Dental Hygienist

Essential Functions

• Health history assessment
• Dental hygiene exam and charting of extra oral and extra oral conditions, including periodontal charting, dental charting, and classifying occlusion
• Dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning
• Remove hard and soft deposits (calculus, plaque stain) from tooth surfaces
• Periodontal scaling and root planning
• Administration of local anesthesia for pain control
• Apply tooth decay preventive agents (fluoride, sealants) to the teeth
• Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation
• Placement of safeogival prescription drugs for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease
• Expose, process, and interpret dental x-rays
• Place and remove periodontal dressings
• Patient oral hygiene instruction to provide better health care maintenance

Other Responsibilities

Perform other work related duties as assigned.