Skills

  • Local anesthesia and Nitrous oxide anesthesia certified

  • Use of topical anesthetics: Oraqix, Benzocaine

  • Certified by OraSure for: Salivary testing with OraQuick advance HIV ½. Performed

    salivary tests on public in school clinic under direct supervision

  • Expose, develop and mount diagnostically acceptable radiographs.

  • Take digital radiographs using Gendex. Panoramic radiographs.

  • Diagnodent and Midwest caries detection device
  • Cavitron Prophy Jet Air Polishing and  cup polishing
  • Scaling and Root planning using both hand and ultrasonic instruments
  • Placement of COE-PAK periodontal dressing
  • Administer topical fluoride (neutral and acidulated), including the use of either trays or varnish.
  • Application of dental sealants with rubber dam or cotton rolls
  • Arestin placement and evaluation.
  • Mixing and taking alginate impressions, pouring up and trimming models.
  • Chart- including periodontal charting and proper chart documentation

  • Daily clinic operations including infection control, instruments maintenance and repair.

  • Knowledge and usage of dental terminology, dental instruments, tray set-ups and instrument sharpening.

  • Assess and chart blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.

  • Oral cancer screening

  • Effective communication of oral hygiene instructions and proper dispensing of oral hygiene aids.

  • Experience with geriatric and pediatric patients

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