Dental Hygienist

Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING THOSE DUTIES THAT ASSIST THE DENTAL DIRECTOR OR THE DENTISTS IN THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS.

Requirements

• Effectively communicates with staff, patients and external contacts
• Able to evaluate patient’s response to care through observation
• Professionally handles patient complaints
• Acts a team member with dental staff and medical staff within the Health Center.
• Demonstrates an ability to resolve interpersonal and professional conflicts appropriately
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings and committees
• Keeps all matters related to the organization confidential in compliance with confidentiality policy
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision
• Proficiency with computers, including MSWord, Outlook and Excel.
• Current State of Ohio Dental Hygiene License
• Two or four-year college degree from a college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral prophylaxis instruction for proper home care techniques for oral hygiene.
• Perform topical fluoride treatment.
• Screen and evaluate patients regarding caries detection, periodontal pathology and medical history.
• Exposing, processing, and mounting of radiographs.
• Supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage.
• Root planning.
• Perform procedures involving team periodontal surgical techniques.
• Provide gross debridement in treatment of acute periodontal conditions.
• Responsible for the initiation and maintenance of the dental prevention and dental education program.
• Assist in training of dental assistants and other staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Covered life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with company match
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree