Mimika Stefos D.D.S.
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven dental operations leader with extensive experience as Assistant Chief of James A. Haley Dental Service since May 2022. Proven expertise in directing strategic planning, clinical operations, quality assurance, budget management, and clinical oversight. Demonstrated success establishing and implementing policies, procedures, and quality control programs that sustain patient care delivery. Optimized provider grids to improve scheduling accessibility and prevent burnout. Successfully led internal audits and mock inspections contributing to favorable triennial TJC visit. Instrumental in establishing policies and procedures that improved the Community Care RFAS review process, achieving the lowest cost/RVU ratio in VISN 8. Combines strong academic prosthodontic background and private practice experience, with advanced training in cutting-edge dental technologies such as CAD/CAM and CT software for complex multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief-Dental Service
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Serving as Delegation of Authority for Service: review of all outgoing consults from service assuring accuracy and Veteran eligibility.
- Facilitated quarterly performance reviews for laboratory technicians and dental hygiene team members.
- Conducted comprehensive quarterly reviews with providers to evaluate performance metrics related to RVU, clinical scheduling, patient management, and annual production objectives.
- Assisted in managing operations during dental chief's absence. Supported preparation of presentations for executive leadership and medical executive committee regarding re-credentialing and credentialing processes.
- Communicated operational status during morning COS huddles while managing and directing daily operations.
- Executed clinical and administrative responsibilities; within top-performing prosthodontists in VISN 8 achieving 70% clinical and 30% administrative workload balance.
- Coordinated and providing complex multidisciplinary care enhance service delivery and improve patient satisfaction.
- Partnered with H&N cancer team to optimize processes for managing free fibula reconstruction cases.
- Provide annual service level training for use of CEREC Primescan.
- Participated in the development of sign-out system aimed at reducing logistic discrepancies for prosthetic components and biologic implantables.
- Facilitated team cohesion and morale through organization of team-building events, including holiday parties and celebrations of achievements.
- Reviewed and verified departmental records systematically to guarantee accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and completing prompt and accurate FPPEs.
Section Chief and Laboratory Supervisor
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
03.2020 - Current
- Advanced to Section Chief of Prosthodontics, responsible for leading laboratory initiatives and ensuring quality standards.
- Directed all aspects of in-house laboratory functions, focusing on quality control and operational excellence.
- Oversaw review and approval processes for prosthodontic implant board services.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for prosthodontic second opinions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Represent Dental Service for Head and Neck Cancer Tumor Board.
Staff Prosthodontist
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, FL
10.2018 - Current
- Full Time Prosthodontist rendering comprehensive specialty care.
- Outstanding Performance Rating yearly.
- Exceeding RVU goals annually.
- Multiple Gold Star recipient; exceeding 25 to date.
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Detroit Mercy-School of Dentistry
Detroit, MI
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Prosthodontic education and skill development in clinical setting
- Fast-paced educational environment responsible for 20 pairs of Dental third/four year students rendering prosthodontic clinical care.
Consulting Specialist/Fee Basis Dental Provider
Veteran Affairs Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered specialized clinical care while overseeing resident chairside activities.
- Facilitated comprehensive prosthodontic education and hands-on clinical training for VA GPR/AEGD residents to enhance their skills.
