OHT/ Hygienist - Expression of Interest - South Australia
Core
Assist patients in developing and maintaining good oral health by providing routine dental treatment, examinations, diagnosis, and active maintenance for people of all ages.
Role type
Oral Health Therapist / Hygienist
Builds
Routine dental treatment and patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, radiography, fluoride therapy, infection control protocols, treatment plan interpretation, clinical record keeping
Responsibilities
Assist patients in developing and maintain good oral health; Accurately interpret treatment plans aims and objectives and maintain accurate detailed clinical records; Gather data relevant to dentist's direction and concurrently assesses patients' presenting condition; Adhere to infection protocols and practices; Provide routine dental treatment for people of all ages including dental examinations and diagnosis; Treat people of all ages for oral health conditions, taking radiographs, fluoride therapy etc; Actively promote comprehensive dentistry and active maintenance