Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of dental office practices and procedures.
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Ability to evaluate patient conditions and make referrals.
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Ability to effectively organize time and materials.
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Ability to effectively work with dentists, colleagues, patients, and the public.
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Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
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Ability to desire to work as a team member.
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Ability to travel without assistance as needed.
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Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
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Skill in the understanding of, and sensitivity to, persons of all educational, cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
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Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during the working day.
Qualifications/Education Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in dental hygiene; current licensure by the State of Mississippi; demonstrated ability to perform position duties; and experience as a dental hygienist.
Core Competencies
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Promotes and educates patients as to proper preventative techniques, including sulcular brushing and flossing.
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Administers in-office fluoride treatments and assists the dentist in determining supplemental fluoride treatments.
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Performs teeth prophylaxis appropriately.
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Removes calcerious deposits on teeth.
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Assists in community fluoride and oral hygiene programs (i.e. in schools, etc.).
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Adequately maintains an active recall system in conjunction with the receptionist.
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Takes and processes radiographs accurately and as needed.
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Treats patients with respect and assists in prevention and dental care not requiring the expertise of the dentist.
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Calls hygiene patients to remind them of their appointment times.
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Appropriately documents services rendered in patient charts.
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Develops oral hygiene plans.
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Assists the dentist as required; performs other duties as assigned.
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Performs related tasks and other duties as requested or required.
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Upholds, complies with, and enforces the Core Principles and Code of Conduct
