HYGIENIST, School of Dental Medicine, Clinical Affairs

About the role

A Dental Hygienist is a licensed member of the dental team responsible for the preventive aspects of oral health that provide clinical, education and therapeutic services that promote optimal oral health.

Responsibilities

• Collecting patient and clinical data by reviewing and updating medical history, identifying contraindications and requesting medical clearance as necessary, performing oral cancer screenings and perio assessments, charting dental findings.
• P Practicing infection control by maintaining a sterile environment in the operatory, inspecting instruments for sterility. Practices universal precautions.
• Providing clinical services by exposing radiographs, performing dental cleanings, performing scaling and root planning with the local anesthesia, dispense fluoride and administer therapeutic agents.
• Providing patient education by reviewing home care, oral hygiene instructions and reviewing treatment plans with the patient.

Requirements

• Associate's/Vocational Degree Required and Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Dental Hygienist license required.
• Three to Five years' work experience.

Qualifications

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Part-Time.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Minimum $86,050.00

Schedule

Part-Time