Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

The dental hygienist is responsible for performing those duties that assist the Dental Director or the Dentists in the care and treatment of patients. This position will be working two days per week Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Performs dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease by performing the following duties :

• Perform oral prophylaxis instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene.
• Perform topical fluoride treatment.
• Screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.
• Exposing, processing, and mounting of radiographs.
• Supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage.
• Root planning.
• Perform procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques.
• Provide gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
• Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program.
• Assist in training of dental assistants and other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Abilities

Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure / Registration