I am a team player, Very outgoing, Self initiative, excellent chair side mannered. I enjoy the outside nature walks with my family and dogs. I enjoy cooking and working out when i have time, and enthusiastic.
Hi, I’m
Betty Vargas
Nashua,NH
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Dreams LLC
Lead Dental Assistant
11.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Educate patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Typed patient charting into computer system using eagle software while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Coordinated continuing education courses for colleagues within the practice, further enhancing the clinical skills of each team member.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Promoted overall oral health by educating patients on best practices in preventive care, such as proper brushing techniques and flossing habits.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Collaborated with other dental professionals to formulate comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through excellent customer service skills when addressing concerns or resolving issues promptly.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Lincoln Tech Institute5 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
Certificate from Dental Assisting
11.2015
University Overview
Lincoln Tech Institute5 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
Certificate from Medical Assistant
11.2004
University Overview
Skills
- Lead DA
- Endodontics procedures
- Crown preps
- Posting core
- Restorative Procedures
- Prevention & Nutrition
- Dental extractions
- Third molar, extractions
- Full mouth series FMS
- Bite wings and PAs
- 4-Handed Chairside Assistance
- Sealants
- dental polishing
- Sterilization Procedures
- Surgical Extractions
- Radiographic proficiency
- CPR/AED
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Patient Education
- Clinical Support
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Sanitation protocols
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Multilingual Communication
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Impression Taking
- Dental Assistant (RDA)
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Graduated as dental assistant, was promoted to a lead Dental assistant due to my determination of performing my tasks efficiently.
Certification
- . Radiology
- CPR
- infectious control
- Certified Dental Assistant
- medical assistance
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese.
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Dental Dreams LLC
11.2016 - Current
Lincoln Tech Institute
Certificate from Dental Assisting
Lincoln Tech Institute
Certificate from Medical Assistant
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