Skills

• Oral cancer and blood pressure screening
• Dental and Periodontal charting (Dentimax)
• Oral hygiene instruction
• Expose and develop full mouth series, bitewing, panoramic radiographs
• Prophylaxis and soft tissue management
• Scaling and root planning (Cavitron, hand instruments & prophyjet)
• Administration of local infiltration anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia, and Oraqix
• Polishing and fluoride treatment
• Arestin placement and evaluation
• Rubber dam and sealant placement
• Periodontal dressing placement
• Dental impression
• Utilize Midwest and Diagodent caries detection devices
• Conduct caries risk assessment
• Autoclave sterilization, clean, and disinfect dental instruments