Hi, I’m
Rebecca Leonard
Yardley,PA
Summary
An energetic well organized and skilled Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and a strong ability to build patient relationships, honed with 20 experience. Excelled in general dentistry, oral surgery assistance, perio surgery, prosthetic and implant dentistry
Demonstrated success in maintaining patient care standards and improving patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical skills.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
20
CPR certified
Work History
Bucks County Smiles
Dental Assistant & Surgical Assistant
06.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures all on fours same day smiles.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for patients records.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Endodontics Limited
Dental Assistant
08.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for Endodontic procedures including CBTC scans
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Dentists Of Newtown
Dental Assistant
11.2016 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Education
Southen Lehigh High School Coopersburg, PA
High School Diploma from Academic
06.1986
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Cross-Training Capabilities
- Impression Taking Skills
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Knowledgeable in Software
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Prosthodontic Treatment Support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Surgical Extractions
Certification
CPR AED
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Endodontics Limited
08.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant & Surgical Assistant
Bucks County Smiles
06.2023 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Dentists Of Newtown
11.2016 - 12.2022
Southen Lehigh High School
High School Diploma from Academic
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