We are looking for a hygienist to join our team on Mondays from 12pm to 8pm.
Please only apply if you are available for the time specified.
Responsibilities:
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Using dental instruments to clean accretions, calcareous deposits, and stains from teeth and beneath the margins of gums.
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Looking for indications of oral cancer by feeling lymph nodes under patient chins for signs of tenderness or swelling.
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Noting and reviewing patient medical history.
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Using probes to examine and locate periodontal recessed gums and other signs of gum disease.
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Recording dental decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentists.
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Maintaining dental equipment and x-ray machines.
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Feeling and visually examining gums for signs of disease, sores, and other dental health issues.
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Exposing and developing x-ray film.
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Sharpening and sterilizing dental instruments.
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Promoting preventative dental care to improve patient oral health care.
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Applying fluorides and other dental decay prevention agents.
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Working with dentists and dental assistants.
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Maintaining a dental hygiene program for patients.
Requirements:
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Able to use an x-ray machine.
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Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Comfortable using computers for a variety of tasks.
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Knowledgeable about oral hygiene and dental health.
Additional Information:
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The pay rate will be based on experience.
