Dental Hygienist Job Description
The Dental Hygienist is responsible for conducting oral assessments, cleaning teeth, and providing dental hygiene treatments. You will also educate patients on proper oral care techniques and provide personalized recommendations for oral health improvement. Additionally, you will assist the dentist during procedures and maintain accurate patient records.
Responsibilities
- Conduct oral assessments to evaluate patients' oral health conditions
- Clean and polish teeth to remove plaque and stains
- Apply fluoride treatments and sealants to prevent tooth decay
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Administer local anesthesia and perform dental numbing procedures
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques
- Provide personalized recommendations for oral health improvement
- Assist the dentist during procedures
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records
Qualifications
- Certification in Dental Hygiene from an accredited program
- Valid state dental hygiene license
- Proficient in using dental tools and equipment
- Knowledge of dental hygiene procedures and best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Skills
- Dental hygiene techniques
- Oral assessment
- Teeth cleaning and polishing
- Fluoride treatment and sealants
- Dental x-rays
- Local anesthesia administration
- Patient education
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork