Hygienist Full Time

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Job DetailsJob Location: FL North Lakeland - Lakeland, FL 33809Position Type: HygienistJob Purpose: Registered Dental Hygienists are assigned duties and responsibilities which involve licensed professional work providing dental hygiene services. A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) implements appropriate standard of care therapy, assists a dentist in providing hygiene, periodontal or dental care and treatment, provides dental hygiene assessments, creates treatment plans based on a dentist's diagnosis, and provides oral and overall health care education and instruction to patients. Duties and Responsibilities: Assess patients' teeth, bone, and periodontal tissues indicating the presence of any abnormalities or suspected diseases or conditions. Creates periodontal treatment plans based on the dentist's diagnosis. Bring to the immediate attention of the dentist any suspected lesion in the mouth or on the teeth. Thoroughly remove soft and hard deposits and extrinsic stain from teeth, using hand instruments, ultrasonic cavitron inserts, and prophy handpieces. Instruct patients on good oral hygiene practices, recommend appropriate products or devices for patients' home care, and provide o...