Dental Hygienist

Job Description

Dental Hygienist

• Assesses dental conditions and risk, uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and perio-charting; takes patient vital signs as required.
• Delivers direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants, fluorides and varnishes, and related procedures
• Develops and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education and risk protocols, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a dentist.
• Minimum 3 years experience, current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the state and current CPR. Certification to administer anesthesia and Spanish speaking preferred.