what financial statistics to assess
Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (Dip. A.B.O)
Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada ( F.R.C.D. (C))
Certificate completing the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) in Canada
Hobbies
Hiking with my partner in beautiful British Columbia
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