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