- Provide prophylaxis treatment to patients in a variety of situations, teeth cleaning, gum massaging, oral hygiene education, and periodontal scaling
- Perform diagnostic and panoramic x-rays, digital imaging, interpreting dental radiographs
- Administer local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide
- Prevention of blood-borne diseases in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and the American Dental Association (ADA) recommendations
- Thoroughly review health history, noting contraindications and other health concerns as needed
- Intra/extraoral exam, periodontal evaluation, and treatment development
- Gentle instrumentation and optimal removal of plaque, tartar, and bacteria above and below the gum line
- Treat gingivitis and periodontitis with the following periomaintenance
- Utilize cavitron, and hand scale periodontal patients with type I to Type III
- Zoom whitening procedures, fabrication of whitening trays
- Provide and adequately apply cavity prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants
- Instruct proper home care techniques, specifically crafted for each patient
- Problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration, strong work ethic, time management, critical thinking, handling pressure, verbal, and written communication.
- Bilingual – speak/read/write English and Spanish fluently.
"Hard work betrays none" – Hikigaya Hachiman
