Dental Hygienist Needed In DELAWARE, OH Starting October 02, 2023

<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintains instrumentation for dental hygiene treatment by sharpening, sterilizing, and selecting instruments.</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Selects materials and equipment for dental hygiene visit by evaluating patients oral health.</p><p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Completes dental prophylaxis by cleaning deposits and stains from teeth and from beneath gum margins.</p><p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Detects disease by completing intra/extra-oral cancer screening; feeling and visually examining gums; using probes to locate periodontal disease and to assess levels of recession; exposing and developing radiographic studies.</p><p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrests dental decay by applying fluorides and other cavity- preventing agents.</p><p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.</p><p>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions; providing reminders of time of next dental hygiene visit.</p><p>10. Documents dental hygiene services by recording vital signs and medical and dental histories; charting in patient records.</p><p>11. Follows HIPPA and OSHA Guidelines.</p><p>12. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.</p><p>13. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.</p><p>14. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.</p>