Dental Hygienist- Outpatient Medical Center (OMC)
Core
Performs dental hygiene services including assessment, diagnosis, preventative cleanings, periodontal therapy, and oral hygiene instruction for patients in community health dental clinics.
Role type
Licensed Dental Hygienist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Preventative dental care and periodontal treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry / Community Health
Required skills
Dental hygiene diagnosis, non-surgical periodontal therapy, oral cancer screening, caries risk assessment, digital radiography, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride application, dental sealant placement, local anesthetic administration, interim therapeutic restoration (ITR) placement, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care
Preferred skills
Nitrous oxide administration, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application
Technologies
Digital radiography systems, intraoral imaging devices
Responsibilities
Perform dental hygiene assessment and diagnosis; complete preventative prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance; administer local anesthetics and therapeutic agents; take radiographs and vital signs; provide oral health education and coaching; complete patient care notes and administrative duties.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC