Assess, plan and deliver direct dental care and associated services to dental patients, utilizing PCHC established dental hygiene protocol and procedures.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Hygiene.
Active Local Anesthesia Licensure
Current licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the state of Rhode Island.
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a community ambulatory dental clinic environment emphasizing Public Health strongly preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assess dental condition and needs of patient; uses patient screening procedures, to include medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting; takes patient vital signs as required.
Deliver direct patient care to patients as assigned, using established dental hygienist procedures; performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning, polishing, x-rays, application of sealants and fluorides, and related procedures.
Develop and implements individualized dental care plans for patients; performs patient education, discharge planning, and patient/family teaching under the supervision of a qualified dentist.