Regan Leitch
Whitby,Canada
Summary
Responsible and ambitious Dental Assistant. Seeking to gain experience and apply the knowledge and skills I have learned through my education program and current employment. Possess communication skills and a strong work ethic along with a friendly and approachable personality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Julian D’Souza and Ajax Family Dental
Whitby, ON
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Instructor
Lyrix Dance Academy
Ajax, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment
- Educated students on Acrobatic Elements by applying variety of instructional techniques within hands-on curriculum
- Worked with owner to devise and implement support plans to help Acro students excel
- Adhered to studio guidelines and legal requirements
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods
Babysitter
Various Families
Whitby, Canada
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Communicated positively with children and guardians
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
Education
Dental Assisting Level I & II -
Durham College
05.2024
High School Diploma - skills
Sinclair Secondary School
Whitby, ON06.2022
Skills
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Radiography techniques
- Patient records management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Dental radiography
- Exam room setups
- Dental records
- Chair-side support
- Dental staff assistance
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Instrument preparation
- Taking X-rays
- Chairside assistance
Hobbies and Interests
- Gymnastics
- Several years of Precompetitive Gymnastics and Dance competitions
- Rep Basketball
- Volunteering time to help feed the needy
- Spending time with my dogs, family and friends
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Julian D’Souza and Ajax Family Dental
11.2024 - Current
Instructor
Lyrix Dance Academy
09.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Various Families
01.2017 - 09.2021
Dental Assisting Level I & II -
Durham College
High School Diploma - skills
Sinclair Secondary School