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
Administration :
General clinic administrative work and maintenanceCompleting Lab paperwork under the dentist direction -don’t need thisUpdate and maintain client’s dental recordsTake and process X-rays of patientsReview schedules and anticipate dentist needs in advanceProvide well written accurate treatment plans to Patient CoordinatorResponsibilities :
Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day : with uniform ono 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 thisMake sure all chairs are down and TV’s and headphones are workingPrior to patient appointment review patient records to be properly preparedo 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 neededWelcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by namePrepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfortFollow 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 sealantsPrescribe & deliver treatment plans for patients-we inform the front of the tx plan but not to patientEvaluate overall oral health and increase patient dental knowledge and enthusiasm about at-home dental careTake x-rays, take routine xrays and if there is a reported problem prior to dr’s examDocument dental history, record and report observations to the dentist prior to entering the roomTake all necessary records for appropriate procedure – review company check list to ensure all work is completeProvide oral hygiene and post operative care instructionsKeep the dental room clean and well stocked to include while patient is in the chair room should be kept cleanProperly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff to schedule next appointmentSterilize instruments according to regulationsUndertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executedSkills :
Proven experience as a Dental HygienistKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsExcellent communication and people skillsAttention to detailWell-organized and reliable