Dental Hygienist - Mammoth Lakes, United States - Virtelligence

Description

Job Description

• The Dental Hygienist is responsible for performing assigned duties within his or her scope of practice under the supervision of the dentist.
• Responsibilities and duties for the Dental Hygienist include, but are not limited to, completing intake paperwork, updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental instruments, as well as taking x-rays and performing all oral hygiene services.
• The Dental Hygienist effectively interacts with coworkers, dentists, patients, and the community.

• Assist in extensive treatment planning for periodontal care.
• Exposes and processes radiographs.
• Provides patients with education on preventative dentistry and preventative periodontal care.
• Provide nutritional counseling relating to cessation and prevention of dental disease.
• Provide therapeutic scaling and root planning procedures as needed.
• Provide prophylaxis fluoride treatments.

• Excellent communicator
• Detail oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Compassionate

• State of California Dental Hygienist license required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.