Vanessa Rutiaga
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
. Providing excellent patient care and optimizing patient experience while effectively communicating with team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Risas Dental And Braces
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted orthodontist in treatments, ensuring patients were prepared for braces and clear aligners appointments.
- Collaborated closely with team to ensure appointments ran at a timely manner and smooth transitions through throughout the day overseeing more than 80+ patients a day.
- Operated scanner and conducted maintenance/troubleshooting, fabricating study models and in-house retainers.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene practices and ensured comfort using show, tell, do method while addressing questions and concerns throughout treatment.
Registered Dental Assistant
Serenity Dental
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted dental providers with materials and instrument passing while maintaining a sterile field across general and specialty procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and positive patient experiences.
- Maintained a clean and sterile environment preventing cross-contamination while following infection control protocols.
- Created a safe space and advocated for patient comfort while educating and addressing concerns during and after treatment.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV07.2024
High School Diploma -
Del Sol Academy of The Performing Arts
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Dental material handling
- Appointment scheduling
- Taking X-rays
- CPR certification
- Restorative dentistry
- Patient record maintenance
- Equipment sterilization
- Time management
- Treatment room setup
- Orthodontic starts/debonds
- Oral impressions
- Essix retainer fabrication
- Dentrix
- Open Dental
- Chart updating
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant - American Medical Technologists ID #3035454
CPR - American Heart Association
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Risas Dental And Braces
09.2025 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Serenity Dental
02.2025 - 08.2025
Dental Assistant -
Northwest Career College
High School Diploma -
Del Sol Academy of The Performing Arts