Dental Hygienist

About the role

As an employee of HealthSource of Ohio, you may apply for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP). This unique benefit offers Registered Dental Hygienists an opportunity to have student loans repaid—$50,000 for full-time or $25,000 for part-time—without tax liability, in exchange for providing care in urban, rural, or tribal communities with limited access to care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient intake and preparation for exam functions in a constant, steady fashion.
• Maintains organization and sets priorities to facilitate patient flow.
• Prepares the dental operatory for specific procedures.
• Performs adult and pediatric prophylaxis.
• Takes patient’s vital signs and any radiographs needed for the exam, which may include a panorex, a full mouth series, bitewings, periapical, or occlusal radiographs.
• Conducts preliminary exam for dental decay, charts DMF teeth, and assesses OHI.
• Completes root planning and scaling procedures, topical fluoride application, sealant application, and dental recall procedures for adults and children.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ADA-accredited dental hygiene school.
• Licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist by the Ohio Board of Dental Examiners.
• 1-2 years of dental experience preferred.