Leslie Maldonado

Registered Dental Assistant

Childrens Choice Pediatric Dental Care

08.2018 - Current

Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
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.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
Typed patient data into computer system using Open Dental while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Dental Assistant

Education

Business Administration

Chemistry

Biology

Associate of Arts - General Science

Associate of Arts - Science And Quantitive Reasoning

Associate of Science - Biology Tr

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Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Business Administration

Chemistry

Biology

Associate of Arts - General Science

Associate of Arts - Science And Quantitive Reasoning

Associate of Science - Biology Tr

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