Skills

Management of adult and pediatric patients

Proficient with DentiMax

Blood pressure screening

Oral cancer screening

Taking x-rays (digital/film, XCP/tabs)

Screening for periodontal disease

Screening for caries

Scaling and root planing with hand and ultrasonic instruments

Administration of injectable local anesthesia (infiltration)

Administration of non-injectable topical anesthesia (Oraqix)

Administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen

Arestin placement

Air polishing

Taking full and partial impressions

Placement of dental sealants using rubber dam and dry angles/cotton rolls

Suture removal

Oral hygiene homecare instructions

Dietary counseling for dental caries prevention

Topical fluoride treatment (trays and varnish)

Periodontal dressing placement and removal