Job Description
Job DescriptionPurpose:
To perform a thorough prophylaxis and identify and treat the periodontal condition of the patient. The hygienist will also increase the patients awareness of any negative conditions and necessary dental work that is evident by using pictures, models, or diagrams and provides thorough oral hygiene instruction and patient education.
Dream Dental Hygienist:
The Dental Hygienist will have passion, skills, and drive for helping patients maintain their beautiful smiles and better health, while creating wow experiences at every visit. This position is primarily responsible for performing clinical hygiene care and delivering education and passion for ongoing at home care Apa Aesthetic Dental Hygienist must have strong clinical skills, dedication to ethical treatment of patients and a desire to create a superior patient experience
Our ideal Dental Hygienist Is:
On time
Organized
Helpful
Sincere
Great with patient education
Helps with sterilization
Thorough
Respectful of the patient and doctors time
Administration:
General clinic administrative work and maintenance
Completing Lab paperwork under the dentist direction -dont need this
Update and maintain clients dental records
Take and process X-rays of patients
Review schedules and anticipate dentist needs in advance
Provide well written accurate treatment plans to Patient Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day: with uniform on
o Pull history, what was done last appointment
o What is being done the day off appointment.
o Ensure that all proper work has been complete prior to appointment if not alert the front desk
Turn on compressors and gas.assistants do this
Make sure all chairs are down and TVs and headphones are working
Prior to patient appointment review patient records to be properly prepared
o Review if new x rays, scans or preliminary impressions are needed
o Review if numbing will be necessary and if so prepare appropriate doctor -hygiene numbs dont need dr
Select and set up needed instruments, equipment and material needed
Welcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by name
Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort
Follow through with oral hygiene procedures such as prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planing, debridement, application of fluoride, arrestin, sealants etc.-we dont do arestin or sealants
Prescribe & deliver treatment plans for patients-we inform the front of the tx plan but not to patient
Evaluate overall oral health and increase patient dental knowledge and enthusiasm about at-home dental care
Take x-rays, take routine xrays and if there is a reported problem prior to drs exam
Document dental history, record and report observations to the dentist prior to entering the room
Take all necessary records for appropriate procedure review company check list to ensure all work is complete
Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well stocked to include while patient is in the chair room should be kept clean
Properly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff to schedule next appointment
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Undertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executed
Skills:
Proven experience as a Dental Hygienist
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable