Registered Dental Hygienist

Description

The RDH is in a special position to provide our patients the most important health service: ongoing preventive oral care by cleaning, scaling and polishing teeth to prevent gum disease.

Essential Duties:

• •Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment
• •Takes radiographs as directed by the doctor
• •Records evaluation of periodontal conditions, occlusal relations and extent of prophylaxis on dental chart to ensure a complete diagnosis and proper treatment plan by the dentist
• •Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room
• •Administers Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen to patients as applicable
• •Applies non aerosol and non caustic topical agents and pit and fissure sealants
• •Removes excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth
• •Assists doctor during clinical exam and record findings and recommendations
• •Performs oral cancer exam on all patients
• •Scales, polishes, and applies fluoride to patient’s teeth
• •Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilizing and sharpening all instruments, cleaning hand pieces and room, restocking supplies
• •Inspects patient’s oral cavity and charts lesions, existing restorations and missing teeth
• •Evaluates gingival health and health of all oral tissue
• •Executes root planning and Myofunctional evaluations
• •Educates patients on the importance of preventative care, the disease process and the role of bacteria; provides appropriate educational literature and instruction on home care
• •Cleans restorations and appliances (partials, dentures, etc.)
• •Schedules patient’s next treatment appointment or communicates with appropriate staff to ensure this is done before patient leaves the practice
• •Implements and monitors recall system; contacts patients who are overdue for a recall
• •Any other duties as assigned

Education / Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• •Valid X-ray certificate
• •Current RDH license
• •CPR & first aid certificate

Benefits:

• •Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• •401(k)
• •PTO and Holiday pay
• •Competitive Pay

Schedule: