Veronica Rivera

Versatile and detail-oriented dental assistant with 6 years of experience in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry. Proficient in patient care, insurance verification, and chairside assisting. Cross-trained in receptionist duties and four handed dentistry. Committed to delivering high-quality dental care and enhancing patient experiences.

Pediatric Dental Assistant at Pumpkin Pediatric Dentistry (2025-01 – Present)

• Hygiene - prophys, x-rays
• Restorative - assisting in composites, stainless steel/zirconia crowns, extractions, space maintainers
• General anesthesia, IV sedation
• Oral Sedation
• Working with ViewPoint

Patient Coordinator & Orthodontic Dental Assistant at Ultra Smiles (2023-12 – 2025-09)

• Treatment contracts, insurance verification, scheduling
• Full bracket and Invisalign bindings, alginate impressions, making essix retainers, records photos and x-rays, sterilization, Itero scans
• Working with Ortho2 Viewpoint

Pediatric Dental Assistant at Gainesville Pediatric Dentistry (2022-07 – 2023-12)

• Pediatric restorative and hygiene appointments
• Oral sedation, nitrous oxide, general anesthesia
• Cleanings, fillings, sealants, crowns, etc.
• Working with Dentrix

Pediatric Dental Assistant at Lighthouse Pediatric Dental Team (2021-04 – 2022-06)

• Pediatric restorative and hygiene appointments
• Cleanings, fillings, sealants, crowns, etc.
• Working with OpenDental

Beauty Advisor at Ulta Beauty Supplies (2020-10 – 2021-12)

• Ship from store, order fulfillment, customer service, stocking, register

Dental Assistant at Manassas Dental Center (2020-04 – 2021-06)

• Orthodontic treatment - braces, invisalign, alignate impressions, fabricating essix retainers
• Panoramic x-rays, FMX, bitewings
• Front desk duties- insurance verification, patient treatment coordinator
• Some experience in General Dentistry and as a hygiene assistant
• Working with OpenDental

Catering Coordinator/Manager at Panera Bread (2016-03 – 2021-04)

• Food production, customer service, administration work including follow up and confirmation calls to clients, paperwork and scheduling

Shift Supervisor at Panera Bread (2014 – 2016)

• Running shifts, customer service, administration work including schedules and paperwork

Associate at Panera Bread (2012 – 2014)

• Customer service in food industry

High school diploma in General Studies – Battlefield High School (2012)