Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Leah Dove

Leah Dove

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and dental lab work. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Smile Makers
08.2021 - 05.2022
    • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
    • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
    • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-12 procedures daily.
    • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
    • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
    • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
    • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
    • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Dental Assistant

Laurel Bush Family Dentistry
12.2020 - 08.2021
    • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
    • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
    • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
    • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-8 procedures daily.
    • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
    • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
    • Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.

Dental Assistant

Honeygo Village Dentistry
03.2015 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-8 procedures daily.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Cashier/Gift Shop Associate

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
07.2014 - 07.2015
    • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
    • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
    • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
    • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
    • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
    • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
    • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
    • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
    • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Server

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
07.2014 - 07.2015
    • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
    • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
    • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
    • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
    • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
    • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.

Preschool Teacher

Lifesource Christian Learning Center
11.2013 - 04.2014
    • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
    • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
    • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
    • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Dental Assistant

Family Dental Care Of Maple Lawn
09.2012 - 05.2013
    • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
    • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
    • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
    • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 6-8 procedures daily.
    • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.

Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant

Kamish Troop Dental Clinic
01.2012 - 06.2012
    • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
    • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
    • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
    • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 4-6 procedures daily.
    • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Fort Wainwright Child Development Center I
09.2010 - 05.2011
    • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
    • Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
    • Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
    • Created list of needed supplies and materials for activities.
    • Provided parents and guardians with written weekly progress reports for each child.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Aberdeen Proving Ground Child Development Center
07.2009 - 10.2009
    • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
    • Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
    • Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
    • Created list of needed supplies and materials for activities.
    • Provided parents and guardians with written weekly progress reports for each child.
    • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
    • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.

Expense Payable Generalist

Saks Incorporated
02.2005 - 09.2006
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
  • Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.

Education

Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD

Southern Maryland Dental Society, College Park, MD

University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK

Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC

Skills

  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Electronic Charting
  • Chair Side Assistance
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Implant Restoration
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Oral Surgery
  • Universal Precautions
  • Periodontics and Endodontics
  • Dental Impressions

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Licensed Dental Radiation Technologist

Timeline

Dental Assistant - Smile Makers
08.2021 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant - Laurel Bush Family Dentistry
12.2020 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant - Honeygo Village Dentistry
03.2015 - 08.2019
Cashier/Gift Shop Associate - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
07.2014 - 07.2015
Server - Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
07.2014 - 07.2015
Preschool Teacher - Lifesource Christian Learning Center
11.2013 - 04.2014
Dental Assistant - Family Dental Care Of Maple Lawn
09.2012 - 05.2013
Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant - Kamish Troop Dental Clinic
01.2012 - 06.2012
Child and Youth Program Assistant - Fort Wainwright Child Development Center I
09.2010 - 05.2011
Child and Youth Program Assistant - Aberdeen Proving Ground Child Development Center
07.2009 - 10.2009
Expense Payable Generalist - Saks Incorporated
02.2005 - 09.2006
Harford Community College - ,
Southern Maryland Dental Society - ,
University of Alaska Fairbanks - ,
Fayetteville Technical Community College - ,
Leah Dove