Dental Hygienist - Dominguez Hills Dental Group - Carson, CA

Dental Hygienist
Summary
Performs a variety of oral health clinical procedures and provides oral health Education.
Typical Duties
1. Administers prophylactic treatment by the scaling and polishing of teeth.
2. Documents area of existing restorations and notable areas of possible decay and disease
for dentist's review. When appropriate, may call in dentist for immediate consultation.
3. Takes x-rays to determine extent of any decay and disease.
4. Administers fluoride treatment as needed.
5. Updates medical history of patient, highlighting significant information for dentist's review.
6. Instructs patients in oral hygiene technique, answering patient questions and providing
other Educational information relevant to oral hygiene.
7. Practices universal precautions and other sterilization and infection control procedures,
and maintains equipment.
8. Provides associated administrative support, including maintaining patient documentation,
patient communication and other record-keeping.
9. Performs related duties as required.
Typical Requirements
Education: Licensing as a Dental Hygienist and registration in California required
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60.24 - $62.34 per hour
Expected hours: 28 per week
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Ability to Commute:

Carson, CA 90746 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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