Registered Dental Hygienist

Oral Health Professional

The RDH is in a special position to provide our patients the most important health service: ongoing preventive oral care by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease.

Essential Duties:

• Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment
• Takes radiographs as directed by the doctor
• Records evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist
• Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room
• Administers Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen to patients as applicable
• Applies non aerosol and non caustic topical agents and pit and fissure sealants
• Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth
• Assists doctor during clinical exam and record findings and recommendations
• Performs oral cancer exam on all patients
• Scales, polishes, and applies fluoride to patient's teeth
• Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening all instruments, cleaning hand pieces and room, restocking supplies
• Inspects patient's oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
• Evaluates gingival health and health of all oral tissue
• Executes root planning and Myofunctional evaluations
• Educates patients on the importance of preventative care, the disease process and the role of bacteria; provides appropriate educational literature and instruction on home care
• Cleans restorations and appliances (partials, dentures, etc.)
• Schedules patient's next treatment appointment or communicates with appropriate staff to ensure this is done before patient leaves the practice
• Implements and monitors recall system; contacts patients who are overdue for a recall
• Any other duties as assigned

Education / Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid X-ray certificate
• Current RDH license
• CPR & first aid certificate

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Competitive Pay