Skill Set Developed

Clinical Skills:
– Infection Control Proficiency
– Medical History Evaluation
– Blood Pressure Screening
– EO/IO Examination
– Oral Cancer Screening
– Preventive Oral Health Education
– Nutrition Counseling
– Dental Radiography (Digital)
– Hand Scaling/Ultrasonics
– Administration of Oraqix
– Administration of Local Anesthesia
– Administration of Nitrous Oxide
– Engine Polishing
– Fluoride Application
– Alginate Impressions
– Pit and Fissure Sealants (Rubber Dam Placement)
– Arestin Placement and Evaluation

These skills will enhance my ability to be a skilled professional, as they will allow me to provide benefit my patients, while improving my clinical abilities through experience. Consistent practice of infection control procedures will provide safety for both patients and the health care professionals. Evaluating my patients medical histories, have allowed me to become more familiar with conditions and medications, in order to implement treatment plans free from contraindications. Thorough EO/IO examinations have enhanced my ability to detect abnormalities and early intervention of oral cancers. While performing SRP’s, and administering local anesthetics, my clinical abilities have been enhanced by being able to provide pain management for my patients, thus creating better patient rapport.