Dental Hygienist

Enhance Dental; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Dental seeks a committed Dental Hygienist to conduct initial patient screenings and perform dental cleanings. You'll play a vital role in advising patients on oral health and supporting dentists in treatment decisions, contributing to a fast-paced environment focused on quality patient care. Candidates should hold an Associate degree and state license, with responsibilities including patient education and maintaining dental hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate degree from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• State certification required.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient screenings and clean teeth.
• Assist dentists with treatment decisions.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Patient Screening

Oral Health Assessment

Knowledge of Dental Procedures

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene school

State-certified dental hygienist license

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Job Purpose

Dental Hygienists conduct initial patient screenings, clean teeth (e.g. remove plaque) and

advise patients on oral health and preventative care. Dental Hygienists also

help dentists decide treatments for teeth or gum diseases and handle dental emergencies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducting patient screening procedures, such as assessment of oral health conditions,
• review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental
• charting, perio-charting, and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Perform local anesthesia and administer nitrous oxide
• Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from all surfaces of the teeth
• Applying preventive materials to the teeth (e.g., sealants and fluorides)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
• (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
• Counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health
• Making impressions of patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth used by dentists to
• evaluate patient treatment needs)
• Identifying conditions like gingivitis, caries, or periodontitis
• Preparing operatories by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place
• Calling patients to maintain the schedule
• Monitor and order dental supplies as needed
• Performing documentation and office management activities
• Ability to run a double hygiene schedule with an assistant
• Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed
• Maintaining OSHA and HIPPA compliance
• Other job duties as assigned
  
  

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher from a dental hygiene school accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA)

State-certified dental hygienist license

Expanded Functions Preferred If Not Covered By License

• Local Anesthesia
  
  

Working conditions

Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental hygienists will be required to keep up with the flow

of doctors and patients.

Physical Requirements

Dental Hygienists will be required to:

Use their hands and feet to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Repeat the same movements.

Bend or twist their body.

Sit for long periods.

Stand for long periods.

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Reports to: Area Director of Operations/Operations Manager & Operating Doctor

Direct reports: None.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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