5%) Education: Associate's Degree Associate in Dental Hygiene Required Work Experience: 1-3 years Direct clinical practice Required or Recent graduation from an accredited Dental Hygiene program Required Licenses: Dental Hygienist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required LOCAL-Local Anesthesia - State Board of Dentistry Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and techniques sufficient to be able to perform the full scope of preventive dental hygiene services, including dental hygiene diagnosis of dental disease, oral health screenings, oral cancer screening, oral-systemic health education, fluoride treatment, dental sealants, prophylactic cleanings, and NSPT, (scaling and root planning). The dental hygienist will also be responsible for completing medical and dental histories, taking necessary radiographs according to ALARA principles, taking vital signs when indicated and ensuring the patient's periodontal and de Essential Functions: Patient care: Performs dental hygiene assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for dental hygiene services.