- Ability to gain the cooperation of the patient to elicit required information;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and interpret & maintain
- Ability to deal tactfully with the public & diverse populations;
- Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations & making decisions;
- Ability to work well with others;
- Customer service skills and;
- Computer & electronic medical recordsskills (Knowledge of Dentrix software is
- Assesses patients' oral health condition;
- Reviews health histories;
- Completes oral cancer screening (including head & neck examination);
- Completes dental charts;
- Communicates with the Dentist;
- Performs prophylaxis;
- Performs scaling, root planing, and full mouth debridements;
- Completes full mouth charting (probing depths) & placement of sealants;
- Takes & processes Scan-X radiographs;
- Completes oral hygiene instruction;
- Discusses smoke cessation and nutrition concerns with patients;
- Cleans room and prepares it for next patient and;
- Assists with sterilization of instruments.
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Dental Hygienist - Winston Salem, United States - Forsyth County (NC)
Description
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Cleveland Avenue Dental Center is seeking a part-time Dental Hygienist to work with a supportive dental team in a community health care setting.
The Dental Hygienist will obtain baseline oral hygiene assessment data based upon accepted principles of oral hygiene and periodontal care.
The Hygienist must be knowledgeable and able to complete the required documentation for the patients' electronic dental record to reflect the nature of condition, care, and/or treatment needed and provided.
Distinguishing FeaturesTypical Work Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited two-year program of Dental Hygiene and licensed to practice as a Dental Hygienist in North Carolina.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: