Part Time Dental Hygienist

Required experience:

Job Description:

The Dental Hygienist must be a team player in our practice. Responsibilities include:

Clean and sterilize instruments, operatory and hygiene supply area.
Patient screening procedures such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure/ pulse.
Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth.
Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, tooth brushing and flossing.
Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health.
Taking impressions of patient’s teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs).
Performing documentation and office management activities.
Maintain records on dental status of patients and services rendered.
Take radiographs; trace radiographs required for corrective treatment.
Assisting dentist with procedures as required; set up instruments and other equipment.
Calling patients for recall and care appointments.
Organize hygiene inventory and make request to dental assistant of supplies to be ordered.
Cleanliness:
1. Ensure instruments are spotless and clean
2. Organize and clean hygiene bay
3. Clean any other parts of the office that appear dirty or to need cleaning

Please email us at progressivedental@coxinet.net with your resume and references.

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