Part-Time Dental Hygienist – Atlanta & Onaway - Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Bogota, NJ

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Bogota, NJ

Job Description

Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. is looking to add a part-time dental hygienist to our team in Atlanta and Onaway.SUMMARY: Performs oral evaluations, dental prophylaxis and other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Oral Evaluation and Prophylaxis – 50%

Evaluates patient’s mouth, performs and records vital signs, head and neck inspection and notifies Dentist of suspicion of periodontal disease, decay, urgent dental needs or abnormal findings.
Performs oral prophylaxis including scaling, root planning and polishing to remove tooth stains, plaque and calculus.
Applies fluoride and sealants as prescribed by the Dentist and/or policy and procedure.
Removes periodontal, surgical packs and sutures.
Instructs patients in oral hygiene and records treatment information in patient records.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent in dental hygiene; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current, valid State of Michigan dental hygienist license. BLS Required at hire.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person

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