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The Dental Hygienist is a licensed primary oral health care professional whose goal is to assist Westside Family Health patients in achieving and maintaining optimum oral health. The Dental Hygienist cleans teeth and examines mouth, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Job Responsibility:
Examine and thoroughly document oral conditions, including those of the head and neck region, through the use of clerical measurement, radiographs and other assessment methods
Perform thorough removal of hard and soft deposit with ultrasonic/hand instrumentation and polishing of supra gingival crowns
Review and record patient medical histories
Develop individualized oral hygiene programs for home care
Educate patients, the general public and special population groups particularly the children regarding oral health
Maintain inventory of dental hygiene supplies
Assist other dental staff when necessary
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene Program
Current Delaware dental hygiene license - Dental hygienists can apply for license by reciprocity if they hold a current Dental Hygienist license in another jurisdiction and have practiced as a Hygienist at least three of the past five years.
Current with continuing education
Basic life support certification
What we offer:
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life and disability insurance
a 401(k) retirement plan with a match
supplemental insurances
generous PTO package and flexibility to provide work/life balance