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Lucecita Betancourt

Yonkers

Summary

Certified dental professional with 21years of solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, radiography, and infection control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced clinical environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. William Jacobs DDS PC
Mount Vernon, NY
06.2006 - 07.2026
  • Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained cleanliness of dental operatory to support efficient workflow.
  • Recorded patient medical histories and treatment plans accurately to enhance care continuity.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices for improved outcomes.
  • Trained new staff on clinical procedures and office protocols to ensure consistency in service delivery.
  • Reduced dentist''s workload during procedures by anticipating their needs and having necessary instruments readily available.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 30 procedures daily.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Contributed to practice growth through exceptional patient care, leading to increased referrals from satisfied clients.

Education

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting Program

Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon NY
06-2006

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Dental radiography
  • Impression taking expertise
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient management
  • Dental office administration
  • Patient relations
  • Team collaboration
  • Medical records management
  • Restorative dentistry assistance
  • Appointment scheduling proficiency
  • Insurance billing
  • Pediatric dental care
  • Chairside assistance
  • Oral health education
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Oral X-rays
  • OSHA regulations
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Knowledgeable in Dentrix
  • Office management
  • Dental impressions
  • OSHA compliance
  • Insurance claims

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Certified Dental Assistant

Dr. William Jacobs DDS PC
06.2006 - 07.2026

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting Program

Mount Vernon High School