- Screen patients for head and neck cancer
- Clean and remove stains, plaque, and tartar from teeth
- Apply fluoride and sealants
- Expose intraoral and panoramic radiographs
- Interpret radiographs
- Administer local anesthetics to patients
- Document treatment plans and care performed on gingivitis and periodontitis patients
- Examine each patient’s oral health and communicate findings to dentists
- Educate patients on how to care for their teeth with good oral hygiene
- Disinfect and prepare the operatory chair
- Dental and Periodontal Charting
Here are before and after pictures of a patient of a heavy calculus case value and active periodontitis Stage 2 Grade B. In these images obtained you can clearly see the damage that calculus can cause in the gingiva.