Leah Lewis, RDH, BSDH, MBA
Portland
Summary
Registered Dental Hygienist, eager to learn and progress as a clinician. Expertise in establishing periodontal disease protocols and enhancing patient compliance through comprehensive education. Passionate about Periodontics, implant dentistry, smile aesthetics, oral-systemic health, preventative medicine and improving patient experiences in the dental office.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Riverplace Periodontics
06.2024 - Current
- Provides periodontal maintenance, scaling and root planing for patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease.
- Collaborates with periodontists to develop effective treatment plans and ensure continuity of periodontal maintenance.
- Performs detailed periodontal charting and radiographic assessment, including close attention to laser periodontal therapy re-evaluations.
- Educates patients on home care and periodontal disease management.
- Closely monitors systemic health factors and coordinates referrals when needed.
- Writes and sends letters to referring Dentists to update them with patient status and management in our office.
Dental Hygienist
Sylvan Family Dental
08.2024 - Current
- Delivers preventive hygiene care, prophylaxis, sealants, fluoride treatments, and radiographs.
- Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide.
- Developed periodontal disease protocol in general dental office, coordinating referrals to optimize patient care.
- Built strong patient relationships, fostering increased patient compliance through targeted education.
Barista- Lead/Assistant Manager
Coffee Rush
Portland
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Surpassed monthly sales quotas on a consistent basis.
- Supervised daily operations, optimizing workflow and fostering team collaboration.
- Trained new baristas on beverage preparation and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies, ensuring consistent stock availability.
- Built rapport with long-term regular customers, enhancing loyalty and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pacific University
Hillsboro, ORMBA - Healthcare Management
Pacific University
Forest Grove, ORSkills
Strong periodontal clinical skills
- Periodontal evaluation
- Treatment recommendations
- Oral cancer screening
- Risk assessment evaluation
- Preventive care
- Digital radiography
- Comfort-focused anesthesia
- Electronic dental records
- Treatment documentation
- Correspondence with dentists
- Patient education
- Oral-systemic health education
- Restorative treatments
- Eager learner
Volunteer Experience
- For Goodness Cakes -Nonprofit that matches volunteers to bake cakes for at-risk and impoverished children, such as foster care homes and after school programs.
- Give Kids a Smile - provides underserved children with free oral care.
- SmileCare Everywhere Dental Van - Provide oral care for local migrant camps, elementary schools, and community health fairs throughout the region.
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) - Oregon
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Administration
- Expanded Practice Permit (EPDH)
- Restorative Functions Certification
- BLS/CPR Certification - American Heart Association
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Sylvan Family Dental
08.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Riverplace Periodontics
06.2024 - Current
Barista- Lead/Assistant Manager
Coffee Rush
06.2015 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pacific University
MBA - Healthcare Management
Pacific University