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Cynthia Villegas

Nampa,ID

Summary

Bilingual talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Terry Reilly Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2024
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.

Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, equia restorative material.

Dental Assistant

Trailridge Family Dental
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Education

Dental Assistant -

Milan Institute
Boise, ID
11.2019

Diploma -

Nyssa High School
Nyssa, OR
05.2010

Skills

  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Sterilization trained
  • Taking radiographs
  • Sealants
  • Process and mounting radiographs
  • Procedure knowledge
  • Cord packing
  • Proficient in Epic
  • Rubber dam placement
  • Patient education
  • Ability to take patient vital
  • Professionalism and Etiquette
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Dental terminology knowledge

Personal Information

Title: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Terry Reilly Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2024

Dental Assistant

Trailridge Family Dental
12.2019 - 07.2020

Dental Assistant -

Milan Institute

Diploma -

Nyssa High School
Cynthia Villegas