- Extensive Head and Neck and Intra Oral Cancer Screenings
- Dental Charting using Dentimax
- Dexis Digital X-Ray
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Periodontal Screening
- Oral Hygiene Home Care Instructions Based on Patient Needs Using Hands On Demonstration
- Oral Prophylaxis
- Fluoride Treatment
- Tooth Whitening
- Dietary Counseling for Prevention of Dental Decay and Screening for Caries
- Scaling & Root Planing
- Exposing, Mounting and Interpreting Film Radiographs that Include Full Mouth Series, Bite wings (tabs and XCP) & Panorex
- Pit and Fissured Sealants with Rubber Dam Placement & Cotton Roll Isolation for Adults and Children
- Engine & Air polishing
- Application of Topical Agents and Oraqix Anesthetics
- Taking & Pouring Alginate Impressions
- Administering Local Anesthesia (Infiltration) & Nitrous Oxide
- Placement & Evaluation of Arestin Sites
The above listed skills, I have developed, were thanks to NYCCT dental hygiene program, in which was taught by NYCCT dental hygiene faculty. With their clinical knowledge experience, they have helped all dental hygiene students, including myself successfully perform each skill listed. With their expertise, I have been able to become proficient in providing my patients with the best care. I have learned to identify abnormal extra-oral and intra-oral findings, including suspicious cancerous lesions. I have also gained apprehension in rigorous clinical patient assessment, conducting radiographs, sealants, impressions, tooth whitening, scaling and root planing and pain management skills. I am professionally, and passionately capable of being a great hygienist with the skills I have now mastered.
