Dental Hygienist

Job description

Description Description: We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to help treat patients and promote good oral health practices. You’ll help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies. As a Dental Hygienist, you should be reliable and able to build trust with patients of all ages. You should have deep knowledge of relevant health and safety rules and a good eye for oral diseases and anomalies. If you have a steady hand and great bedside manner, we’d like to meet you. Responsibilities: - Ensure patients feel as comfortable as possible before their examination - Sterilize dental instruments properly - Conduct initial mouth screenings and check oral health history - Identify conditions like gingivitis, caries or periodontitis - Clean and help protect patients’ teeth (e.g. remove plaque or apply fluoride) - Educate patients of all ages on proper teeth care (by demonstrating, for example, good brushing techniques) - Give instructions to patients after operations or other dental procedures - Take X-rays or dental impressions - Assist dentists with selecting appropriate treatments for various diseases (including oral cancer) - Maintain documentation an...