Dental Hygienist
About the role
Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems to aid the supervisor dentist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Provides comprehensive, professional dental hygiene treatment/service as directed by dentist supervisor.
Treatment includes x-rays, prophylaxis, scaling when indicated, Deep Scaling with Anesthesia, fluoride treatments and dental sealants.
Accommodates scheduling of patients in order to fully utilize the clinical session as directed by dentist supervisor.
Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients and parent/guardians as appropriate, and documents such in patient record.
Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations.
P practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.
Responsibilities
- Breaks down and set up operatory between patients
- May serve as a lead worker under broad supervision
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university
- Current Georgia dental hygienist license
- Two years of related experience
Benefits
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Pay
Not specified