Able to take accurate vital signs and interpret the results.
Able to apply knowledge of head and neck anatomy to data collected during patient assessment and treatment
Able to differentiate between normal and abnormal conditions of the oral anatomy.
Able to apply knowledge of a patient’s medical history to ensure safe and accurate treatment is provided in accordance to any systemic conditions, dental anxiety, or medications.
Able to accurately assign ASA categories to patients based on medical history findings.
Sensitive to patient’s cultural, social, or religious beliefs when speaking with and treating patients.,
Understand the etiology and treatment of periodontal disease.
Able to apply basic pharmacological principles of drugs and their systemic and dental effect to a patient’s treatment plan.
Knowledgeable in formulating a treatment plan for clinically relevant oral and maxillofacial pathology within my scope of practice.
Able to provide screenings, referrals, and educational services that allow patients to access resources of the health care system.
Avid about educating individual patients or a community the importance of good oral hygiene with the use of images and demonstrations.
Successful in treating Type I, II, III, and IV periodontitis cases.
Skillful in performing extra-oral and intra-oral cancer screenings.
Skillful in exposing diagnostic dental radiographs such as horizontal and vertical bitewings, full mouth series, and panoramic films.
Skilled in performing accurate periodontal assessments which include full mouth probe readings.
Efficient in performing oral prophylaxis including deep scaling and root planning.
Skilled in using hand instrumentation and ultransonic scalers, air polisher and rubber-cup polisher.
Experienced in placing pit and fissure sealants on both the adult and pediatric patients with rubber damn or cotton-roll isolation techniques.
Able to take alginate impressions and pour dental models.
Knowledgeable in fluoride and able to administer professional fluoride treatment.
Knowledgeable about Arestin, Arestin use, candidates for Arestin, and experienced in the application of Arestin.
Able to provide CPR and use an AED.
Able to administer local anesthesia infiltration and nitrous oxide sedation.
Knowledgeable on caries, the caries process, prevention, and management of caries.
Experienced in placing a periodontal dressing.
Experienced in managing pediatric patients to ensure they have positive dental experiences.
Proficient in demonstrating individual-focused oral hygiene techniques including brushing, flossing, and rinsing to help patients achieve optimal oral health.
Knowledgeable about infection control and adhering to the CDC and OSHA guidelines in the oral health care setting.
Knowledgeable about the sterilization of instruments.
Able to manage an emergency in the dental office.
Able to listen, comprehend, following directions, and work individually or as a team player.
Good time management skills.
Experienced in taking on leadership roles when there is a need.
Able to adjust to and work in a fast pace environment.
Eager to learn and improve upon skills.
Punctual, organized, and diligent.
Proficient in communicating through verbal and nonverbal interactions.
Fluent in English, can speak and understand Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Experienced in Microsoft and Apple software, including: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrate sophisticated use of language, clarity, and sentence structure.
Skillful in understanding and analyzing peer-reviewed journals.
Able to understand parts of a research paper and able to conduct a literature review and critique.
