Registered Dental Hygienist - J&J DENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES LLC - Clarksville, TN

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Clarksville, TN

Job Description

Responsibilities:
? Perform the usual and customary chairside procedures of a dental hygienist such as scaling and root planing, fluoride treatments and application of sealants, making patient comfort top priority
? Update patient?s health history at each appointment
? Take and develop any necessary radiographs
? Chart existing restorations, missing teeth and pocket depths if needed
? Assist the Doctor with his or her examination of the patient
? Communicate effectively any treatment needs per the Doctor?s treatment plan, segmenting the needed appointments and documenting this on the treatment plan
? Communicate to the patient what their needs are, what it will take to gain optimum oral health and what will happen if the treatment is not performed
? Make financial arrangements with the patient if the treatment advisor is not available
? Give oral hygiene instructions to patients, communicating as effectively as possible and using any visual aids necessary
? Communicate clearly to patients any pre-op or post-op instructions per doctor?s orders
? Document completely and accurately on progress notes any treatment performed as well as notation of anything else concerning the patient?s visit to the office
? Consistently follow all OSHA guidelines and Universal Precautions regarding infection control and safety
? Maintain a clean and uncluttered appearance in the operatories
? Maintain equipment according to manufacturer?s guidelines
? Assist clinical staff with tasks such as sterilization or hygiene inventory control when needed
? Maintain recall system
? Maintain hygiene total log control
? Participate in morning and afternoon huddles
? Report hygiene production figures and treatment presented figures at weekly and monthly staff meetings
? Participate in any marketing programs when appropriate

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