Hayley McLeskey
Shawnee,OK
Summary
Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Never Late, always on time, Team Player, reliable transportation. I also started my Dental Assistant Career in 2006 at Platt College in Moore Oklahoma , I had to step away from it do some health issues so I went back for a refresher course in 2021 .
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Oceans Dental
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
Education
Radiology Certification - X-Rays
East Central University
Ada, OK07-2024
CPR Ceritified - HealthCare-CPR/AED
National CPR Foundaion
03-2024
State Certifcation-#DA14216 - Dental Assisting
VIP
Edmond, OK01-2022
Skills
Patient Relations
Languages
English
Professional
seminole
Professional
Native American
- Seminole Tribal Member
- CDIB 1\4
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
Gordon Cooper Vo-Tech
Administration Medical Office
Shawnee, Oklahoma
June-2025-To-Aug-2025
VIP Dental School
Redbud Dental
Edmond, Oklahoma
Jan-2021-To-April-2021
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Oceans Dental
01.2023 - 11.2023
State Certifcation-#DA14216 - Dental Assisting
VIP
Radiology Certification - X-Rays
East Central University
CPR Ceritified - HealthCare-CPR/AED
National CPR Foundaion