Registered Dental Hygienist

Base Pay : $48.84-60.58 / hour (+vacation, medical and dental insurance) JOB SUMMARY As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the Dental Hygienist will provide hygiene services to patients and promote overall patient wellbeing. Responsible for prevention and control of periodontal disease; assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity; identify the dental hygiene problem; and plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care. Perform dental measures designed to preserve teeth and prevent the spread of oral disease. Provide necessary care while protecting and respecting patient rights. All of the Duties and Procedures as outlined by the Dental Board of California that are allowable as well as all chairside clinic support requested.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care
• Assess signs of disease and health in the oral cavity
• Identify the dental hygiene problem
• Remove deposits, accretions and stains from the unattached surface of the teeth
• Apply topical agents essential to complete prophylaxis under the general supervision of a licensed dentist
• Polish and contour restorations
• Oral exfoliative cytology
• Apply pit and fissure sealants
• Preliminary examination including periodontal charting; intra- and extra-oral examination of soft tissues; charting lesions, existing restorations, and missing teeth; classify occlusion; and myofunctional evaluation
• Promote overall well being
• Prevent and control periodontal disease through :

Providing bacterial plaque control instructions.

Periodontal soft tissue curettage

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.