MARIA "HEIDI" SIPIN
Juneau,AK
Summary
Reliable and experienced dental professional passionate about providing high quality dental care, especially to underserved populations. Well-versed with leadership skills, such as managing teams and mentoring other dental professionals. Committed to continuing education to stay current with advancements in dental technology and best practices. Known for positive attitude and cultivating trusting interactions with team members and patients alike.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Residency Director, AEGD
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
08.2022 - Current
- Site Director of Commission of Dental accreditation (CODA) approved NYU Langone Health Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program in Juneau, Alaska
- Maintain CODA standards, recruit and supervise Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residents
- Responsible for clinical and didactic curriculum of AEGD residency program
- Organize specialty clinics where dental specialists provide didactic and clinical curriculum to dental residents
- Provide mentorship and involved in performance evaluation of AEGD residents
- Provide comprehensive dental care for Alaska Native/American Indian patients in dental clinic setting
Clinical Director
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Clinical director for the Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Children’s Dental Clinic
- Oversight of clinical practices, safety, and standards of care
- Updated policy, review dental cases, assist with recruitment efforts
- Conducted peer reviews/chart audits to ensure proper record keeping and quality control of dental patient care
- Served as director for SCF Orthodontic department. Provided oversight of three orthodontic clinical specialists and their team of ancillary staff
- Provided comprehensive dental treatment for Alaska Native/American Indian patients including medically complex, pediatric, and special needs patients
- Provided leadership in dental clinic’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic by serving in front lines providing dental care. Involved in creating workflows/guidelines to facilitate clinical operations during global pandemic
- Developed an Emergency Triage Chair to address increase of dental emergencies during COVID-19 pandemic
- Spearheaded development of clinic’s phone triage/tele-dentistry workflow to ensure patients had access dental providers during clinic closures and appointment limitations during the pandemic
- Key team member for development of system to improve dental inventory management with goal of reducing waste and increasing clinical efficiency
Staff Dentist
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided comprehensive dental treatment for Alaska Native/American Indian patients including medically complex, pediatric, and special needs patients
- Traveled to remote Alaskan villages within the Anchorage Service Unit and provide comprehensive dental care via portable dental units
- Provided comprehensive dental care to special needs patients in the clinic setting and in the operating room
- Key contributor to the redesign of Special Needs Clinic to increase access to dental care for vulnerable population
Dental Residency – In Service
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided comprehensive dental treatment for Alaska Native/American Indian patients including medically complex and pediatric patients
- Provided comprehensive dental care to patients in remote Alaskan villages
- Participated in one-on-one mentoring with dental specialists in clinical and didactic venues
- Performed full mouth rehabilitations for pediatric and special needs patients in the operating room
- Provided hospital on-call dental services
- Completed 200-hour rotation in General Anesthesia and Internal Medicine
- Served as Periodontal Case Manager for newly hired Periodontist while case manager position was initially not yet filled
Staff Dentist - Tribal Hire
Southcentral Foundation
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided comprehensive dental care for Alaska Native/American Indian patients in dental clinic setting
- Traveled to remote Alaskan village and provide comprehensive dental care via portable dental units
- Mentored and trained dental assistant trainees
Part-Time Dentist
Affordable Dental Care
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients
- Educated patients about dental issues and proper oral hygiene to prevent dental decay and disease
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures
- Performed comprehensive dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns.
Education
Certificate in Advanced General Practice Residency - General Dentistry
Southcentral Foundation/Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK06.2018
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of The Pacific School of Dentistry
San Francisco, CA01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA01-2010
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Indian Health Service Field Advisory Committee
- Commissioned Officer Association
Presentations
- Medical Emergency Response Training Presentation, Southcentral Foundation (2019)
- Dental Materials Update, Southcentral Foundation (2018)
- Determining Restorability & Treating Difficult Restorative Cases, Indian Health Service Alaska Area Challenges Course (2018)
- Oral Pathology Introduction, Southcentral Foundation Dental Assistant Training Program (2018)
- CPT1 Deficiency, Indian Health Service Alaska Area Challenges Course (2017)
Timeline
Dental Residency Director, AEGD
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Director
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
07.2020 - 08.2022
Staff Dentist
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
07.2018 - 07.2020
Dental Residency – In Service
U.S. Public Health Service/Indian Health Service
07.2016 - 06.2018
Part-Time Dentist
Affordable Dental Care
11.2015 - 04.2016
Staff Dentist - Tribal Hire
Southcentral Foundation
09.2014 - 06.2016
Certificate in Advanced General Practice Residency - General Dentistry
Southcentral Foundation/Alaska Native Medical Center
Doctor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of The Pacific School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The Pacific
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