Clinical Work & Skills

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I have treated 3 children in the clinic, a 6 year old, an 5 year old and a 7 year old where I placed sealants using cotton roll isolation.
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Upper and lower alginate impressions taken for whitening trays
After two appointments of scaling, I placed arestin in 8 sites around the posterior of this patient. When she came back for evaluation there was only 6/8 sites reduced by 1mm
Placing of Arestin. Example:After two appointments of scaling, I placed arestin in 8 sites around the posterior of this patient. When she came back for evaluation there was only 6/8 sites reduced by 1mm
Patient presented with significant staining. Removed with Air Polisher Prophy Jet
Patient presented with significant staining. Removed with Air Polisher Prophy Jet
Local anesthesia certified.
Local anesthesia certified.
I have learned how to place a rubber dam and then place a sealant and used this technique 5 times on 3 separate patients.
I have learned how to place a rubber dam and then place a sealant and used this technique 5 times on 3 separate patients.
Type II Periodontitis
Type II Periodontitis
  • Oral cancer and blood pressure screening
  • Dental assessment and Periodontal charting
  • Provide proper oral hygiene instruction
  • Expose and develop diagnostically acceptable full mouth series, bitewings, panoramic radiographs
  • Expose diagnostically acceptable digital full mouth series, bitewings, panoramic radiographs
  • Use of topical anesthetics and Oraqix
  • Oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planning with ultrasonic and hand instruments
  • Proper management of soft tissues
  • Polishing with rubber cup and air polishing
  • Arestin placement and evaluation
  • Sealant placement with rubber dam or cotton rolls
  • Periodontal dressing placement
  • Dental impressions
  • Utilize Midwest and Diagodent caries detection devices
  • Conduct caries risk assessment
  • Autoclave sterilization, clean, and disinfect dental instruments