Steve Leonidas DDS
Albany,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated, team-oriented and compassionate Board Certified Dentist with 5 years of direct patient experience. Expertise in all aspects of dentistry including restorative, endodontics, fixed and removable, oral surgery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentist
Aspen Dental Of Western NY
Albany, New York
08.2017 - Current
- Extracted teeth, performed root canals, crown preparation and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
- Restore dental implants
- Fabricate removal dentures
- Supported patient comfort with calm demeanor and individualized pain management.
- Interpreted X-rays to make accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Evaluated performance of all clinical staff to deliver constructive feedback and acknowledge strengths resulting in better working relationships and performance improvements.
- Alleviated infections with debriding and surgical procedures. .
- Created individualized treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health of patients.
- Reviewed patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
- Communicated one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
Dental resident
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Efficiently and accurately performed dental exam and fabricating individualized treatment plans for each patients
- Routinely completed treatments in all aspects of dentistry including restorative, crown and bridges, endodontics, extractions and pediatric dentistry
- Responsible for daily detailed Patient's progress notes
- Attended various lectures geared to reinforce current and new dental treatment methods.
- Completed and presented multiple complex cases to residents and attendings
- Evaluated oral and dental health.
- Designed a dental report card that explained patients’ dental health status and treatment plan.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
Dental assistant
Dr. Cohen's dental office
Manhattan, NY
11.2009 - 04.2010
- Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Competently prepared dental materials including cements, amalgams and composites.
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
Student Volunteer
Woodhull Hospital dental clinic
Brooklyn, NY
02.2006 - 06.2006
Volunteer in dental clinic
Student Volunteer
Long Island University hospital-dental clinic
Brooklyn Ny
08.2005 - 02.2006
Volunteer in dental clinic
Education
Doctor of dental surgery -
University at Buffalo-School of dental medicine
Bachelors of science degree - Biology and Chemistry
Saint Francis College
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Fluent in French
- Dental materials knowledge
- Detailed oriented
- Dedicated to patient needs and satisfaction
- Strong learner
- Patient and professional
- Always punctual
Languages
Language spoken
Trilingual speaker (English, French, Creole)
Professional organization
U.B American Association of Public Health Dentistry-2014-2016
The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association-2014-2016
American Student Association-2012-2016
New York State Dental association-2012-Present
Community service
Give kids a smile day-2012-2016
Give Buffalo a smile day-2012-2016
Timeline
Dentist
Aspen Dental Of Western NY
08.2017 - Current
Dental resident
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
07.2016 - 06.2017
Dental assistant
Dr. Cohen's dental office
11.2009 - 04.2010
Student Volunteer
Woodhull Hospital dental clinic
02.2006 - 06.2006
Student Volunteer
Long Island University hospital-dental clinic
08.2005 - 02.2006
Doctor of dental surgery -
University at Buffalo-School of dental medicine
Bachelors of science degree - Biology and Chemistry
Saint Francis College