Dental Hygienist - Level II

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute‑care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state‑of‑the‑art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest‑quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent, and patient‑centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary‑care areas—Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health—in addition to more than eighty specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number‑one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high‑quality health services without exception, guided by the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).

Responsibilities

• Examine, chart, and clean teeth, removing soft and hard deposits.
• Take and develop dental X‑rays.
• Prepare local anesthesia and assist in oral surgery and extractions.
• Administer preventive treatments such as topical fluorides and pit‑and‑fissure sealants when necessary.
• Provide instruction on oral hygiene and conduct educational programs.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain the hygienic condition of equipment and the health‑care setting.
• Mix amalgams, cements, silicates, and other materials as needed.
• Requisition supplies, keep records, and perform related work.
• Examine and prioritize patients requiring preventive and remedial dental care; follow up to ensure treatment is provided.
• Examine cavities, sealants, and oral pathology for research purposes; chart and record findings.
• Work with dentists and administrators to support screening for oral cancer, counsel and educate patients, and collect oral‑cancer data.
• Train and guide Assignment Level I Dental Hygienists.
• Conduct surveys and community‑outreach activities to identify and address dental disease trends.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist issued by the New York State Department of Education.
• For Assignment Level II: at least one year of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist (in addition to meeting the Level I qualifications).