Gabriela Stan
Kingswood,NSW
Summary
Experienced Dental Educator (Adult Scope Oral Health Therapist) and clinician with a strong record of safe and professional patient care with 20 years clinical experience.
Articulate and competent educator with proficient communication and negotiation skills. Passionate for precision and thoroughness in attaining and exceeding impeccable standards. Organized, detail-oriented, conscientious and able to strategise and prioritise effectively to accomplish tasks without or little supervision.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer and Assessor
DAPA
11.2022 - Current
- Support learners with their online study Conduct training sessions remotely
- Assess students online and in the workplace
- Conduct Infection Control and Prevention workshops Participate in assessment validation
- Assist with content creating, relevant to course level
- Liaise with Workplace supervisors and students Data entry and compliance requirements
- Student engagement- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
Clinical Educator, Bachelor of Oral Health
Sydney University
10.2007 - Current
- Participated on discussion panels as dental expert in Oral health therapy for CPD program Collaborated and networked with area health district to provide best teaching experience for university students
- Liaised with other dental professionals and academics to best enhance student learning, i.e
- Assist different procedures and consulted to discuss best treatment options for patients in care
- Manage and facilitate clinical program delivery and tutorial Mentor students and new staff Provide reflective and transparent feedback to students
- Monitor student performance and report as necessary Implement university set guidelines and protocols
- Record and report on student progress
- Coordinate patient’s appointment allocation Supervise students perform clinical procedures in all aspects of BOH program
- Encourage, facilitate and guide research approaches to problem solving and patient care Participated in formative and summative student assessments Work within delegated budgets and financial control
- Consultation and provided feedback on CPD course design
- Participated in student selection process, interview and manual dexterity assessments
Teacher Dental Assisting
Kingswood TAFE
Kingswood, NSW
05.2001 - Current
- Lead for Dental assisting course Workplace assessments and student completion since January 2020, liaising with workplace supervisors and reaching great completion outcomes and targets for the section
- Contact person/ liaison for student enquiry in course information and enrolment Liaise with other teachers and dental staff
- Create an inclusive environment and foster consultation, including industry input that in turn influences the VET sector
- Reflective and dynamic teacher as education landscape is changing Culturally aware and competent Innovative and adaptable in terms of system changes, always striving for best outcome
- Conduct curriculum review and alignment with training package to meet ASQA compliance, participate in Skills IQ meetings and feedback sessions
- Responsible for maintaining student records and produce reports
- Teach Cert III and Cert IV level, workshops, and tailored programs such as Poche programs Teaching face to face, blended and online delivery for all units of competency, including clinical components
- Prepare and developed teaching materials and resources, ensuring compliance with training package and ASQA standards
- Conduct clinical sessions Deal with students’ issues (academic situations, student conflict, administrative, etc)
- Participated in audits and attended meeting in relation to teacher calibration Conducted student assessment validations Attend regular meetings to streamline and improve course structure and delivery
- Consulted and advised “Skills Point” on issues from Industry perspective
Senior Dental Therapist / Hygienist
Simply Beautiful Smiles
Penrith, NSW
10.2007 - 06.2017
- Performed all clinical procedures in accordance with AHPRA registration guidelines and scope of practice protocols Responsible for compiling all protocols, procedures and guidelines for hygiene/ therapy department Patient assessment, clinical photography, dental health education, including oral hygiene and diet advise, radiography, impression taking, gum tissue therapy, restorative, extractions, etc
- Formulation of treatment plans, presentation of plans to patients and performing procedures
- Internal sales Maintain and manage a recall system, where an increase of 60% increase patient base recall has been achieved
- Coordinate Invisalign process, including updating protocols and guidelines as well as patient communication and tracking
- Maintain high standard of infection control and performing regular audits to ensure compliance Mentor new hygienist, dentist and dental assistants
Dental Therapist
Nepean Centre for Oral Health
, NSW Health
04.2000 - 05.2016
- Provide all clinical treatments in accordance with the Dental Therapist Scope of practice, including prevention, dental radiography, restorative, pulp treatments, extractions, etc
