During these last 2 years in this program, I have acquired proper clinical and academic training where I was able to improve in my clinical skills as a hygienist. These skills enhance my ability to provide the best care to my patients and surpass in my role as a skilled dental hygienist.
- Proficient in calculus and plaque removal during non-surgical periodontal therapy using a Cavitron and hand scalers.
- Proficient in providing oral hygiene instructions and home care recommendations based on the patients needs.
- Proficient in providing extra-oral and intra-oral examinations.
- Proficient in Arestin assessment, placement, and treatment.
- Proficient in exposing dental radiographs with the ability to interpret.
- Proficient in providing pain control management, including the use of topical agents, Oraqix, local infiltration anesthesia, and nitrous oxide.
- Proficient in the sharpening of instruments.
- Proficient in the use of Dentimax.
- Proficient in performing expanded functions
- Engine polishing
- Sealant placement with the use of a rubber dam, cotton roll and dry shield
- Fluoride treatments
- Alginate impressions
- Pouring and trimming stone models from alginate
- Knowledgeable in the application of a periodontal pack and suture removal.
- Knowledgable in the use of intra-oral scanner.
