Janie Leonor
Summary
Dedicated Lead Registered Dental Assistant with expertise in patient management, effective communication, and infection control. Focused on enhancing patient experiences through education and efficient appointment coordination. Highly skilled Lead Registered Dental Assistant with over 20 years of experience in chairside assistance and infection control. Known for meticulous attention to detail and proactive patient education, ensuring optimal care and treatment outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Salud Para La Gente
Hollister
07.2003 - Current
- Assisted dentists with various dental procedures and treatments.
- Managed patient records and ensured confidentiality compliance.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained appointment flow.
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with the dental team to enhance patient experience.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered dental supplies as needed.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain oral health.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums, and dental arches.
- Maintained accurate patient records and prepared treatment plans for review by the dentist.
- Provided chairside assistance during all dental procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Answered patient questions regarding their treatment plan or insurance coverage information.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment between uses according to OSHA standards.
- Provided support to new hires while they learn the duties associated with being a Registered Dental Assistant.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advancements in dental technology or best practices within the field.
- Reviewed patient medical history prior to appointment start time to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and treatment plan recommendations.
- Performed regular maintenance on dental equipment ensuring it is in good working order at all times.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Bryman College
CA05-2003
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School
La Selva Beach, CA06-2000
Skills
- Patient management
- Dental radiography
- Chairside assistance
- Infection control
- Treatment planning
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Scheduling coordination
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Infection control proficiency
- Infection control protocols
- Four-handed procedures
- Patient counseling
- Oral surgery preparation
- Dental procedure assistance
- Oral surgery
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Exam room setups
- Appointment scheduling
- Restorative procedures
- Oral X-rays
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
X-Ray
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Salud Para La Gente
07.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Assistant
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Renaissance High School