Leslie
Dental Assistant
Hi there!
My name is Leslie, and I joined the Leaf Dental team in May 2023. I take pride in meticulously preparing the operatories for procedures, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and creating a positive work environment.
My sister's aspirations in healthcare, combined with my personal interest in the field, drew me to dentistry. Initially working in a secretarial role at another dental office, I was presented with an opportunity to train as a dental assistant and eagerly took it up. Over the past two years, I've grown to love assisting patients in various ways, from facilitating x-rays to making them comfortable during their visit. I cherish the collaboration with my team, striving to provide excellent service every day.
Outside work, I'm a bundle of energy and creativity. I love to channel my passion into drawing and painting. I also enjoy basketball, soccer, and tennis. One thing I'm particularly proud of is my monthly volunteering at my church's pantry. I help gather food for the homeless, and during the holidays, we make special efforts to deliver flowers to the elderly.
Something many might not know about me is that I'm bilingual. Growing up, I spoke Spanish at home and participated in a dual language program during my school years. This experience allowed me to become fluent in both English and Spanish, skills I've come to value both personally and professionally.
I have a mouth full of dental work and sensitive teeth, and I'm always a bit terrified of cleanings and check ups. I had my first appointment at Leaf Dental today, and I saw Linda, Sherry and Dr. Rafiq - it was a fantastic experience, start to finish.
The space is calm and welcoming, and the team that worked on me was very understanding of my nerves, careful and gentle. Plus, completely effective. Stains on old dental work are gone, and they even replaced a lost composite filling within my appointment time.
It is a massive relief to have a new dental practice that I know will take such great care of me.
-Alison W.