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)