Dental Hygienist-Rochelle Hackley DDS

Responsibilities

• Patient screening procedures, including oral health assessments, health history reviews, oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, dental charting, and taking vitals and photos.
• Taking and processing dental radiographs, CBCT, and panoramic x-rays.
• Removing calculus, plaque, and stains (hard and soft deposits) from teeth surfaces.
• Applying preventive materials such as sealants and fluorides.
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies, including tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
• Making impressions for study casts and using iTero for digital impressions.
• Performing documentation and office management activities.
• Maintaining instruments and equipment with care.
• Becoming efficient in techniques including scanning (iTero), probing (Perio), Arestin, periodontal therapy, root planning & scaling, anesthesia, and whitening.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dental Hygienist in Maryland.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Professional, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Positive, punctual, and a reliable team player.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.