Clinical skills are an integral part of the total treatment procedures to control and maintain health.
- Head/Neck and intraoral cancer screening
- Blood pressure screenings
- Thorough dental exam and periodontal screening
- Exposing, mounting and interpreting radiographs (Full Mouth Series, Panorex, and Bitewings)
- Educating and motivating patients about oral health and providing home care instruction based on patient’s needs
- Administering local anesthesia training- not yet certified
- Applying Oraqix and topical agents
- Deep scaling and root planning using ultrasonics and hand instruments
- Oral prophylaxis
- Fluoride treatments (Varnish, foam, gel)
- Placement of Arestin and evaluate pocket depths before and after the treatment
- Placement of sealants with rubber dam and cotton roll isolation methods (adults and children)
- Air polishing and engine polishing
- Arestin
- Taking and pouring Alginate impressions
- Periodontal dressing placement and removal
- Dietary Counseling for Prevention of Dental Decay and Screening for Caries