Dental Hygienist

Westside Family Healthcare Inc•Wilmington, DE

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that provides high quality primary medical care. The Dental Hygienist is a licensed primary oral health care professional whose goal is to assist Westside Family Health patients in achieving and maintaining optimum oral health. The Dental Hygienist cleans teeth and examines mouth, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants. Working at Westside means working in a Primary Care Medical Home, which is a way to provide healthcare that puts the patient at the center of health care decision-making. Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by providing equal access to quality healthcare.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program
Current Delaware dental hygiene license - Dental hygienists can apply for license by reciprocity if they hold a current Dental Hygienist license in another jurisdiction and have practiced as a Hygienist at least three of the past five years.
Current with continuing education
Basic life support certification

Responsibilities

Examine and thoroughly document oral conditions, including those of the head and neck region, through the use of clerical measurement, radiographs and other assessment methods
Perform thorough removal of hard and soft deposit with ultrasonic/hand instrumentation and polishing of supra gingival crowns
Review and record patient medical histories
Develop individualized oral hygiene programs for home care
Diet analysis and counseling for dental care control and prevention
Educate patients, the general public and special population groups particularly the children regarding oral health
Plan and conduct oral health programs for the children within the community
Implement a periodontal disease program and protocol
Apply decay prevention agents such as fluoride and sealants
Maintain inventory of dental hygiene supplies
Assist other dental staff when necessary