Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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Brittany N. Cortés

Brittany N. Cortés

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Bilingual General Dentist with over two years of experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals aged 10 and older from diverse backgrounds, including those with special needs and complex conditions. Proficient in restorative, prosthodontic, and surgical care, with recent expertise in anterior endodontics and a strong commitment to skill expansion through continuing education. Recognized for providing gentle, ethical dentistry that alleviates pain and reduces dental anxiety while fostering a warm and welcoming environment for patients and staff. Committed to lifelong learning, teamwork, and cultivating a professional yet supportive atmosphere where patients feel valued and colleagues are empowered.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Dentist

Absolute Dental
09.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to one of the company’s highest-producing offices, averaging $160K in monthly collections and consistently exceeding production goals.
  • Treat 15–32 patients daily, including comprehensive exams, emergencies, post-ops, dentures, and same-day conversions.
  • Manage complex restorative and prosthetic cases.
  • Collaborate with oral surgeons, endodontists, orthodontists, periodontists, and pediatric specialists to deliver safe, patient-centered outcomes.
  • Mentor new staff and foster a supportive team culture.
  • Delivered a keynote address at the 2024 ADSA Conference in San Diego, representing Absolute Dental nationally.

Front & Back Office Assistant

Dr. Elizabeth Rojas D.D.S Inc.
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Assisted chair-side during general and endodontic procedures, prosthetic lab deliveries, and hygiene treatment.
  • Completed dental charting during the oral examinations.
  • Prepared instruments/materials for a variety of dental procedures.
  • Cleaned and dressed operatory rooms.
  • Spearheaded administrative duties.

Graduate Assistant

California State University, Fullerton, Dr. Maria Koleilat
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Logged, cleaned, and organized data in Excel and SPSS.
  • Processed frequency statistics using SPSS.
  • Coded and analyzed transcriptions using ATLAS. ti 8.0.
  • Generated educational and interactive nutrition activities (English/Spanish) for a Costa Rica Study Abroad program.

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC
06.2023

M.S. Public Health - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

California State University, Fullerton
05.2019

B.S. Health Science - undefined

California State University, Fullerton
05.2019

Skills

  • Diagnosis, Treatment Planning & Patient Education: Tailored to patient needs and goals
  • Cosmetic, Restorative, Preventative Treatment: Direct resin composite restorations, crowns, veneers, FPDs, implant crowns, dental cleanings, and oral hygiene instructions
  • Oral Surgery: Extractions, ridge preservation with bone grafting
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Emergency dental care
  • Endodontics: Anterior RCTs (expanding to premolars)
  • Removable Prosthetics: Partials (metal framework, acrylic, Valplast, interim) & dentures (traditional/immediate)
  • Dental anxiety management
  • Oral hygiene instruction

Certification

  • NV Dental License: Expires June 30, 2027
  • Pharmacy/Controlled Substance Licensee: Expires 2026-10-21
  • DEA License: Expires 2026-08-31
  • BLS/CPS: Expires 2026-11
  • Laser Certification

Hobbies and Interests

Family time, Travel, Fitness, Reading

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Dentist

Absolute Dental
09.2023 - Current

Front & Back Office Assistant

Dr. Elizabeth Rojas D.D.S Inc.
06.2017 - 07.2019

Graduate Assistant

California State University, Fullerton, Dr. Maria Koleilat
04.2017 - 05.2018

M.S. Public Health - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

California State University, Fullerton

B.S. Health Science - undefined

California State University, Fullerton

Doctor of Dental Surgery -

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, USC