Transitioning to a Private Practice with Dr. Stephanie Price

The Dental Up Podcast

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview the esteemed Dr. Stephanie Price. After serving 12 years in the army, Dr. Price went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, where she graduated from in 2013. She has been practicing dentistry for at least 30 years now, and continues to provide quality, top-tier restorations and services to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and traveling.

In this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, you will hear about: - Dr. Price's dental education experience - Her first job out of Dental School - Transitioning from the Military to Private Practice - Her future goals and advice - How she incorporates technology into her practice - Sleep Appliances

Dr. Prices achievements and honors:

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Advanced Education in General Dentistry July 2014- June 2016 Uniformed Services Health University Masters Program Fort Bragg, North Carolina

DDS, with Distinction University of North Carolina May 2013 School of Dentistry Chapel Hill, North Carolina

BME Mechanical Engineering May 1995 University of Delaware Newark, Delaware

Masters, Oral Biology Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences June 2016 Fort Bragg, NC 28310

License Dentist, North Carolina May 2013-present

Certificate Mastership Pending, July 2022 Academy of General Dentistry

Diplomate March 2020 American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Fellowship Academy of General Dentistry July 2018

Diplomate May 2017 American Board of General Dentistry

Helicopter Pilot OH58, UH60 October 1996 US Army Aviation Center Fort Rucker, Alabama

Additional Coursework: University of Richmond 1990-1992 Richmond, Virginia Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Fayetteville, North Carolina

Methodist University 2008-2009 Fayetteville, North Carolina

Tucker Institute June 2014 Seattle, Washington Honors: Honor Graduate, Command and General Staff College Fall 2016 Omicron Kappa Upsilon-UU Chapter Spring 2013 Dean’s List University of North Carolina Spring 2010- Spring 2013 Clinic Commendation University of North Carolina Summer 2010-Spring 2013 Chancellor’s List Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Honor Graduate US Army Officer Basic Course 1996 Distinguished Military Graduate 1995 Dean’s List University of Delaware Spring 1995 Special Recognition: Academy of Osseointegration Outstanding Student Award 2013 UNC Spurgeon Class Award Spring 2012 US Army Meritorious Service Medal 2007, 2005 US Army Bronze Star Medal 2005 US Army Senior Army Aviation Badge 2004 US Army Commendation Medal 1999, 2014, 2016, 2018 US Army Achievement Medal 1995, 2001 US Army Air Assault Badge 1995 Whitaker Bioengineering Design Award 1995 Nowinski Excellence in Undergraduate Research 1995 US Army Airborne Badge 1992

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Fayetteville State University 2007-2008 Student Instructor Cellular Biology and Molecular Biology University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 2010-2012 DDS Student Note-Taker

RESEARCH and PRESENTATIONS: “Digital Dentures,” “Diagnosis,” 2017. Continuing Education Presentations Fort Polk, Louisiana.

“CAD/CAM Dentistry,” 2016. Continuing education presentation as part of the Fort Bragg Comprehensive Short Course

“Evaluating the effectiveness of biomaterial removal from dental implant drills following a standardized sterilization protocol,” 2016. Original research completed for the requirement of the masters thesis. “Why the General Dentist Needs to Know About Oral Lichen Planus” January/February 2015. “General Dentistry” Literature review of publications relating to the issues surrounding Oral Lichen Planus. “Finite Element Simulation of Deformations in Woven Structures Under Tensile Loading,” 1995. Created a 3D computer simulation of a plain weave fabric and analyzed the internal forces. Oral presentation at the second International Conference on Composites Engineering, Louisiana August 1995.

“It’s your prerogative” 1995. As resident assistant presented a program for my dormitory residents which included a review and discussion of Jane Elliot’s 1968 classroom blue eyed/brown eyed experiment. The program was awarded best program of the month of 15 residence halls on campus.

“A Tactile Force Measuring Device,” 1994. Developed tactile force measuring device to identify forces exerted on babies during delivery with the goal of minimizing fetal shoulder dystocia. Poster presentation at the Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Arizona October 1994.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE Dentist 2013- 2016 Missions of Mercy and Care Clinic of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved, annually. Dentist 2013- present Care Clinic, Fayetteville, North Carolina Provided dental treatment for the underserved, monthly. Student Dentist 2011-2013 Samaritan Health Center, Durham, North Carolina. Provided dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 15 hours. Dental Assistant 2008-2013 Student Health Action Coalition, Chapel Hill North Carolina. Assisted students in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 24 hours. Dental Assistant, 2007-2013. Care Clinic Fayetteville, North Carolina. Assisted in dental treatment for the underserved; approximately 30 hours. Math Tutor 1990-1991. Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond Virginia. Mentored and assisted elementary school children; approximately 25 hours. Pediatric Assistant 1988-1990. St. Joseph Hospital, Towson, Maryland. Provided over 500 hours of comfort and activity for children receiving long and short term hospital care.

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