POSITION SUMMARY: A dental hygienist is an oral health professional licensed to provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services to the public. A dental hygienist’s primary duties are to care for patients using an individual oral health regiment. This position has the ability to work 3-5 days/week
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Listed below are some services that are in the scope of care that a dental hygienist may be able to perform.
Health history assessment
Dental hygiene exam and charting of extra oral and extra oral conditions. Which include periodontal charting, dental charting and classifying occlusion
Dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning
Remove hard and soft deposits (Calculus, Trofilan/plagleg stain) from tooth surfaces.
Periodontal scaling and root planning
Administration of local anesthesia for Parx control
Apply tooth-decay preventive agents (Fluoride, sea (Ants) to the teeth.
Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation
Placement of satfeogival prescription drugs for prevention and treatment of periodontal disease
Expose, process and interpret dental x-rays
Place and remove periodontal dressings
Patient oral hygiene instruction to provide better health care maintenance.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other work related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Valid and active hygiene license to practice in the State of Maryland (Required)
