Sheila Sinkfield
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Lead Dental Assistant with over 30+ years and counting of experience in assisting dental procedures and managing office tasks. Skilled in infection control, technical software, and effective communication, ready to enhance patient care and streamline operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Group
Conyers, Georgia
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Takes X-rays including Panoramic
- Order Dental supplies
- Checks lab cases in and out / scan lab slips
- FabricateTemporary Crowns
- Adjusting Partials and Denture
- Charting Teeth and Periodontal Charting
- Lead Morning Huddle
- Daily Chart Prepping
- Patient Care
- Organized Back Office
- Responsible for the operations of Dental Back office
Dental Assistant
McDonough Center for Family Dentistry
McDonough, Georgia
06.2002 - 07.2025
- Takes X-rays including Panoramic
- Took Putty Impressions
- Uses scanner to process Crowns
- Order Dental supplies
- Checks lab cases in and out / scan lab slips
- FabricateTemporary Crowns
- Adjusting Partials and Denture
- Charting Teeth and Periodontal Charting
- Patient Care
- Team Player
Dental Assistant
Fayetteville Smiles and Orthodontics
Fayetteville, Georgia
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Takes X-rays including Panoramic
- Works with Cerec Crowns
- Uses scanner to process crowns
- Alginate impressions and pour up models
- Order Dental supplies
- Checks lab cases in and out / scan lab slips
- Fabricates Temporary Crowns
- Adjusting Partials and Denture
- Charting Teeth and Periodontal Charting
- Patient Care
- Team Player
Dental Assistant / Office Assistant
Dental Partners of Southwest Georgia
Leesburg, Georgia
02.2013 - 03.2022
- Maintain back office and order dental supplies
- Perform X-rays including panoramic and other dental exams
- Answering phones to address patients’ needs and scheduling appointments
Front Office Assistant
Jeanette Pope-Ozimba Pediatrics
Albany, Georgia
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Answering phones, filing charts, and scheduling appointments
- Check insurance information to verify patients’ eligibility for dental treatments and procedures
Dental Assistant
Sacramento Dental Specialty Group
Sacramento, California
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Provided assistance to the Pedodontist, Oral Surgeon, Endodontist, and General Dentist in performing dental procedures
- Performed X-rays and other dental exams, and sterilization of dental instruments
- Responsible for ordering all dental supplies and maintain patient care
Dental Administrative Assistant
The Greg Thomas Group
Sacramento, California
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Responsible for answering high volume calls and ordering office supplies
- Responsible for handling insurance companies’ inquiries regarding outstanding claims,
- Responsible for processing patients’ payments and refunds
- Responsible for filing small balances and finance charges reports
- Entered patient payments and insurance payments
Dental Assistant
Sacramento Dental Specialty Group
Sacramento, California
04.2004 - 07.2005
- Assistant to the Pedodontist, Oral Surgeon, Endodontist, and General Dentist in performing dental procedures
- Perform X-rays and other dental exams; Sterilization of dental instruments
- Ordering all dental supplies and maintain excellent patient care
Front Office Assistant
Donald Clark & Associates
Sacramento, California
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Scheduling and confirming patient appointments
- Filing, answering multi-line phones, and collecting co-payments
Dental Assistant / Office Coordinator
Carrington – Henry Dental
Sacramento, California
03.1992 - 11.2000
- Assist dentist in dental procedure
- Provided accurate information to inquiries and concerns
- Perform X-rays and other dental exams
- Sterilization of dental instruments
- Managed accounts receivable, payable, billing and collections
- Answered phones and performed regular inventory
Education
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Western Career College
Sacramento, CA01-1991
Cosmetology Degree - Application of Beauty Treatments
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01-1986
High School Diploma -
Monroe Comprehensive High School
Albany, GA01-1985
Skills
- Dental assistance
- X-ray imaging
- Sterilization and disinfection
- Infection Control Training
- HIPAA
- Dentrix and Softdent expertise
- Medical appointment scheduling
- Appointment scheduling
- Reception duties
- Multi-line phone management
- Data entry
- Filing systems
- Accounts receivable
- Office equipment operation
- Organization
- Customer service excellence
Certification
- Temporary Crown Fabrication Certification
- Xray License
- X-Ray Certification
- CPR Certification
- CPR certified
September 2025 to September 2027 - EDDA and Coronal Polish License
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Smile Dental Group
07.2025 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant
Fayetteville Smiles and Orthodontics
06.2021 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant / Office Assistant
Dental Partners of Southwest Georgia
02.2013 - 03.2022
Front Office Assistant
Jeanette Pope-Ozimba Pediatrics
03.2012 - 06.2012
Dental Assistant
Sacramento Dental Specialty Group
04.2006 - 10.2006
Dental Administrative Assistant
The Greg Thomas Group
07.2005 - 04.2006
Dental Assistant
Sacramento Dental Specialty Group
04.2004 - 07.2005
Dental Assistant
McDonough Center for Family Dentistry
06.2002 - 07.2025
Front Office Assistant
Donald Clark & Associates
09.2001 - 12.2001
Dental Assistant / Office Coordinator
Carrington – Henry Dental
03.1992 - 11.2000
Dental Assistant Diploma - Dental Hygiene
Western Career College
Cosmetology Degree - Application of Beauty Treatments
Albany Technical College
High School Diploma -
Monroe Comprehensive High School