Dental Hygienist
Core
Performs technical duties related to dental hygiene for clinical, research, or teaching purposes, including patient care, radiology, periodontal support, and faculty practice.
Role type
Dental Hygienist
Builds
Clinical services, patient care, and educational support for students at a university dental clinic.
Domain
Healthcare / Dental
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
OHDQ designation, plaque and tartar removal, radiograph taking and review, periodontal charting, oral hygiene instruction, sterilization, equipment maintenance, infection control compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Ultrasonic scalers, hand instruments, panoramic imaging, CBCT scan, intraoral radiography
Responsibilities
Taking intraoral, panoramic, and CBCT radiographs; performing periodontal examinations and scaling; providing oral hygiene and nutritional guidance; assisting in periodontal surgeries; maintaining radiographic and clinical equipment; ensuring infection control protocols; seeing patients for recall appointments.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC