Dental Hygienist I — (General Practice Residency) Part-Time
University of Louisville•Aurora, CO
•$31 - $47•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Louisville School of Dentistry is hiring a part-time Dental Hygienist I to provide direct patient care and work closely with the General Practice Residency (GPR) program at UofL Health Jackson Street Outpatient Center, 550 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202. The GPR is a post-graduate training program in general dentistry, with a focus on advanced restorative and/or medically complex cases. This position is scheduled for three days per week.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Dental Hygiene.
- Licensed as a Dental Hygienist.
- Two years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain vital signs, review medical history, perform preliminary examinations, and chart periodontal examinations when indicated.
- Obtain digital bitewing and periapical X-rays as indicated.
- Provide direct patient care to GPR clinic patients, including oral hygiene instruction, scaling, root planing, periodontal maintenance, and dental prophylaxis.
- Explain the causes, prevention, and consequences of periodontal disease to patients.
- Instruct patients on appropriate oral hygiene techniques.
- Provide nutritional counseling when indicated.
- Maintain instruments and operatories according to accepted standards.
- Manage recall appointment schedules and records.
- Work with GPR residents to deliver quality patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The University states that it offers an exceptional benefits package; details are available through its benefits information page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
