Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description Job Description Summary We are looking for a team-oriented individual who is outgoing with impressive communication skills, organized, professional, service minded, and willing to go above and beyond the basic responsibilities of the job. As a Dental Hygienist, you will be our dental health educator for our patients, you will be utilizing your knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat diseases and/or abnormalities, and you will work with both the dentist and patient to resolve any active diseases including caries or periodontal disease and much more. Responsibilities Evaluates a patient’s current health status including all medications Performs an extraoral and intraoral examination and oral cancer screening Completes a comprehensive dental and periodontal charting that includes a detailed description and evaluation of the gingiva and periodontium Develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on the oral health findings Exposes, processes, and interprets dental radiographs (x-rays) Removes biofilm plaque and calculus (soft and hard deposits) from teeth both coronal and apical to (above and below) the gingival margin (gumline) using dental instruments Applies caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth Discusses the progress being made toward isolating evidence that notes the potential association between systemic and oral health and disease Provides patient education on biofilm plaque control and home care protocol by incorporating techniques and products that will become part of an individualized self- care oral hygiene program Counsels and coordinates tobacco cessation programs Educates patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health Ensures that the patient knows why they need continuing care and that they have a follow up appointment that is set by the office Requirements Completion of accredited Dental Hygiene program National and/or Active State RDH license Maintain a current license to practice including certifications as appropriate Passion for patient education