Dental Hygienst

Purpose:  

 To perform a thorough prophylaxis and identify and treat the periodontal condition of the patient. The hygienist will also increase the patient’s 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 doctor’s time          

·         General clinic administrative work and maintenance 

·         Completing Lab paperwork under the dentist direction -don’t need this

·         Update and maintain client’s 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 TV’s 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 don’t 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 don’t 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 dr’s 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