Dental Hygienist

Job description

Job Description: Job Summary: The Dental Hygienist provides professional dental care in the field of dental hygiene including all related clinical procedures. Has broad responsibilities for clinical and community dental health education activities. Essential Job Functions: - Oral prophylaxis; oral hygiene instructions including proper tooth brushing, flossing, nutrition, as well as the need for professional care. - Application of topical fluorides; placement of sealants; screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology, oral cancer, and medical history. - Expose radiographs; supra and sub gingival scaling and root planning. - Procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques; gross debridement in the treatment of acute periodontal conditions. - Performing expanded duties where qualified; administration of local anesthetics. - Carry out oral health assessment and record the medical history of the patient. - Able to give preventive and therapeutic treatment. - Accurately documents information in patient records. - Attends to the needs of patients with the utmost patience, care, compassion and understanding. - Primarily responsible for the initiat...