From Novice to Leader: Dr. Ullery’s Inspiring Dental Story
Dr. Sahar Ullery is a Dentist in her hometown of Centerville, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio State University in 2014.
Her dental practice is a Platinum Invisalign provider, licensed in sedation, trained in CO2 laser therapy for infant tongue ties, and is pursuing membership on the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Additionally, Dr. Ullery is certified in Botox, dermal fillers, same-day crowns, Lumineers, Smile Perfected teeth whitening, and so much more.
Beyond the Drill: Dr. Ullery’s Pursuit of Comprehensive Care
Like many other dentists, Dr. Ullery embarked on her career as an associate dentist. She gained valuable insight into the corporate environment, working for three different offices within the dentist service organization.
She realized the corporate business style was not aligned with her aspirations.
Fueled by a strong drive to provide exceptional personalized care, Dr. Ullery harbored a desire to be a leader and directly contribute to the well-being of her community in her unique way.
She valued the corporate dentistry business model immensely. The experience was essential for her learning and personal growth.
Dr. Ullery was apprehensive about working alone. Then, she realized she could successfully run a practice at the third corporate office. She was solely responsible for four operatories at this location and handled it brilliantly.
Even having seven years of experience since dental school, Dr. Ullery convinced herself she was a new dentist. She harbored doubts about her readiness to practice independently.
The fear of being on her own felt like being on an isolated island, where any challenges or issues seemed impossible without external support.
Strategic Collaborations: How AACA Transforms Dental Practices
The feeling of isolation and being on an island was all put to rest when Dr. Ullery discovered the American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA).
The AACA helped her realize what kind of support and options are out there and assisted in her courage to fulfill her dream of owning her own practice.
She found colleagues who related to her, and the AACA became a massive part of her career trajectory.
The founder of the AACA, Dr. Galler, supports dentists interested in furthering their education.
They continue their dental education in the use of Clear Aligner Therapy. The AACA promotes discussing new protocols and exchanging ideas and treatment plans that will help further progress in this field.
The Key Factors leading Dentists to join the AACA
The AACA helps its Doctors in many ways, but here are a few reasons that led to Dr. Ullery’s decision to join:
- Research
Firstly, Dr. Galler always ensures each member has the newest research and the best of the best out there. This information helps Dr. Ullery tremendously because although she is in a small town, she also wants to know what’s happening in the big cities and other parts of the world.
Bringing these new developments to her small town is very important to Dr. Ullery and the community.
- Networking
Secondly, each Doctor can get in touch with the other members to ask questions about Dentistry, products, technology, and any other AACA-related questions. You will get an answer IMMEDIATELY regardless of what your question is.
Pulling Doctors together and allowing them to lift each other up and help out is unheard of in many groups.
- Technology
Furthermore, the AACA is constantly encouraging growth and a movement toward technology. The iTero machine is the most significant help in Dr. Ullery’s practice. She implemented Dr. Galler’s “Every Patient Gets A Scan” method.
Each time a patient enters Dr. Ullery’s office, they get a health scan. The patients think it’s cool, and it also helps indicate surface-level oral health concerns.
- Deals
Finally, the AACA works closely with its vendors and vets every product before showcasing it to the members. Dr. Ullery trusted Dr. Galler’s recommendations and wanted to utilize every asset the group offered.
So before opening day, she had set up calls with all of the AACA vendors, learned about each product, and implemented quite a few into her practice—one of those products being Smile Perfected.
Dr. Ullery’s Teeth Whitening Dilemma: How Smile Perfected Boosted Her Practice
Dr. Ullery was determined to incorporate a teeth-whitening system into her new practice, but she sought one that met her requirements.
Previous experiences with whitening systems had left both her and her patients with unpleasant outcomes, as the products caused her significant sensitivity. She wouldn’t even use these treatments on herself.
Recommending these painful systems to patients was not something she wanted. She was looking for the perfect teeth-whitening system, and the AACA helped her find exactly that.
AACA & Smile Perfected Partnership
The discovery of Smile Perfected, with its promise of no sensitivity and various benefits, prompted Dr. Ullery to seek approval from her team to try the product. Initially, the team hesitated about the concept of the light, fearing it might be unpopular and take up unnecessary space in the office.
However, the team soon realized that the light accelerated the whitening process, reducing treatment time to 20 minutes and minimizing sensitivity. Contrary to their initial concerns, the light is consistently used and not stuck in a corner gathering dust.
Dr. Ullery and her team now successfully perform 568 whitenings annually.
Dr. Ullery even began introducing Smile Perfected to patients expressing reservations about cosmetic procedures, emphasizing its associated health benefits supported by scientific evidence.
Following thorough cleaning and elimination of bacteria from their gums, patients can now incorporate a desensitizer, a fluoride treatment, and an anti-bacterial solution for their gums.
Notably, Smile Perfected addresses oral health concerns and offers the added benefit of teeth whitening. The positive response from most patients has been enthusiastic, with many readily expressing their willingness to opt for the treatment!
The partnership with Smile Perfected is the best I’ve had with a Dental Supplier, and I have to thank the AACA for helping me find them!
Dr Ullery
One key factor contributing to the success of Smile Perfected in the office is the team’s participation in the Smile Perfected online training. Following the training, every team member could undergo the whitening process for free, leading to unanimous enthusiasm and endorsement.
Confident in its efficacy, the team attests to having experienced no sensitivity and appreciates the positive transformation in the appearance of their teeth.
Furthermore, Dr. Ullery appreciated the minimal upfront commitment associated with Smile Perfected. In contrast to other teeth-whitening groups that impose significant barriers upon entry, she was pleased that acquiring the light for Smile Perfected did not require a substantial investment.
This aspect was particularly crucial for her startup practice, enabling her to adopt the teeth-whitening system without financial constraints.
Inspiration in Action: Dr. Ullery’s Impact on Dentistry’s Future
In conclusion, Dr. Sahar Ullery’s journey from a novice associate to a leader in dentistry is genuinely inspiring.
Her pursuit of comprehensive care led her to the American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA), where strategic collaborations transformed her dental practice.
Through AACA, Dr. Ullery gained access to the latest research, a supportive network, cutting-edge technology, and exclusive deals with trusted vendors.
The transformative impact of AACA extended to Dr. Ullery’s decision to incorporate Smile Perfected into her practice. Overcoming previous whitening dilemmas, Smile Perfected not only met her requirements but exceeded expectations.
The online training and low upfront commitment facilitated seamless integration into her startup practice, resulting in a significant annual increase in teeth whitenings.
Dr. Ullery’s story is a testament to the positive influence of professional collaboration because she uses innovative solutions in dentistry.
As she continues to make a mark on the future of dentistry, her dedication to providing exceptional care shines through, leaving a lasting impact on her community and dentistry as a whole.
Part of providing exceptional care is giving patients what they want.
The #1 requested dental procedure is teeth whitening. Smile Perfected’s chairside whitening system has proven results and, at the same time, provides the exceptional care that dentists and patients seek.
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