Dental Hygienist

Job description

We are looking to hire a Dental Hygienist to join our Primary Healthcare Clinic! Responsibilities: Health history assessment: Patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking blood pressure and pulse. Dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning. Dental hygiene exam and charting of intra-oral and extra-oral conditions, which include periodontal charting, dental charting and classifying occlusion. Remove hard and soft deposits (calculus, biofilm/plaque, stain) from tooth surfaces. Periodontal scaling and root planning. Apply tooth-decay preventive agents (fluoride, sealants, silver diamine fluoride) to teeth. Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation. Placement of subgingival prescription drugs for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Expose, process and interpret dental x-rays. Place and remove temporary fillings and periodontal dressings. Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., toothbrushing, flossing and nutritional counseling). Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health. Making impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to evaluate patient treatment needs). May mix amalgam, cement, composite, and other materials. Sterilize instruments and maintain clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition. Meet metrics for HEDIS measure dental annual visit and dental screenings Qualifications: Four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent. Must possess a current registration of a New York State Dental Hygienist and License. Required Experience: - Experience as a Dental Hygienist OR 6 months to one year of supervised Clinical Dental Hygiene practice in an accredited Dental Hygiene Program. - Experience as a Dental Hygienist for both children and adults. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Excellent patient relationship skills, ability to communicate effectively with a diverse client population. Job Type: Full-time