SKILL SET

Dental Hygiene Skills – Industry Knowledge:

Thorough review of health history, noting contraindications and other health concerns as needed
Intraoral and extraoral examinations
Oral cancer examinations
Blood pressure screenings
Dietary counseling for the prevention of dental decay
Screenings for periodontal disease
Screenings for dental caries
Oral hygiene instruction
Fluoride treatment
Performs diagnostic and panoramic x-rays, digital imaging, interprets dental radiographs
Pit and fissure Sealants
Scaling and root planing
Engine and air polishing for stain removal
Selective follow-up periodontal maintenance therapy
Prevention of blood-borne diseases in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and the American Dental Association (ADA) recommendations
Gentle instrumentation and optimal removal of plaque, tartar and bacteria above and below the gum line
Utilize cavitron and piezo sonic scalers, hand scale periodontal patients with type I to type III periodontal disease
Administer local and topical anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide
Provide preventive, therapeutic and educational methods for controlling oral disease as an aid to patients
Arestin professional periodontitis treatment and evaluation
Alginate impressions
Recognizes orofacial myofunctional disorders
Highly effective communicator experienced in treating a diverse client population including pediatric patients
Legal and regulatory principles and standards
Ethical decision making
Service learning
Practices within the context of professional obligations and jurisdictional Code of Ethics
Demonstrates personal/professional responsibility to the welfare of society through service activities
Participates in professional organizations at the local, state and national levels
Self-assessment of competence
Demonstration of responsibility and accountability for actions within the various roles of the dental hygienist
Identification of community resources for referrals
Implementation of corrective measures to address personal and professional deficiencies of self
Establishment of a patient dialogue to obtain demographic, medical, family and dental histories, psychological and socioeconomic information relevant to dental hygiene care; and patient expectations and goals for dental hygiene care
Establishment of a patient dialogue to obtain and record the chief complaint of the patient and the history of the present illness
Establishment of and maintenance of the patient record as an accurate and consistent legal document of patient encounters
Identification of the patient’s record including but not limited to medication(s), potential effect(s) on dental and systemic health and impact on dental treatment
Identification of the signs and management of the symptoms of medical emergencies
Identification of the signs of physical, psychological, verbal and substance abuse
Interpretation and correlation of examination and assessment findings
Determination of the unmet needs of the patient based on analysis of assessment findings
Formulation of dental hygiene diagnosis
Provision of humane and compassionate care to all patients

Interpersonal & Critical Thinking Skills:

Patient management
Behavioral modification strategies
Excellent time management
Highly adaptable
Excellent patient relationship skills
Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Client services
Fundraising
Team building
Public speaking
Leadership development
Training
Delegating tasks
Conflict resolution
Reflective listening
Emotional and behavioral development and sensitivity
Able to identify the physiological and psychological indications of anxiety and fear
Addresses patient concerns/issues/problems
Behavior modification and motivation techniques
Cognitive barriers
Counseling skills and motivational interviewing principles
Social and behavioral applied sciences
Fear and anxiety management
Special patient needs
Geriatrics
Cultural competence
Influence of culture on health and illness behaviors
Influence of culture related to oral health
Trends in health care
Health care policy
Economic principles of health care delivery
Health care organization and delivery models
Quality assessment and quality assurance
Relationship of systemic health to oral health and disease
Impact of political and social climate on health care delivery
Critically evaluates health care literature
Critically evaluates sales and continuing education presentations
Application of scientific method to clinical problem-solving
Evidence-based delivery of oral health care
Clinical reasoning skills
Diagnostic skills
Treatment planning
Self-assessment
Reading comprehension
Verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy
Risk assessment
Principles of record keeping/documentation
Concepts of professional liability
Risk management protocols
Legal responsibilities in patient care management
Management of patient information
Elements of applicable local, state and federal regulations

Investment Management Skills – Industry Knowledge:

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The OpenLab at City Tech:A place to learn, work, and share

The OpenLab is an open-source, digital platform designed to support teaching and learning at City Tech (New York City College of Technology), and to promote student and faculty engagement in the intellectual and social life of the college community.