Technical: This position will be under the direct supervision of a qualified dentist to perform the following: 1) Review and revise patient histories and to record patient's vital signs; 2) Help to acquaint patients with preventive oriented practice philosophy; 3) Chart existing restorations on new patients, as well as the existence of clinical, present disease; 4) Perform thorough oral prophylaxes (cleanings) on scheduled patients which include proper use of ultrasonic cleaning devises, scaling instruments, polishing and flossing; 5) Educate, motivate, and reinforce proper rationale and methods of plaque removal and control, with appropriate nutritional guidance as well; 6) Apply topical fluorides and occlusal sealants on indicated patients; 7) Make appropriate study models on indicated patients; 8) Explain treatment alternatives to patients; 9) Record specific treatment performed on patient chart, as well as other patient information as needed; 10) Expose, process, and mount necessary x-rays; 11) Aid in chair-side assisting as necessary; 12) Handle sharpening, sterilizations, and maintenance of all instruments and equipment; and 13) Help to reconfirm and appoint patients. Job Title T14202 Dental Hygienist Position Number T14202 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department AAH SODM CPDREG2 SLC6 Sylva Suppt Department Homepage www.ecu.edu/dentistry Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Dental Hygienist Competency Level 3 - Advanced Working Title T14202 Dental Hygienist - Sylva Number of Vacancies Varies Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Varies Full time or Part time Part Time Hourly Salary Rate/Range $40.00-$50.00 Position Location (City) Sylva Position Type Temporary Staff Job Category Staff - Temporary Be a Pirate!