Part Time Dental Hygienist; Tulsa, Garnett

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Position Summary

Perform prophylaxis and/or periodontal scaling, examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. Educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, and apply fluoride or sealants. Provide local anesthesia as needed for hygiene procedures or restorative treatment as directed by the Dentist.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath gum margins using dental instruments and/or ultrasonic technology.
• Utilize laser therapy for Gingivitis and periodontal treatment.
• Record and review patient medical histories.
• Examine gums with probes to locate periodontal pockets and signs of gum disease.
• Visually examine gums for sores and disease signs.
• Expose periapical, bitewing, and panoramic x-rays.
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist.
• Maintain dental equipment and sterilize instruments.
• Feel lymph nodes under the chin for swelling or tenderness indicating oral cancer.
• Provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health.
• Apply fluorides or other cavity-preventing agents.
• Maintain patient recall system.
• Administer local anesthetic agents.
• Remove excess cement from teeth.
• Conduct community dental health clinics.
• Remove sutures and dressings.
• Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations.
• Make impressions for whitening trays.
• Assist with local anesthesia if authorized, and support sterilization and setup of operatories.
• Comply with company policies, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Be flexible to relocate or perform administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Skills & Abilities

Education:

High School or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene required. Current CPR certification and dental hygiene license required. Ability to administer nitrous oxide/local anesthesia if authorized.

Computer

Skills:

Knowledge of dental software (Eaglesoft preferred) and Microsoft Office.

Other Requirements:
Valid driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and compliance with vaccination policies.

Position Qualifications include being friendly, ethical, customer-oriented, interpersonal, honest, responsible, relationship-builder, loyal, accurate, reliable, organized, detail-oriented, empathetic, safety-conscious, able to work under pressure, accountable, self-motivated, motivated, and enthusiastic.