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Melissa Sliwa

Apopka

Summary

To secure a digital design position providing opportunities that will effectively use my professional background and to attain company goals and increase profitability. Aspiring to advance into leadership positions while contributing to organizational success.

Overview

1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental
Florida
02.2025 - Current
  • Fabricated dental prosthetics for high-quality patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with dentists to customize dental appliances based on specific patient needs.
  • Conducted detailed quality checks to ensure precision and compliance with industry standards.
  • Utilized the 3D print to fabricate dentures, surgical guides and night guards using 3 Shape.

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
Apopka, Fl
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Supervised dental assistant team, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient workflow.
  • Trained new staff on procedures, equipment usage, and compliance protocols to enhance team performance.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Assisted in the development of patient treatment plans, promoting effective communication between dentists and patients.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

Dental / Business Assistant

Heartland Dental Care
Altamonte Springs, Florida
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Executed back office procedures efficiently
  • Performed front desk responsibilities effectively
  • Garden, Florida
  • Winter

Dental Assistant

Dr. Richard Rogers DDS
Altamonte
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Executed back office procedures in a timely manner.
  • Spgs, Florida

Dental / Business Assistant

Heartland Dental Care
Altamonte Spgs, Florida
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Back-office Procedures
  • Referrals / Insurance Verifications

Education

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental assisting

Americare School of Nursing
FernPark, Florida
01-2005

Skills

  • Alginate Impressions
  • Rubber Dam
  • Vital signs
  • Coronal Polishing
  • Matrix Bands
  • Sealants
  • Temporary Crowns
  • 3D Scan
  • Digital dentistry proficiency
  • Partial denture design
  • Denture waxing
  • Denture repairs
  • Appt/ billing
  • Intraoral and Extraoral Radiography
  • Dental prosthesis fabrication

Certification

  • HIV / HIPAA / CPR
  • Expanded Function Dental Assistant
  • Radiology Certified - State of Florida

Timeline

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental
02.2025 - Current

Lead Dental Assistant

Aspen Dental
07.2022 - 02.2025

Dental / Business Assistant

Heartland Dental Care
01.2014 - 01.2022

Dental Assistant

Dr. Richard Rogers DDS
01.2011 - 01.2014

Dental / Business Assistant

Heartland Dental Care
01.2005 - 01.2011

Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental assisting

Americare School of Nursing