Dental Hygienist Full-time or Part-time

Portland Dentistry is looking for an incredible Registered Dental Hygienist for a full-time opportunity with an awesome practice in the Portland area.

This office values work/life balance and does not cut hours for patient no-show.

Below are some of the duties you will be expected to perform:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums using dental instruments.
• Examines gums using probes to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Feels lymph nodes under patients chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
• Applies fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
• Exposes and develops x-ray film.
• Records and reviews patient medical histories. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
• Maintains dental equipment and sharpens and sterilizes dental instruments.
• Provides clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.