Dental Hygienist

Coplin Health Systems•Parkersburg, WV

56d•Onsite

About The Position

A dental hygienist is to perform advanced prophylactic and preventive dental procedures and work directly with the dentist and support staff to assure quality dental care to all patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program with an associate or bachelor degree.
Computer experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Must show the ability to complete medical/dental office work in an accurate manner with reasonable speed in an atmosphere that has frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Skills in community dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform oral prophylaxis
Taking Radiographs
Review patient’s medical and dental history
Examine the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidence of plaque and periodontal disease and chart all findings
Inspect the mouth and throat for evidence of disease
Perform routine x-rays and refer abnormalities to the dentist
Prepare dental hygiene treatment plan and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment
Perform deep subgingival scaling, root debridement, and curettage under local anesthesia
Polish teeth and apply stannous fluoride
Educate patients on the need for daily oral health and fluoride
Expose, develop, and process dental radiographs
Community out-reach program involvement
Participate in the review and implementation of procedures designed to ensure the comfort and safety of patients.
Perform miscellaneous office functions as necessary.
Maintain professional appearance and positive customer relations as established in the Employee Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
Maintain established standards regarding confidentiality.
Other assigned duties by the Administrator.