Skills

    Able to assess patients’ teeth and periodontal tissues indicating if there is  presence or absence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases and conditions.

    Remove Calculus and extrinsic stains from teeth, using hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts and prophy handpieces.

    Instruct patients how to practice good oral hygiene; make recommendations as to appropriate products or devices for patients’ home care; and provide other healthcare education, as necessary.

    Placement and removal of periodontal packs.

    Place locally-administered antibiotics as supportive periodontal therapy.

    Expose, develop and mount film dental radiographs.
    Expose digital dental radiographs.

    Recording dental findings on the dental chart utilizing the DentiMax software system and reviewing comprehensive medical history.

    Application of Fluoride treatment.

    Application of protective Sealants, using Rubber Dam or cotton roll.

    Mixing and taking alginate impressions, pouring and trimming models.

    Air Polishing

    Head and neck cancer screening: Extraoral and Intraoral examination.

    CPR certified

    Use of topical anesthetics, Oraqix, Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Administration.