Sonia Barragan
Woodbury
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with over 15 years of experience in supporting dental practices in rapidly growing environments. Proficient in providing chair-side assistance during both routine and complex procedures. Skilled at quickly building relationships and efficiently easing patients anxiety. CPR certification.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant – Operative Coordinator
Pediatric Dentistry Associates
Lombard
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by providing the appropriate instruments and supplies needed for procedures.
- Limited orthodontic lab work consisting of taking and pouring impressions, making in-office retainers, and trimming study models.
- Prepared basic orthodontic tasks, including placing bracket ties, wires, and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Perform intraoral diagnostic x-rays, including bitewing and periapical, following established guidelines to ensure patient safety.
- Provided treatment procedures and educated patients and parents on home care guidelines, along with effective strategies for maintaining excellent oral hygiene.
- Sanitized operatory rooms and proper sterilization of dental instruments were performed.
- Managed the dental supply inventory by monitoring stock levels to determine when to place orders.
- Ensured the proper functioning of dental equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating repairs.
Receptionist – Dental Assistant
Access Dental Center
Addison
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Scheduled appointments, prepared and processed dental claims.
- Received payments for dental services and verified patients dental insurance benefits.
- Coordinated and managed office schedule calendar to facilitate efficient planning.
- Chair-side assisting with various procedures, including general dentistry, endodontic, oral surgery, and implants.
- Recorded patients health history, documented current symptoms and procedures.
Education
College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Eaglesoft
- Dox
- SoftDent
- Curve
- Open Dental
- Dentrix
Personal Information
Title: Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Timeline
Dental Assistant – Operative Coordinator
Pediatric Dentistry Associates
01.2002 - 01.2020
Receptionist – Dental Assistant
Access Dental Center
01.2000 - 01.2019
College of Dupage