Dental Hygienist

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Reports to Office Manager

Background : Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center organization providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson, Bibb, Perry, and Chilton counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high quality care.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Uses dental instruments to check and clean gums.
• Feels lymph nodes to detect swelling or tenderness associated with dental disease.
• Examines gums for sores or disease using probes and other dental instruments.
• Applies fluoride and other cavity protectors.
• Charts and records conditions of disease for diagnosis and treatment.
• Takes X-rays.
• Administers local anesthetics, as directed.
• Provides patient with proper instruction for treatment of disease.
• Forms and molds cast impressions

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