- Assess children 0-18 years of age and allocate appropriate coding systems Maintain recall list and keep accurate data (record keeping, DMFT)
- Liaise with other clinicians and staff Write patient referrals within Nepean Oral Health as well as Westmead Centre for Oral Health such as General Anaesthetic referrals, orthodontic and special care Introduced referral guidelines for BOH dental periodontal clinic Implement policies and guidelines within area health district
- Mentor New Graduates Oral Health Therapists through Graduate Program (OHTGYP) Contributed to research and projects undertaken in the area health district (Stainless Steel Crown and Aged Care project)
- Developed and implemented individualised dental care plans for patients
- Accurately record treatment information in patient records and maintain confidentiality Educate patients on Oral Health Care
- Conducted dental school assessments and oral health promotion sessions across local area health district
Dental Hygienist
Dental Excellence
Castle Hill, NSW
11.2002 - 10.2006
- Provide all aspect of dentistry to patients in accordance with Dental ACT NSW
- Maintain accurate patient record and recall system Liaise with dentists regarding best treatment options
- Train dental assistants Designed policies and procedures for dental hygienists
Dental Hygienist
The dentist in the Castle Towers
Castle Hill, NSW
12.2002 - 05.2003
- Provide all aspect of dentistry to patients in accordance with Dental ACT NSW Maintain accurate patient record and recall system Liaise with dentists regarding best treatment options Train dental assistants Designed policies and procedures for dental hygienists
Dental Assistant
All Needs Dental
BURWOOD, NSW
09.1995 - 05.2003
- Assist the clinician with all aspects of clinical practice, including Oral surgery and Conscious Sedation Handle all aspects of administration for the practice Process wages for staff Process instruments in accordance with Australian/ NZ standards for Infection control and prevention
Education
HAND HYGIENE AUDIT -
National Hand Hygiene Initiative
01.2024
Teaching by distance -
TAFE Digital
08.2021
RAMOAP Anaphylaxis Training for Dept of Education -
Children’s Hospital Westmead
05.2021
First Aid training -
TAFE NSW
01.2021
Certificate IV TAE 40116 Upgrade -
TAFE NSW
09.2019
CPD Dental Therapy Adult scope (Long course) -
University of Sydney
01.2018
Master’s Degree in Higher Education -
University of Sydney
07.2017
Certificate IV TAE40110 Training and Assessment -
TAFE NSW
08.2013
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -
Faculty of Para-dental Studies SA
12.2002
Diploma in Dental Therapy -
College of Dental Therapy NSW
12.1999
Dental Assisting Certificate III -
TAFE NSW
06.1997
Skills
- Materials Preparation
- Lesson Planning
- Course Development
- Experienced dental clinician and dental assistant
- Student Engagement
- Classroom oversight
References
- Rhonda Mulligan, Head teacher- Health Care General, Nepean College | Kingswood Campus, (02) 9208 9305, 0499003770, Rhonda.mulligan1@tafensw.edu.au, 12-44 O’Connell Street, Kingswood, NSW, 2747
- CATHERINE SMITH, Coordinator Child Dental Services, Nepean Centre for Oral Health | NSW HEALTH, (02) 47344576, 0425351129, catherine.smith1@health.nsw.gov.au, Summerset St., Kingswood, NSW, 2747
Hobbies and Interests
- AHPRA registration (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
- Member of the DHAA (Dental hygiene association Australia)
- Active participant in professional study groups
- licenseaphy licence with supervisory role
- Speak, read and write fluently in Romanian
- Volunteered in programs such as John Fawcett Foundation, restoring Sight in Indonesia
- Passionate about Oral Health Promotion
- Enjoy the outdoor and have a love for animals
Affiliations
- I am a seasoned and experienced educator that is adaptable to situations and is able to address any issue and manage student concerns and facilities operations.
Languages
Romanian
Elementary
Certification
- I hold Dental Radiography EPA license with supervisory role
- I am a NHHI Hand Hygiene Auditor
Timeline
Trainer and Assessor
DAPA
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Educator, Bachelor of Oral Health
Sydney University
10.2007 - Current
Senior Dental Therapist / Hygienist
Simply Beautiful Smiles
10.2007 - 06.2017
Dental Hygienist
The dentist in the Castle Towers
12.2002 - 05.2003
Dental Hygienist
Dental Excellence
11.2002 - 10.2006
Teacher Dental Assisting
Kingswood TAFE
05.2001 - Current
Dental Therapist
Nepean Centre for Oral Health
04.2000 - 05.2016
Dental Assistant
All Needs Dental
09.1995 - 05.2003
HAND HYGIENE AUDIT -
National Hand Hygiene Initiative
Teaching by distance -
TAFE Digital
RAMOAP Anaphylaxis Training for Dept of Education -
Children’s Hospital Westmead
First Aid training -
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV TAE 40116 Upgrade -
TAFE NSW
CPD Dental Therapy Adult scope (Long course) -
University of Sydney
Master’s Degree in Higher Education -
University of Sydney
Certificate IV TAE40110 Training and Assessment -
TAFE NSW
Diploma in Dental Hygiene -
Faculty of Para-dental Studies SA
Diploma in Dental Therapy -
College of Dental Therapy NSW
Dental Assisting Certificate III -
TAFE NSW
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