Reviewing client medical and dental history
Screening for oral cancer
Assessing overall gum health
Removing plaque and tartar
Administering local anesthetic
Applying fluoride and other cavity preventing materials
Demonstrating proper oral care techniques
Counselling for diet as it relates to oral health
Counselling for tobacco-use cessation
Providing information and referrals to other health professionals
Applying Silver Diamine Fluoride (can stop the progress on an already formed cavity)
Interim Stabilization Therapy (IST) (temporary restorative procedure)
Apply sealants
Whitening (bleaching)
Desensitizing (apply specific liquid to sensitive teeth)
Intraoral x-rays