
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Fellowship, Certification in Waterlase MD and EZLase diode lasers, DDS
18 Years
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Raised in Santa Clarita, California, Dr. Sentlingar moved to Texas to attend Baylor University. While at Baylor, Dr. Sentlingar met her husband, Pat, a McKinney native, and began to adapt to the Texas way of life. Dr. Sentlingar earned her doctoral degree at Baylor College of Dentistry in downtown Dallas. While attending Baylor, she developed a love for family dentistry because of the variety of challenges and rewards it brings. Dr. Sentlingar graduated first in her class, earning both the Gold Medal and Alpha Omega Scholar Awards. Dr. Sentlingar’s professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry and the AES. Dr. Sentlingar was invited to be a member of the Piper-McKee Study Club in 2013 which focuses on advanced diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders and facial pain. She studied with Dr. Piper and Dr. McKee for over 7 years and brings this knowledge into her every day practice. Dr. Sentlingar’s professional recognitions include: Gold Medal for First Scholastic Honors at Baylor College of Dentistry, Alpha Omega Scholastic Award, the Eleanor Bushee Senior Woman Dental Student Award, The Academy of Oral Medicine Award, The Texas Academy of General Dentistry Award, The Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis Award, and selection into the Odontological Honors Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa. She is also certified by the World Clinical Laser Institute in the use of the Waterlase MD and the EZLase diode lasers. In 2019, Dr. Sentlingar received her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry which requires 500+ hours of continuing education and passing the Fellowship Exam. Only 6% of general dentists ever complete the requirements to receive this prestigious award! Dr. Sentlingar has been invited to share her knowledge of TMJ disorders and iCAT (3D) imaging at multiple dental meetings.
Baylor College of Dentistry
Graduated first in her class, earning Gold Medal for First Scholastic Honors, Alpha Omega Scholastic Award, Eleanor Bushee Senior Woman Dental Student Award, Academy of Oral Medicine Award, Texas Academy of General Dentistry Award, Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis Award
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Academy of General Dentistry
Requires 500+ hours of continuing education and passing the Fellowship Exam
World Clinical Laser Institute
Invited in 2013, focuses on advanced diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders and facial pain. Studied with Dr. Piper and Dr. McKee for over 7 years
Full clinical exam, CBCT scan (if needed), discussion of options, and a personalised treatment plan with transparent pricing.