Interim Dental Hygienist

• Perform chair side prophylaxis, full mouth debridement, sub gingival scaling and root planning by using hand instruments, and ultrasonic devices.

• Observe and chart all oral conditions and periodontal problems by examining the patients’ teeth, mouth, throat, and pharynx.

• Place temporary restorations, desensitizing agents, sealants, remove sutures, and change periodontal dressings.

• Educate patients on proper brushing and flossing techniques, nutritional and dietary counseling for control of dental disease, tobacco counseling, and care of removable appliances and bridges.

• Administer anesthesia and medications such as topical anesthetic, local anesthetic, topical fluoride gel, topical fluoride varnish, and may administer nitrous oxide.

• Review patient dental history, medical history, medications, chart, and radiographs before initiating treatment.

• Practice infection control standards as set forth by company policy and procedures.

• Other responsibilities as may be assigned.
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program