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Dental Hygienist
Estimated Pay | $49 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Brandywine, Maryland |
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Dental Hygienist
FLSA Category: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
Date Issued: December 2017, Revised November 2023
Job Summary:
This position provides dental hygiene and promotes dental health. Responsible for providing patient care as appropriate in the clinical setting under the supervision of a general dentist.
Essential Functions:
Screening of patients to include review health history, inspection of head and neck, evaluation for oral cancer, taking blood pressure and dental charting
Perform cleanings and address concerns related to patients teeth, gums, and related structures or tissues the mouth.
Work with dentist to refer patients who have abnormalities including cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths
Placement of sealants and application of fluoride
Taking dental radiographs
Educating patients about appropriate oral hygiene strategies including nutrition, flossing, use of fluoride, and other aspects of dental care
Oversees maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other dental records.
Inspects and makes recommendations regarding sanitation and elimination of health hazards.
Refers patients to oral specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
May conduct oral examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
Provides direct patient care as needed and appropriate to serve the community in accordance with the organization’s Health Care Plan.
Provides appropriate documentation of clinical care provided in a timely manner. This includes maintenance of patient charts in accordance with clinic protocols, and timely documentation of clinical procedures on encounter forms.