Dental Hygienist

Job Title

Dental Hygienist

Duties

Duties included but are not limited to the following:

• Performs examinations, applies topical agents such as fluoride and antibiotics, plans periodontal treatment and provides patient education related to dental hygiene
• Administers oral prophylactic and dental hygiene treatment to patients presenting a variety of conditions
• Performs procedures, such as medical and dental history review to search for evidence of past and present conditions which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment
• Reviews patient's dietary habits and instructs patients in self-care therapy and proper diet as they relate to oral health
• Examines the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease and charts findings
• Inspects the oral cavity and pharynx for evidence of disease, such as oral cancer
• Interprets routine radiographs to identify anatomical structures, subgingival calculus, caries and periodontal pockets
• Prepares dental hygiene treatment plans including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment
• Performs a complete oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients
• Performs subgingival scaling, root planning and curettage under local anesthesia
• Administers local anesthetics
• Polishes the teeth and applies fluoride for hypersensitivity and caries prevention
• Applies locally delivered antibiotics in periodontal pockets when indicated
• Desensitizes root surfaces, removes sutures, and gives post treatment instructions
• Takes impressions for study casts, night guards and TMJ appliances
• Instructs patients at chairside in oral hygiene, brushing, flossing techniques and the proper use of periodontal aids
• Cleans, sharpens and sends all hygiene instruments to SPS for sterilization
• Keeps operatory supplied with all necessary equipment, instruments and disposable supplies needed for the proper treatment of patients
• Electronically enters conditions of the teeth and oral tissues, progress notes, appointments and the type of treatment administered by way of the CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) and the DRM (Dental Record Manager) programs

Work Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized

Telework: Not authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required