Lara Brothen
Farmington,MN
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic, currently licensed Dental Assistant. Exceptional patient skills focused on educating patients about treatment that is recommended as well as daily oral care. Empathetic professional who strives in reassuring comforting, and alleviating patient fears. Allowing patients ease of mind that they are in good hands. I have the knowledge and ability to work with new technology including CEREC crowns and Invisalign. I have experience with EagleSoft software to complete detailed charting and notes for every patient. Great ability to anticipate what will be needed for procedures, operative rooms and Doctors requests. I am a fast learner with a positive attitude who's flexible and dependable.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University of Minnesota- Implant & Contemporary Dentistry
- Assisted chairside in surgical implant procedures, utilized sterile surgical procedures
- Assisted chairside in restorative procedures and extractions
Doroschak Dental
- Assisted Dentist chairside using forehanded dentistry
- Sterilizing equipment to prepare for use
Twin Cities Periodontics
- Guide patients through the facility's process before and after treatment
- Monitored patients throughout lengthy surgical procedure
Licensed Dental Assistant
The Dental Health Center
02.2018 - 04.2026
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments according to safety protocols.
- Recorded patient information and treatment plans efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms with necessary tools and materials for procedures.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure optimal workflow during procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory of dental supplies and equipment.
- Provided support in administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing records.
- Assisted dentists in performing complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and satisfied patients.
- Built rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the dental clinic.
LDA
Molldrem Family Dentistry
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed and maintained a schedule daily of all patients in two operative rooms
- Informed patients of treatment, answering all questions and providing post-operative care, additionally calling the following day to ensure patient has all needs met
- Monitored office and dental supplies, reducing inventory cost significantly
- Scheduled patients for recall as well as any outstanding treatment. Meeting my goal of $15,000 for additional services each month
- Taking stellar impressions, making this process much more tolerable for patients
- Pouring and trimming molds and casts
- Fabricating several different trays and retainers
Education
Certificate - Dental Office Support Personnel
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Skills
- Well-versed in preparing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and materials
- Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and mixing of restorative materials
- Extremely capable of providing patients with information about ongoing procedures and preparing for the treatment or surgery
- Adept at setting up x-rays and other dental tests
- Currently have a certification in Conscious Sedation
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Licensed through Minnesota Board of Dentistry 2015-03
- Certified in conscious sedation
- Current CPR
Timeline
Licensed Dental Assistant
The Dental Health Center
02.2018 - 04.2026
LDA
Molldrem Family Dentistry
03.2015 - 05.2017
Doroschak Dental
Twin Cities Periodontics
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
University of Minnesota- Implant & Contemporary Dentistry
Certificate - Dental Office Support Personnel
Minneapolis Community & Technical College