Skills

 

  • CPR trained & certified.
  • Local Anesthesia certified.
  • Able to expose, develop & mount diagnostically acceptable radiographs.
  • Able to take digital radiographs such as (FMS, Panorex, Bitewings).
  • Effective communication of oral hygiene instructions and proper dispensing of oral hygiene aids.
  • Able to conduct SRP techniques using both/ either hand or ultrasonic scaling.
  • Air polishing.
  • Administering fluoride, (neutral or acidulated), as varnish or fluoride tray.
  • Able to place rubber dam or cotton rolls for isolation.
  • Well versed in the application of dental sealants.
  • Able to place and evaluate Arestin.
  • Use of topical anesthetics, Oraqix, and infiltration via local anesthesia.
  • Able to take alginate impressions.
  • Knowledgeable in behavior & management of pediatrics & geriatric patients.
  • Able to use Diagnodent and Midwest.
  • Periodontal dressing placement/removal.