Dental Hygienist - Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley

The Dental Hygienist provides quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist and using established dental hygiene procedures. They will assist other staff in a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties and perform broad responsibilities for clinic and community dental health education activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide direct patient care and dental services as trained, licensed, and assigned. Assess dental condition and needs of patient using approved patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting.
• Evaluate overall oral health, examining oral cavity for signs of periodontal disease or possible cancers, including recessed & bleeding gums, and oral lesions.
• Expose, process and mount radiograph films.
• Document dental history or chief complaint; record and report pertinent observations and patient reactions to dentists, as appropriate.
• Document lab procedures and ensure follow up on results.
• Follow through with oral hygiene procedures in accordance with treatment plans prescribed by the attending dentist. Procedures may include: Prophylaxis, periodontal scaling, root planning, debridement, supra and sub gingival scaling and curettage, application of fluoride treatments, and application of protective sealants.
• Assist with or initiate emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment of patients.

Experience:

• Dental Hygienist: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Local Anesthesia Certification (Preferred)
• Radiation Safety Certificate (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• Registered Dental Hygienist (Required)
• Registered Public Health Dental Hygienist Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person