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 regimen. This position has the ability to work 3-5 days/week, averaging 32 hours.
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 extraoral and intraoral conditions. These 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 planing
Administration of local anesthesia for pain control
Apply tooth-decay preventive agents (Fluoride, sea (Ants) to the teeth.
Dental hygiene nutritional and dietary evaluation
Placement of therapeutic 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)
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Salary
$50–$55
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Calculusunmatched
Dental Hygieneunmatched
Disease Treatmentunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Periodonticsunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Radiographyunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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