Dental Hygienist

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the coordination dental care tasks, mostly focused on keeping patients' teeth and gums clean.

Essential Functions

• Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease.
• May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
• Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
• Expose and develop x-ray film.
• Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
• Treat dental problems or diseases.
• Record patient medical histories.
• Fabricate medical devices.
• Examine mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures.
• Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: Minimum of an associate degree required.
• Experience: Licensed as a dental hygienist in good standing within the state of Louisiana.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Other Requirements: Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. BLS Certification required.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

$27 - $42 hourly