Part-Time Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner

Dental-Keramik Sailer & Christoph GmbH; Allison Park (PA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC’s Children’s Hampton Dental Office in Allison Park, PA is seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist Practitioner. The role requires a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) certification and the ability to work independently in a clinical setting.

The Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner provides prophylactic and therapeutic services and educates patients on prevention of dental disease, performing radiographs and maintaining records in collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Certification as Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) required.
• Ability to work independently in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and cares for teeth within the standard of care, including polishing, scaling, and root planing.
• Provides oral health education to patients.
• May perform approved preventive treatments (fluoride, sealants).
• Advises patients on home care and treatment of teeth and gums.
• Takes and develops radiographs.
• Maintains accurate records of services and communicates with the health care team.
• Supports clinic organization and procedures, and manages supplies.

Skills

PHDHP Certification

Independent work capability

Job description

UPMC’s Children’s Hampton Dental Office in Allison Park, PA is seeking a Part-Time Dental Hygienist Practitioner. The role requires a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP) certification and the ability to work independently in a clinical setting.

The Dental Hygienist/Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner provides prophylactic and therapeutic services and educates patients on prevention of dental disease, performing radiographs and maintaining records in collaboration with the