Here are the lists of soft and hard skills that I learned from the dental hygiene program and the job experiments that I need to become a dental hygienist:
- CPR
- Cavitron Ultrasonic scaler
- Scaling and root planing
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Caries risk assessment
- Dietary Counseling for Prevention of Dental Decay
- Oral cancer examination
- Blood pressure screening
- Exposing and interpret bitewing, full mouth, and panoramic radiographs
- Pit and fissure sealants placement with Rubber Dam or Cotton roll
- Arestin placement
- Air and Engine polishing
- Fluoride application
- Periodontal dressing
- Dental impression and modeling
- Infection Control Protocols
- Compassion
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic skills in operating Microsoft software
- Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)