Dental Hygienist
Core
Provides comprehensive oral health care, including disease treatment, preventive therapy, and patient education in a clinical setting.
Role type
Clinical dental hygienist
Builds
Preventive oral health programs and patient treatment plans
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Oral health assessment, periodontal disease treatment, radiograph processing, fluoride therapy, patient education, infection control, treatment planning
Preferred skills
Experience with mentally or physically compromised patients, research coordination
Technologies
Ultrasonic instruments, radiographic equipment, dental charting software
Responsibilities
Obtain comprehensive medical/dental history and perform oral examinations; Administer prophylaxis, root planing, and apply therapeutic agents; Develop individualized treatment plans and behavior modification programs; Document assessments and coordinate care with dentists and residents; Educate patients and staff on oral hygiene; Maintain equipment and ensure operatory disinfection; Coordinate research studies and special care patient programs.