Dental Hygienist

North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN) 

Job Title: Registered Dental Hygienist  

Department: Dental  

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Summary: 

The position of dental hygienist will work along with dental providers and dental assistants to address the oral health needs in patient of all ages in a community health setting. The dental hygienist works under the supervision of licensed dental providers. Working in close proximity with patients, the dental hygienist will perform basic dental care tasks, focused on keeping patient’s teeth and gums clean and providing oral hygiene education. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Completes dental prophylaxis by removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins. 

• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides) 

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols. 

• Prepares patient for dental hygiene treatment by welcoming, soothing, seating, and draping patient. 

• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests. 

• Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments. 

• Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patient's oral health. 

• Detects disease by completing oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession 

• Taking and developing radiographic studies. 

• Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and sealants 

• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions 

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