Dental Hygienist I — (General Practice Residency) Part-Time
Core
Provides direct patient care and oral hygiene instruction to post-graduate dental residents in a General Practice Residency program.
Role type
Clinical dental hygienist (part-time)
Builds
Patient care services for GPR clinic patients
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Periodontal examination, scaling, root planning, dental prophylaxis, oral hygiene instruction, digital x-rays, vital signs monitoring, medical history review, nutritional counseling, instrument maintenance, appointment scheduling
Preferred skills
2 years of related experience
Technologies
Digital x-ray equipment
Responsibilities
Obtain vital signs and review medical history; Perform periodontal examinations and chart findings; Obtain digital bitewing and periapical x-rays; Provide direct patient care including scaling, root planning, and prophylaxis; Instruct patients on oral hygiene techniques and periodontal disease prevention; Provide nutritional counseling when indicated; Maintain instruments and operatory; Manage recall appointment schedules; Collaborate with GPR residents to deliver quality care.