Prosthodontist
AVERIL MEARNIC AND ASSOCIATES
Brighton, MI
02.2017 - 10.2018
Private Practice- Brighton, MI
· Associate-Providing general and specialty treatment
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY
Department of Cariology And Restorative Science
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Clinical faculty
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
Michigan ACP Chapter
01.2017
- Working to organize and reestablish Michigan Chapter of the ACP including event/CE coordination
DENTISTRY AS FINE ART
Private Practice
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Associate -Providing general and specialty care
DENTAL LITERATURE EDITOR/REVIEWER
Journal of Prosthodontics
02.2015
- Review and edit articles that are submitted for publication for the Journal of Prosthodontics
DENTAL INTERVIEWER
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI
- Interviewed applicants for admission to the University of Michigan School Of Dentistry
- Tours of the University grounds
PRE-DENTAL ADVISOR
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
- Participated in a group at school that assigned pre-dental students to dental students to answer questions and help out their assigned student who desired to apply to dental school
ZIPS (XI Psi Phi): Academic Chair
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
- Responsible for providing Academic support and resources to all members
COURSE 622 INSTRUCTOR
University of Michigan-School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Partial Denture Course adjunct instructor
COURSE 632 INSTRUCTOR
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Complete Denture Course adjunct instructor
Education
CERTIFICATE IN GRADUATE PROSTHODONTICS -
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School
Ann Arbor, MI05.2015
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - undefined
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI05.2012
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY - undefined
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science and the Arts
Ann Arbor, MI05.2008
Accomplishments
- Completed Official VHA Dental Chief’s Mentorship Program
- ROI Team Participant for Wrong Site Tooth Extraction with Presentation to The Joint Commission (2025)
- Development and Implementation of new "Time Out" process for all dental surgical procedures.
- Saw the development of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project to improve dental care access for Veterans utilizing Community Care.
- Participating in the clinical restructuring and expansion project for new South Tampa Annex.
· Office of Dentistry(education) official mentorship Program
Affiliations
- AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PROSTHODONTICS
Certification
STATE OF FLORIDA DENTAL LICENSE EXP: 02/28/2026
STATE OF MICHIGAN SPECIALTY LICENSE EXP:12/23/2028
· Prosthodontic Specialty Licensure-2901021651
DEA REGISTRATION NUMBER: Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Chief-Dental Service
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Section Chief and Laboratory Supervisor
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Staff Prosthodontist
James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
10.2018 - Current
Consulting Specialist/Fee Basis Dental Provider
Veteran Affairs Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2018
Prosthodontist
AVERIL MEARNIC AND ASSOCIATES
02.2017 - 10.2018
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
Michigan ACP Chapter
01.2017
DENTISTRY AS FINE ART
Private Practice
12.2015 - 08.2016
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY
Department of Cariology And Restorative Science
09.2015 - 10.2018
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Detroit Mercy-School of Dentistry
05.2015 - 10.2018
DENTAL LITERATURE EDITOR/REVIEWER
Journal of Prosthodontics
02.2015
COURSE 622 INSTRUCTOR
University of Michigan-School of Dentistry
01.2015 - 05.2015
COURSE 632 INSTRUCTOR
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
09.2014 - 12.2014
DENTAL INTERVIEWER
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
PRE-DENTAL ADVISOR
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
ZIPS (XI Psi Phi): Academic Chair
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY - undefined
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY - undefined
University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science and the Arts
CERTIFICATE IN GRADUATE PROSTHODONTICS -
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School
MEETINGS AND CONTINUED EDUCATION
Head and Neck Tumor Board: Weekly Meetings to review all Head and Neck multidisciplinary cases.
American College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting 2024
VA Coaching Program (2023)
American College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting 2022 “Prosthodontics Reimagined: Thriving in a New Era”
American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics 68thAnnual Session 2019
American College of Prosthodontists Annual Meeting 2019 “Prosthodontics: Excellence at the Crossroads of Technology and Biology”
Healing Hands Health Society “Holistic Management Of Peri-implantitis, Risk Communication For A Healthier Practice in Implant Dentistry” Dr. Jeff CW Wang, Zoom Meeting. October 2020.
Arbinger’s Foundational Course (2020)
Healing Hands Health Society “Current Trends in Porcelain Laminates” Dr. Peter Yaman, Zoom Meeting. October 2020.
Vista Institute, “Complications of Complex (All-on-4) Implant Theraphy”, Dr. Sam El-Ebrashi. Zoom Meeting. April 2020.
University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, Graduate Prosthodontics “Infection Control Considerations During COVID-19” Dr. Sam El-Ebrashi. Zoom Meeting. May 2020.
