Marisol Vega

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Registered Dental Assistant with 7 years of experience in high-volume general and orthodontic practices, specializing in four-handed dentistry, digital radiography, and patient anxiety management. Proficient in Eaglesoft and Dentrix practice management software with a consistent record of reducing chair time and improving patient retention. Certified in coronal polishing and pit-and-fissure sealants; CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross.

Work Experience

Lead Dental AssistantMar 2020 - Present

Lakewood Family Dentistry, Austin, TX

Coordinated clinical workflow for 3 operatories serving 45–55 patients daily, cutting average patient wait time by 18% through tray pre-setup protocols and supply standardization.
Trained and mentored 4 new dental assistants on infection control procedures and OSHA compliance, reducing sterilization audit deficiencies to zero over two consecutive annual reviews.
Collaborated with the billing team to verify treatment codes and insurance pre-authorizations, contributing to a 12% decrease in claim rejections over 12 months.

Dental Assistant IIJun 2017 - Feb 2020

Bright Smiles Orthodontics, Round Rock, TX

Assisted orthodontist with bracket placements, wire changes, and debonds for a caseload of 300+ active patients, maintaining a schedule adherence rate of 96%.
Performed digital and panoramic radiographs using Dentsply Sirona equipment, achieving a retake rate below 3% against a clinic benchmark of 8%.
Educated patients and caregivers on oral hygiene for orthodontic appliances, contributing to a measurable 22% reduction in decalcification cases documented at debond appointments.

Dental Assistant IAug 2015 - May 2017

Cornerstone Dental Group, San Marcos, TX

Supported general dentist across restorative, extraction, and preventive procedures in a 4-chair practice averaging 35 patients per day.
Maintained inventory of clinical supplies valued at $18,000, implementing a par-level tracking sheet that eliminated two instances of mid-procedure stockouts per month.
Processed and filed digital radiographs and patient records in Dentrix, reducing chart retrieval time by 30% after leading a folder-structure reorganization project.

Skills

Four-Handed DentistryDigital & Panoramic Radiography (Dentsply Sirona)Eaglesoft & Dentrix Practice ManagementInfection Control & OSHA ComplianceCoronal Polishing & Pit-and-Fissure Sealants (Expanded Duties)Orthodontic Bracket Placement & Wire ChangesCPR/AED Certified (American Red Cross)Insurance Pre-Authorization & CDT CodingPatient Education & Anxiety Management

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