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DENTAL HYGIENIST KEY COMPETENCIES
Assess dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and perio charting
Delivers direct patient care using established dental hygienist procedures
Takes patient vital signs
Performs routine treatment procedures, such as cleaning and polishing
Takes radiographs required for diagnosis of treatment needs by the dentist
Applies sealants and fluorides
Electronic record keeping
Documents patient dental history and chief complaint
Records and reports pertinent observations
Teaches patients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease through proper diet and oral home care
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Completes Treatment Plan as prescribed by the dentist
Reviews and explains treatment plan and associates fees with patient
Ability to articulate and express patients concerns to dentist
Primary treatment coordinator
Ancillary duties as needed
Requirements
Dental Hygienist Essential Requirements
·Individual must be reliable. This is a full time position.
· Completed dental hygiene certificate program or Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene and has current Hygienist license for state of Virginia. NEW GRADS WELCOME!
· Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
· Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
· Ability to demonstrate teamwork approach to job responsibilities
· Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
· Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
· Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments with a positive approach
· Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
· Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals and written correspondence
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form