OSAP 2020 Annual Conference- Chicago, IL-20.5 CE
The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics-68thAnnual Session -Chicago, IL-13.5 CE Chicago Marriott Hotel
ACP Michigan Summer Section Meeting-Ann Arbor, MI- 3 CE
ACP 2017 Spring Meeting -Novi, MI-3 CERamfjord Symposium 2016- Ann Arbor, MI CE-13 Hours
- The Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, Annual Spring Meeting 2016. Dr. M. Nader Sharifi, D.D.S., M.S.“Controversies in Restorative Implant Dentistry” Lansing, Michigan. USA. March 2016. CE credits: 4 hours
- American College of Fixed Prosthodontics 65th Annual Scientific Session, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2016. CE credits: 14 hours.
- LMT Labday 2016 Annual Meeting. Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2016.
- Dr. Jeffrey P. Okeson, DMD. Professor & Chairman, Department of Oral Health Science. Director, Orofacial Pain Program. University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry. Kenneth J. Ryan DDS Memorial Seminar “What Every Dentist Needs to Know About TMD”. Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA. January 2016.
- American College of Prosthodontics 45rd Annual Session, Orlando, Florida. USA. October 2015. CE credits: 27.5 hours.
- Dr. Christian Stohler, DDS, DrMedDent. Dean, Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine. Lecture: Pain-Stress and ME. Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA. August 2015.
- LMT Labday 2015 Annual Meeting. Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2015.
- American College of Fixed Prosthodontics 64th Annual Scientific Session, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2015. CE credits: 14 hours.
- 10th Ramfjord Symposium “From Periodontitis to Peri-implantitis: A Multi-specialty Approach”. Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA. June 2014. CE credits: 13 hours.
- The Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, Annual Spring Meeting 2014. Dr. Jeffrey Rouse, D.D.S.” Sleep Prosthodontics: A Biologic Approach To Occlusion, Wear And TMD” Lansing, Michigan. USA. March 2014. CE credits: 4 hours.
- American College of Fixed Prosthodontics 63rd Annual Scientific Session, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2014. CE credits: 14 hours.
- American College of Prosthodontists 43rd Annual Session, Las Vegas, Nevada. USA. October 2013. CE credits: 27.5 hours.
- American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP) – Is It Worth Pursuing? Dr. Carl Driscoll. University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Detroit, Michigan. USA. September 2013. CE credits: 2 hours.
- Implant Risk Management - Thinking 10 Years Later Dr. Carl Driscoll. University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Detroit, Michigan. USA. September 2013.
- Ramfjord Visiting Professor Lecture: Myron Nevins, DDS Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontology Harvard School of Dental Medicine “Long Term Definitive Interdisciplinary Treatments for the Periodontally Compromised Patient”. Ann Arbor,MI. USA. March 2013. CE credits: 3 hours.
- The Francis B. Vedder Society of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, Annual Spring Meeting 2013. Gerard J. Chiche, D.D.S.”Smile Design, Occlusal Strategy & Interdisciplinary Esthetics” Lansing, Michigan. USA. March 2013. CE credits: 4 hours.
- LMT Labday 2013 Annual Meeting. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2013.
- American College of Fixed Prosthodontics 62nd Annual Scientific Session, Chicago,Illinois. USA. February 2013. CE credits: 14 hours.
- Expertec Dental Laboratory, Inc. Clinical Records Prevent Criminal Records. Livonia, Michigan. USA. February 2013. CE credits: 4 hours.
- Expertec Dental Laboratory, Inc. Laboratory Trends. Livonia, Michigan. USA. February 2013. CE credits: 2 hours.
- The University of Michigan. School of Dentistry. Treating Dental Patients in a Hospital Setting. Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA. January 2013. CE credits: 1 hour.
- The University of Michigan. School of Dentistry Mega Grand Rounds. Congenital Tooth Defects: Diagnosis, Management and Clinical Treatment. Ann Arbor, Michigan. USA. October 2012. CE credits: 4 hours.
- American College of Prosthodontists 42nd Annual Session, Baltimore, Maryland. USA. October-November 2012. CE credits: 19 hours.