My time in the NYCCT dental hygiene program significantly enhanced my skill set, providing me with a robust foundation in the field. I developed meticulous clinical skills in areas such as periodontal instrumentation, including scaling and root planing, utilizing both hand instruments and ultrasonic scalers. My expertise extends to comprehensive oral assessments, identifying and documenting various pathologies, and educating patients on optimal oral hygiene practices. Beyond the technical skills, the program cultivated my ability to communicate effectively with patients, building rapport and providing personalized care in a calm and reassuring manner. Furthermore, I gained proficiency in radiographic interpretation, charting, and record-keeping, all essential components of delivering comprehensive and high-quality dental hygiene care. The program’s emphasis on evidence-based practice instilled in me a critical approach to patient care, continually seeking the most effective and up-to-date methods.
Skill Set Developed:
- Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
- Proficient in Ultrasonic Cavitron Inserts
- Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT)
- Engine Polishing
- Alginate impressions
- Study Model Pouring
- Mouth guard and Retainer Fabrication
- Sealant Placement on pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients
- Arestin Application
- Skilled in exposing H/VBWs, Full Mouth Series, and PANORAMIC
- Skilled in handheld NOMAD x-ray machine
- Suture Removal
- Able to remove and apply color bands to braces
- Local Anesthesia Injections
- Nitrous Oxide Induction
- Proficient in Denis, Dentrix, and Dentimax
Certifications:
- CPR/BLS Certification
- NARCAN Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Blood borne Pathogen Training
- HIPAA Training
- OSHA Training
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative CITI Course
- Introduction to Professionalism : Professionalism Course
