Dental Hygienist

Full Time| PG13 - Monday-Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm |

(Please Note : The selected candidate will be required to obtain a certification to administer anesthesia within the 1st year of employment.)

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.

Job Purpose or Objective(s) : As the Dental Hygienist, you will provide clinical and educational services under the general direction and guidance of a dentist. You will report to the Director.

Primary Tasks :

• Perform chair side prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, sub gingival scaling and root planning by using hand instruments, and ultrasonic devices.
• Observe and chart all oral conditions and periodontal problems by examining the patients’ teeth, mouth, throat, and pharynx.
• Place temporary restorations, desensitizing agents, sealants, remove sutures, and change periodontal dressings.
• Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques, nutritional and dietary counseling for control of dental disease, tobacco counseling, and care of removable appliances and bridges.
• Administer anesthesia and medications such as topical anesthetic, local anesthetic, topical fluoride gel, topical fluoride varnish, and may administer nitrous oxide.
• Review patient dental history, medical history, medications, chart, and radiographs before initiating treatment.
• Practice infection control standards as set forth by company policy and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Required Education, Skills and Experience :

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