Violeta Villegas
Evans,Colorado
Summary
Taking x-rays CPR certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering 9 years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene. Understanding of digital radiology Detail-oriented EDDA with experience providing direct patient care. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Reliable Dental Assistant with 9 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4 handed procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level EDDA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EDDA/Dental Assistant
Mountain Kids Pediatric Dentistry
2009.07 - 2017.10
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
- Took 100 x-rays per week.
- Assisted in coronal polishing.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays. Also, used Dentrix.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Flowable, Packable, and Glass Ionomer], and impressions.
- Explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Assisted in General Anesthesia.
- Placement of LLA and Upper Nance.
Education
EDDA - EDDA/Dental Assistant
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora CO05.2011
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Detail-oriented personality
Professionalism
Critical thinking
Ability to follow instructions
Strong costumer service skills
Basic knowledge of Dental Medicine
Basic life support
Good judgment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
EDDA/Dental Assistant
Mountain Kids Pediatric Dentistry
2009.07 - 2017.10
EDDA - EDDA/Dental Assistant
University of Colorado Denver
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