Dental Hygienist - RDH MDI

POSITION TITLE : DENTAL HYGIENIST - Integrated Medical / Dental (RDH-MDI)

FLSA : EXEMPT

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Perform comprehensive oral exams to evaluate oral health and hygiene status.
• Provide patient education on effective oral hygiene practices and the importance of preventive care.
• Tailor individualized oral care plans to meet each patient's specific needs.
• Carry out scaling, root planing, and polishing procedures.
• Administer treatments, including fluoride applications and sealants, to enhance oral health.
• Take and analyze X-rays to help detect dental conditions and inform treatment strategies.
• Collaborate with dentists and healthcare providers to design integrated, multidisciplinary care plans.
• Coordinate with medical teams to ensure safe and effective dental treatment for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Educate patients about the link between oral health and overall wellness, such as the role of gum health in heart disease prevention.
• Keep meticulous, accurate patient records and document assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Engage in community outreach and wellness programs to raise oral health awareness.
• Stay updated on current dental hygiene research and best practices in integrated care.
• Advocate for patients' oral health needs within the healthcare system.
• Comply with all regulatory standards for patient records.
• Collaborate with medical and dental providers to assess children's oral health, including evaluations for oral pathology.
• Offer nutritional counseling and oral hygiene guidance to both children and their parents.
• Provide toothbrush prophylaxis, dental polishing, and sealant applications as time allows.
• Administer topical fluoride applications.
• Perform full-mouth debridement (FMD), scaling in the presence of gingivitis, scaling and root planing (SRP), X-rays, and other hygienist duties when supporting dental clinics.
• Clean and sterilize instruments, and ensure upkeep and sanitation of equipment and treatment areas.
• Support improved access to urgent care and facilitate patient referrals to the dental clinic.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

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