Job Description
Dental Hygienist – Full Time
Candidate must speak Spanish and be certified in local anesthesia
Duties include:
-patient screening: review of medical history, intraoral and extraoral exams, assessment of oral health conditions, dental and periodontal charting, taking of blood pressure
-taking radiographs/x-rays
-removing plaque and calculus from teeth using both hand scaling and cavitron
-polishing of teeth
-applying preventive materials to teeth (sealants and fluorides)
-administering local anesthesia when dentist is present
-teaching patients oral hygiene and nutritional strategies to maintain good oral health
-demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques
-making appropriate referrals when needed
-performing proper documentation in EMR
-thorough breakdown and cleaning of operatory in between patients and at end of the day
-proper sterilization of instruments
How to Apply
Link: Job & Application Details
Email: resumes@norwalkchc.org