Samantha Kolinski

Successfully own and operate private practice handling all aspects of business including patient care for 18 years. Employ 7 staff and associate dentist. Treatment includes all surgical aspects including endodontics, oral surgery and implant placement. Advanced full mouth reconstruction with orthodontics is a primary focus.

• Directed staff handling patients' cleanings and support work for more advanced procedures.
• Continuously updated knowledge in the field of dentistry through participation in professional development courses and conferences.
• Managed busy appointment schedules while accommodating emergency cases as needed.

• Administered specialized treatment for multiple patients daily.
• Streamlined clinical processes for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
• Volunteered at community health clinic to provide high quality care for low-income and indigent patients.
• Ensured patients needing transplant surgery had dental clearance

• Mentored junior dentists by sharing knowledge about best practices in dentistry and discussing complex cases together for better decision making.
• Educated patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care to prevent dental decay and disease.
• Administered care in emergency situations to treat tooth injuries.
• Collaborated with hospital physicians to plan dental treatments while taking students on hospital rounds.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Participated actively within community events promoting oral health awareness and offering dental screenings, highlighting the importance of preventive care measures.

Supervised all 60 chair clinic operations and treatment. Calibrated 20 part time dentists on treatment applications and teaching methods. Coordinated 12 dental hygiene instructors for program teaching and student admittance. Attended regular meetings with board working directly with the Dean of Students and President.

Provided quality assurance for all patient care and administration of grants such as the Joshua Green grant.

Assisted in reviewing student progress toward obtaining BS and AA degrees.

Taught radiographic review, pharmacology and prepared students for board exams.

• Ordered all dental equipment and supplies to open the first public dental clinic in Pecos Valley aside its Medical Center.

• Attended all board meetings and supervised billing practices for successful operations.
• Organized community outreach events to promote oral health awareness within the local population.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Established partnerships with local schools for educational programs on oral health care habits.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

• Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
• Worked with special populations such as new immigrants and hearing impaired. Developed relationships of trust and respect across language barriers.
• Moved patients from triage dentistry to comprehensive care
• Worked with director to expand patient inclusion to former sex trade victims arriving from Europe
• Managed busy appointment schedules while accommodating emergency cases as needed.

• Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
• Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices, leading to improved overall oral health.
• Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
• Assessed patient needs and developed treatment plans for restorative work.
• Worked to raise funds for continuing education for entire team
• Helped transition to new larger facility with support from board members and clinic director