Carla F. Bettencourt, RDH, AS
9 Mossey Lane, Pelham,NH
Summary
Highly qualified, multilingual Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of clinical experience in the dental field. Dedicated prior Dental Assistant with willingness and skills to assist the Dentist. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Premier Family Dental Care, PLLC
Tewksbury, MA
04.2014 - 02.2024
- Passionate in patient assessment, treatment planning and executing dental hygiene/periodontal treatment
- Precise administration of local anesthesia for pain management
- Educate patients about proper oral hygiene and plaque control procedures
- Successful placement of sealants
- Post surgical suture removal
- Impression, pouring, and fabrication of mouth guards, whitenings trays and study models
- Assist front desk with answering phones, confirming and scheduling patient appointments, and other miscellaneous office tasks
- Skillfully assisting Dentist with chairside patient treatment as necessary
- Sought out by co-workers for problem solving with Dexis and Dentrix software
Dental Hygienist
Barry Chudnofsky, DMD
Tewksbury, MA
04.2003 - 04.2014
- Performed same Dental Hygienist duties as above
Dental Hygienist
Drs Zetlan, Rubin & Carol
Dracut, MA
08.2002 - 02.2004
- Performed same Dental Hygienist duties as above
- Responsible for in-office Zoom teeth whitening
Dental Assistant
Drs Zetlan, Rubin & Carol
Dracut, MA
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Successfully assisted Dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chairside duties
- Correctly mixed compounds for filling teeth
- Assisted Dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol
- Impressions, pouring, and fabrication of dental appliances
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted dental radiographs
Dental Assistant
Chelmsford Dental Associates
Chelmsford, MA
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Performed same dental assisting duties as above
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures
Education
Certificate in Local Anesthesia
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science
Boston, MA2006
Certificate in Dental Hygiene
Forsyth School For Dental Hygienists
Boston, MA06.2002
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.2002
Skills
- Dentrix, Dexis and EagleSoft proficient
- Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish
- Anesthetic administration
- Dental appliance fabrication
- In office teeth whitening
- Front desk help capabilities
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Premier Family Dental Care, PLLC
04.2014 - 02.2024
Dental Hygienist
Barry Chudnofsky, DMD
04.2003 - 04.2014
Dental Hygienist
Drs Zetlan, Rubin & Carol
08.2002 - 02.2004
Dental Assistant
Drs Zetlan, Rubin & Carol
01.2001 - 08.2002
Dental Assistant
Chelmsford Dental Associates
05.1999 - 01.2001
Certificate in Local Anesthesia
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Science
Certificate in Dental Hygiene
Forsyth School For Dental Hygienists
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northeastern University
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