Dental Hygienist

Posting number: T7001

Department: District 3-3 County Position

Job classification: PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE WORKR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health

Summary

Under direct supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease.  May educate clients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Examples of duties

• Provides preliminary screening and notes potential problems to aid the supervisor dentist in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provides comprehensive, professional dental hygiene treatment/service as directed by dentist supervisor. Treatment includes x-rays, prophylaxis, scaling when indicated, Deep Scaling with Anesthesia, fluoride treatments and dental sealants.
• Accommodates scheduling of patients in order to fully utilize the clinical session as directed by dentist supervisor.
• Provides oral hygiene instructions to patients and parent/guardians as appropriate, and documents such in patient record.
• Follows clinical guidelines of record documentation and HIPPA regulations.
• Practices infection control according to clinical protocol and OSHA regulations.
• Breaks down and set up operatory between patients
• Under broad supervision, cleans teeth, examines head, neck and oral areas for signs of oral disease. 
• May serve as a lead worker.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia dental hygienist license AND Two years of related experience