Dental Hygienist-Milton-Signing Bonus!

Valley Health Systems, Inc.; Milton (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Dental Hygienist to provide preventive care and support oral health within our dental clinic.

You will perform prophylaxis, take radiographs, educate patients on brushing and flossing, and assist the dentist during restorative and other procedures.

Requires an associates or bachelor’s in dental hygiene, active licensure, and public health permit preferred; on-site, full-time role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene required.
• Active state licensure required.
• Public Health permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planing and polishing to remove stains and calculus.
• Examine mouth and chart findings; report observations to the dentist.
• Instruct patients on brushing, flossing, denture care and non-prescription product usage.
• Create and maintain dental treatment charts and records.
• Expose and read dental radiographs; alert dentist to observations.
• Assist dentist chairside during restorative, surgical, and endodontic procedures.
• Follow infection control procedures; sterilize instruments and disinfect equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure safety and security of meds and needles.
• Apply topical fluorides, anesthetics and desensitizing agents as needed.
• Perform other tasks to support Valley Health Systems’ mission.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

Job Summary

The dental hygienist is responsible for conducting oral examinations, performing dental prophylaxis, and carrying out other duties related to preservation of dental health and prevention of dental disease.

Job Duties

• Performs oral prophylaxis on patients, scaling, root planning and polishing the teeth to remove stains, plaque, and calculus from tooth surfaces using hand scalers, ultrasonic cleaning instruments and motor or air driven dental polishers.
• Examining the mouth to determine if there are dental problems such as conditions of periodontal disease or tooth decay, chart findings, and reports same to dentist.
• Instructs patients in proper methods of tooth brushing and flossing techniques, care and cleaning or dentures, maintenance of oral health, and/or proper usage of non-prescription medication.
• Creates and maintains dental treatment charts and records.
• Exposes and processes dental radiographs using bite wings, periapical films, and related equipment; reads dental radiographs and alerts dentist to observations.
• Assists dentist at chairside during restorative, surgical, and endodontic procedures.
• Practices and maintains proper infectious disease control procedures, including cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments and disinfection of dental equipment.
• Maintains dental instruments and equipment in proper working order; follows procedures to maintain security of medications, instruments, and needles.
• Applies topical fluorides, topical anesthetics, and desensitizing agents to teeth and/or gums.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the dentist to facilitate the mission of Valley Health Systems in meeting the needs of our patient population.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene
• Appropriate board licensure
• Public Health permit preferred