Dental Hygienist
Core
Provides comprehensive oral health care, including assessment, preventive therapy, and treatment of dental diseases for patients with special needs.
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 management, radiograph processing, patient education, infection control, treatment planning, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with radiation oncology patients, bone marrow transplant coordination, teaching dental students
Technologies
Ultrasonic instruments, radiographic equipment, fluoride therapy agents
Responsibilities
Obtain comprehensive medical/dental history and perform oral cancer screening; Administer prophylaxis, root planing, and apply sealants; Coordinate care with dentists and radiation oncology teams; Teach dental hygiene students and orient residents; Maintain equipment and disinfect instruments; Document all treatments and coordinate billing.