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Mariela Villa Rios

Commerce City,CO

Summary

Patient-oriented Dental Assistant bringing over 10 years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health
Commerce City, CO
02.2022 - Current
  • Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
  • Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
  • Adjusted Dentures and Partials.
  • Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
  • Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Performed routine laboratory functions, including taking alginate impressions.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Assisted Pediatric Dentist, Administer Nitrous Oxide.
  • Constrained in Front office, scheduling patients, answering phones and verifying insurance.

Registered Dental Assistant

Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.

Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health Centers
Commerce City, CO
12.2014 - 12.2021
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.

Education

Certificate - EDDA

EDDA PLUS
Aurora, CO
08.2023

Certificate - Register Dental Assistant

American Medical Technologist
09.2019

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Everest College
Aurora, CO
04.2013

GED -

College America
Denver, CO
04.2012

Skills

  • Dental Radiography
  • Electronic Charting
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Relations
  • Four-Handed Procedures
  • Chairside Assistance
  • Dental Impressions
  • Knowledgeable in ECW and Open Dental
  • Bilingual
  • Multitasker

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health
02.2022 - Current

Registered Dental Assistant

Denver Health Medical Center
01.2022 - 02.2022

Dental Assistant

Salud Family Health Centers
12.2014 - 12.2021

Certificate - EDDA

EDDA PLUS

Certificate - Register Dental Assistant

American Medical Technologist

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Everest College

GED -

College America
Mariela Villa Rios