Michelle Sintic
Eastlake,OH
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Cleveland VA Medical Center, excelling in dental radiography and patient education. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective collaboration and meticulous equipment sterilization. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted dental professionals in patient examinations, ensuring a smooth workflow during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with team members to improve clinic processes, enhancing patient satisfaction and service delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness of treatment areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and enhancing clinic environment quality.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
EFDA
Center for Dental Health
Willowick, Ohio
07.1988 - 05.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gathered all information and scans with I Tero Scanner
- Took impressions with PVS, alginate materials.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Placed all restorations being composite, amalgam, Glass Ionomers
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked along side doctors with surgical placement of implants.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation to ensure accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized dental instruments to maintain a safe environment.
- Fabricated Essix retainers, night guards.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient follow-ups to enhance clinic efficiency.
- Collaborated with dental team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experiences.
- Monitored inventory levels of dental supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Maintained compliance with infection control protocols to uphold health standards within the clinic.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
Education
Certification/License - EFDA
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05.1996
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Restorative dentistry
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cleveland VA Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
EFDA
Center for Dental Health
07.1988 - 05.2020
Certification/License - EFDA
The Ohio State University